Indian Panorama (UPSC) Part-III

Total Questions: 50

41. Among the following Presidents of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement for some period? [2009]

(a) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
(b) Varahagiri Venkatagiri
(c) Giani Zail Singh
(d) Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma

Correct Answer: (c) Giani Zail Singh

Solution:Giani Zail Singh was the 7th president of India. He also became 9th Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement.

42. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [2009]

Famous Person	Well-known for
A. Mandakini Amte	1. Theatre direction
B. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhary	2. Social service and community leadership
C. Romila Thapar	3. Dance
D. Vanashree Rao	4. History writing

Option	A	B	C	D
(a)	2	1	4	3
(b)	2	4	1	3
(c)	3	1	4	2
(d)	3	4	1	2

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:

Person	Field
(A) Mandakini Amte	Social service and community leadership
(B) Neelam Mansingh Chowdhary	Theatre direction
(C) Romila Thapar	History writing
(D) Vanashree Rao	Dance

43. With reference to Stree Shakti Puraskar, for which one of the following is "Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award" given [2009]

(a) Administrative skills
(b) Achievements in Scientific Research
(c) Achievements in Sports and Games
(d) Courage and valour

Correct Answer: (a) Administrative skills

Solution:Nari Shakti Puraskar (formerly Stree Shakti Puraskar), is India's highest civilian award for recognising the achievements and contributions of women. Puraskar is given in six institutional categories and two categories for individual women.

(1) Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award,

(2) Kannagi Devi Award,

(3) Mata Jijabai Award,

(4) Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang Award,

(5) Rani Lakshmi Bai Award,

(6) Rani Rudramma Devi Awards

Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award for best private sector organization or public sector undertaking in promoting the well-being and welfare of women.

44. In which State is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located? [2009]

(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Sikkim
(d) Uttrakhand

Correct Answer: (b) Himachal Pradesh

Solution:Tabo Monastery is located in the Tago village of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh.

45. Consider the following pairs: [2009]

Tradition	State
1. Gatka, a traditional martial art	Kerala
2. Madhubani, a traditional painting	Bihar
3. Singhey Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival	Jammu & Kashmir

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only

Solution:Gatka is an Indian martial arts focused primarily on weapons, especially swords and stick fighting. Gatka martial artists consider this ancient martial arts style as the "mother of all martial arts". This martial arts was developed in Punjab, India. It is often associated with Punjabi or Sikh forms of combat. Singhey Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festivalis a tourist's promotional festival in Leh, Ladakh.

46. Among the following, who are the Agaria community? [2009]

(a) A traditional toddy tappers community of Andhra Pradesh
(b) A traditional fishing community of Maharashtra
(c) A traditional silk- weaving community of Karnataka
(d) A traditional salt pan workers community of Gujarat

Correct Answer: (d) A traditional salt pan workers community of Gujarat

Solution:The Agaria are Muslim community found in Gujarat. They are salt pan workers. The Agariya community has been living here for centuries, knowing just one means of living, salt producing. Throughout their lives, members of the Agariya community work tirelessly in the fields of the Rann of Kutch.

47. Consider the following: [2012-I]

1. Hotels and restaurants

2. Motor transport undertakings

3. Newspaper establishments

4. Private medical institutions

The employees of which of the above can have the 'Social Security' coverage under Employees' State Insurance Scheme?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution:The Employees' State Insurance Scheme is an integrated measure of Social Insurance embodied in the Employees' State Insurance Act and it is designed to accomplish the task of protecting 'employees' as defined in the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 against the impact of incidences of sickness, maternity, disablement and death due to employment injury and to provide medical care to insured persons and their families. The ESI Scheme applies to factories and other establishment's viz. Road Transport, Hotels, Restaurants, Cinemas, Newspaper, Shops, and Educational/Medical Institutions wherein 10 or more persons are employed.

48. How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances? [2012-II]

1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.

2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only

Solution:Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Kuchipudi but Bharatanatyam dance does not have such a form of movements.

49. Consider the following: [2012-I]

1. Black-necked crane

2. Cheetah

3. Flying squirrel

4. Snow leopard

Which of the above are naturally found in India?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

Solution:Cheetah is not naturally found in India. In 2022, as a part of Project Cheetah, cheetahs flown in from Namibia and South Africa were introduced to Kuno National Park in India

50. Consider the following pairs: [2013-I]

Tribe	State
1. Limboo (Limbu)	Sikkim
2. Karbi	Himachal Pradesh
3. Dongaria Kondh	Odisha
4. Bonda	Tamil Nadu