Q1) Consider the following statements regarding Chhath Puja:1.Chhath Puja is a Hindu Vedic festival celebrated prominently in the North Indian states.2.Chhath Puja is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God.3.The festival is observed twice a year, once during Chaitra and again during Kartika Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q2) The contributions of which historical figures were a key theme in Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2025?
Q3) Maithili Makhana, a GI-tagged product, is produced in which Indian state?
Q4) Consider the following statements regarding Maha Shivaratri:1.It is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Phalguna.2.This day is celebrated as the wedding day of lord Shiva and Parvati. 3.Shivratri is supposed to be the night of convergence of Shiva and Shakti, which in essence means the masculine and feminine energies that balance the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5) Consider the following statements regarding the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple:1.Marthanda Varma introduced the Bhadra Deepam and Murajapam festivals in the temple.2.It is believed that the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located at a place considered to be one among the seven Parasurama Kshetras.3.Considered one of the Divya Desams, or 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, Lord Vishnu is depicted reclining on Anantha, the hooded serpent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q6) Which of the following was the first Indian product to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
Q7) Which of the following is not one of the traditional locations where Kumbh Mela is celebrated?
Q8) The places, ?Srikalahasti? and ?Pedana? are associated with which one of the following art forms?
Q9) Consider the following statements with reference to the Tamil festival Pongal:1. Pongal marks the beginning of the Tamil month called Thai.2. The first and main day of Pongal, known as Surya Pongal, is dedicated to honoring the Sun God.3. The third day of Pongal, called Maatu Pongal, is devoted to honoring and worshiping cattle (Maatu). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?