Questions
1.Match the following:
Places State
1.Vypin Island A.Andhra Pradesh
2.Velankanni Beach B.Tamil Nadu
3.Central Leather C.Kerala
Research Institute
4.National Geophysical D.Kerala
Research Institute
E.TamilNadhu
Code:
1234
(a)CEAB
(b)BADC
(c)CBEA
(d)ABDC
2.Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1.The National Flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1948.
2.National Anthem was first sung on 27 December 1911 at the Calcutta session of Indian National Congress.
3.National songs was composed in Bengali by BankimchandraChatterji and was source of inspiration to the people in their struggle for freedom.
4.The national calendar based on the Saka Era was adopted from 22 March 1957 and the Gregorian Calender was adopted from January 26, 1958.
Code:
(a)1 and 2(b)Only 2
(c)2 and 4(d)1, 2 and 3
3.Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1.Bharatnatyam is one of the oldest of the Classical dance forms and its origin can be traced to Bharatha'sNatyaShastra.
2.The stories or attakattas which are depicted via Kathakali are selected from epics and mythologies.
3.Jatra belongs to Bengal,Khayal belongs to Uttar Pradesh while Bhavai is from Gujarat.
4.Mohiniyattam dance from belongs to the Devadasi dance heritage.
Code:
(a)1, 2 and 3(b)1, 3 and 4
(c)1, 2 and 4(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
4.Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
1.SarvaShikshaAbhiyan aims at achievement of Universalisation of Elementary Education in a time bound manner, as mandated by 88th Amendment to the constitution of India making free and compulsory Education to the children of 6-14 years age group, a Fundamental Right.
2.Mid-day-Meal Scheme provides a meal of 450 calories and 12 gram of protein at the primary stage.
3.PradhanMantri Gram SadakYojana was launched on December 25, 2000 to provide all weather Connectivity to all eligible unconnected habitations in the rural areas.
4.ICDS launched on 2 Oct., 1995 is one of the world's largest programmes for early childhood development.
Code:
(a)1, 2 and 3(b)2, 3 and 4
(c)2 and 3(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
5.Match the following:
ProgrammeCentre-state Share
1.Mid-day-mealA.100
2.Integrated Child DevelopmentB.50:50
Scheme
3.RashtriyaKrishiVikasYoajanC.90:10
(RKVY)
4.Rajiv Gandhi GraminD.75:25
VidyutikaranYoajana (RGGVY)
Code:
1234
(a)DBAC
(b)BACD
(c)DCBA
(d)BDCA
Topics to be covered from Hindu Paper dated on Thursday January 4th 2013
Topic
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Page No.
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Conquering the fear of the setting sun
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12
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The rediscovery of protest
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13
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Topics to be covered from Hindu Paper dated on Thursday January 5th 2013
Topic
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Page No.
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Making compuses safer
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10
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Non state actors who bring nations closer
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10
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From Oxford to Hyderabad
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11
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To the woman warrior I did not know
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11
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