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Name the sea demoness known for trapping birds by illusion, who tried to obstruct Hanuman on his way to Lanka?

Answer

Simhika

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Who is considered as the father of Jainism

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Mahavira

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Whose teachings did the pilgrims follow?

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The pilgrims follow John Calvin's teachings.

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Fire temple is the place of worship of which religion?

A) Shintoism B) Zoroastrianism
C) Taoism D) Judaism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Zoroastrianism

Explanation:

Fire temple is the place of worship of Zoroastrianism (Parsi Religion).

 
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Which of the following pair is matched correctly?

A) Bharatanatyam - Andhra Pradesh B) Kuchipudi - Madhya Pradesh
C) Kathakali - Kerala D) Kathak - Tamil Nadu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kathakali - Kerala

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Kala Ghoda festival, India’s largest multi-cultural street festival begins in which place?

A) Mumbai B) Kolkata
C) Thiruvananthapuram D) Panaji
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mumbai

Explanation:

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is annual festival, nine days long, commencing always on the first Saturday of February and closing always on the second Sunday in February, in the Kala Ghoda area of South Mumbai, India.

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which statement is true of the classical orchestra?

A) uses violin B) uses flute
C) uses clarinet D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The classical orchestra uses violin, flute, clarinet, cello, piccolo, Bass,...

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Kalachakra ceremony is associated with which religion?

A) Buddhism B) Islam
C) Hinduism D) Jainism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Buddhism

Explanation:

Kalachakra ceremony is associated with Buddhism. It is a way of planting a seed, and the seed will have karmic effect. One doesn't need to be present at the Kalachakra ceremony in order to receive its benefits.

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