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This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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What does ‘Rangaawali’ mean? |
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Answer» The word ‘Rangaawali’ comprises of two words, ‘rang’ meaning colour and ‘aawali’ meaning a row or vine. |
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What different names is ‘Rangoli’ known by in different regions? |
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Answer» ‘Rangoli’ is known by different names in different parts of the country. It is known as ‘Chowkpurana’ in Uttar Pradesh, ‘Madana’ in Rajasthan, ‘Muggu’ in Andhra Pradesh, and as ‘Rangoli’ in Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra. In Bengal it is known as ‘Alpanaa’ whereas in Bihar and Uttaranchal it is named ‘Aipanaa’. ‘Kolam’ is the name given to the art of Rangoli in southern parts of the country, mainly in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. |
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Where is Rangoli usually drawn? |
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Answer» Rangoli is usually drawn in the courtyard or in front of the doorstep. |
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What are the common Rangoli designs or motifs? |
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Answer» Common Rangoli designs or motifs are based on nature, such as mango, creepers, lotus and other flowers, swans, peacocks, fish and other animals and so on. They also include geometrical patterns and shapes. |
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Why is a special background for Rangoli with Geru or wet red ochre made? |
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Answer» A special background for Rangoli with Geru or wet red ochre is made so that the white design stands out well. |
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What is the most interesting feature of Rangoli? |
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Answer» The most interesting feature of Rangoli is that it is drawn afresh everyday |
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Pick out a word from the extract which means: based on traditional practices. |
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Answer» Correct answer is Customary |
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Kolam is the name given to the art of Rangoli in southern parts of the country. (Separate the subject and predicate.) |
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Answer» Subject : Kolam Predicate : is the name given to the art of Rangoli in the Southern parts of the country. |
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What are Kolam designs made of ? |
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Answer» Kolam designs are made of rice powder. |
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Write any one thing we have witnessed in the art of Rangoli in the modern times? |
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Answer» Today, i.e. in the modern times, both men and women, learn and practice the art of Rangoli, adding their innovative ideas to the traditional designs and motifs. |
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On which occasions are Rangoli designs made? |
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Answer» On the occasion of feasts and festivals, Rangoli designs are made. |
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What is used to make Rangoli designs? |
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Answer» Rangoli designs are made using coarse-grained powders such as sand, marble dust, saw dust or rice grain powder. |
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Do as directed :(i) Previously, it was used mainly by women. (Pick out the adverbs)(ii) Some people use leaves and flowers to make Rangolis which are beautiful as well as fragrant. (Complete the sentence using (not only…but also) |
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Answer» (i) Previously, mainly (ii) Some people use leaves and flowers to make Rangolis which are not only beautiful but also fragrant. |
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Give the noun forms of: 1. pleasing 2. decorate 3. traditional 4. include |
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Answer» 1. pleasure 2. decoration 3. tradition 4. inclusion |
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Do as directed :(i) Rangoli is one of the most beautiful and most pleasing art forms of India. (Pick out any tuo nouns)(ii) Just as you cleanse and adorn yourself every day, you clean your house and decorate it with a Rangoli everyday. (Pick out the verbs)(iii) Rangoli designs also include geometrical patterns and shapes Form a wh-question to get the underlined part as the answer.(iv) The skill to do so comes with a lot of practice. (Pick out the articles) |
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Answer» (i) Rangoli, India (ii) cleanse, adorn, clean, decorate (iii) What does Rangoli designs also include? (iv) the, a |
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Think of five occasions where in we make Rangolis and complete the list : |
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Answer» 1. Diwali 2. Ganpati Festival 3. Special functions in school 4. Inauguration of a place 5. Public celebrations 6. To welcome guests. |
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Complete the analogy 1. Chowkpurana : Uttar Pradesh : ……..: Rajasthan 2. ………..: Andhra Pradesh :: Alpana : Bengal |
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Answer» 1. Madana 2. Muggu |
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Give one word for: 1. Creations which are beautiful and expressive 2. A form of arrangement or decorative pattern 3. A space enclosed by walls or building 4. Repeated decorative image or design for forming a pattern 5. Warm reception of people |
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Answer» 1. art 2. designs 3. courtyard 4. motifs 5. hospitality |
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What is the art form of Rangolian expression of? |
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Answer» The art form of Rangoli is an expression of warm hospitality |
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Give the adjective forms of: 1. ornament 2. sand 3. beauty 4. decorate |
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Answer» 1. ornamental 2. sandy 3. beautiful 4. decorative |
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What is customary, with reference to Rangoli, in the northern parts of India? |
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Answer» In the northern parts of India, it is customary to make Rangoli designs with traditional wet colours |
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Match the meaning:Column ‘A’Column ‘B’1. occasiona. based on traditional practices.2. feastb. day or period of celebration for religious purposes.3. festivalc. A special event4. customaryd. A large meal to celebrate an occasion |
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Why should we keep the art of Rangoli alive? Give your views. |
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Answer» Rangoli, a very creative and beautiful art, is an ancient art, a part of India’s rich cultural heritage. It is our duty to preserve and protect such art forms as it is of great value to us. We should keep it alive and pass it on to the future generations. |
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Guess the meaning of the following word. 1. pleasing 2. finely 3. magnificent 4. coarse-grained 5. beautify 6. fragrant |
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Answer» 1. pleasing – appealing and attractive 2. finely – in a very skilled manner 3. magnificent – beautiful and impressive 4. coarse – grained – rough 5. beautify – improve the appearance 6. fragrant – having a sweet, pleasant smell |
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