State Specific General Knowledge

Consider the following statements regarding regional folk theater traditions and cultural heritage of Indian states:

1. Yakshagana is a traditional folk theater performance of Karnataka that integrates dance, dialogue, and live musical narrative conducted by a lead singer known as the Bhagavatha.
2. Maach is a traditional folk theater art form originating from the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, historically performed on open-air elevated wooden stages.
3. Ankia Naat is a traditional one-act plays heritage of Odisha created by the 12th-century poet Jayadeva to promote Vaishnavism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the historic Kittur Uprising (1824) against British colonial expansion in South Indian regional history, consider the following statements:

1. The uprising was sparked by the British refusal to recognize the adopted heir to the throne of Kittur state following the ruler's death.
2. Sangolli Rayanna served as a key military commander who conducted guerrilla warfare against colonial forces during the resistance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The enactment of the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) in a State Legislature follows a strict constitutional procedure under Articles 202 to 207 of the Constitution of India. What is the correct sequential order of these administrative and legislative stages from first to last?

Match the state government welfare schemes in List-I with their respective implementing states in List-II.

Kalinga temple architecture represents a distinct regional sub-style of Nagara architecture, which evolved through well-defined structural and stylistic phases over several centuries. Arrange the following iconic state heritage temples of Odisha in chronological order of their construction, starting from the earliest to the latest:

Arrange the following major peasant and social reform movements in regional state history in correct chronological order from earliest to latest:

Assam is the pioneer state in India's petroleum sector, with significant crude oil and natural gas reserves located across the Brahmaputra Valley. Based on their geographical locations in Upper Assam, which of the following represents the correct sequence of these major oil fields arranged from East to West?

In the governance system of an Indian state, who presides over the meetings of the State Cabinet?

Which traditional folk painting style, executed on cloth scrolls to present serialized narrative depictions of Indian epics and regional folklore, represents a distinct cultural heritage of Telangana?

The Government of Chhattisgarh launched the flagship 'Mahtari Vandan Yojana' to provide direct financial assistance of $1,000$ rupees per month ($12,000$ rupees annually) to eligible married women in the state. What is the primary objective of this welfare scheme?

Consider the following statements regarding the physical relief, drainage divides, and landform regions of Rajasthan:

I. The Aravalli Range functions as a principal watershed, separating the westward drainage of the Luni river system from the eastward drainage of the Banas river system.
II. The western Marusthali region is predominantly covered by deep fertile alluvial soils deposited and continuously replenished by the Ghaggar river network.
III. The southeastern Hadoti Plateau forms an extension of the Malwa Plateau, characterized by volcanic basaltic rock formations and black soil deposits.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the powers and constitutional position of the Governor of a State in India:

1. Unlike the President of India, the Constitution of India explicitly provides for situations where the Governor may act in their personal discretion.
2. If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor's constitutional discretion, the decision of the Governor is final and its validity cannot be questioned in court.
3. The pardoning power of the Governor under Article 161 extends to sentences awarded by a Court Martial, provided the offense relates to a matter within the executive power of the State.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

During the prominent socio-religious reform movements in the princely state of Travancore (modern Kerala), the historic Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–1925) was organized primarily to achieve which of the following objectives?

Consider the following statements regarding the traditional performing arts and cultural heritage of Assam:

1. Majuli Mukha Silpa is a heritage mask-making craft traditionally practiced in Sattras to create characters for Bhaona theatrical performances.
2. Ojapali is a traditional narrative performing art of Assam divided into Suknanni Ojapali (associated with the worship of Goddess Manasa) and Vyah-gowa Ojapali (focused on Epics and Puranas).
3. Perini Sivatandavam is a classical temple dance form that originated in Assam under the royal patronage of the Ahom dynasty.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the Constitutional provisions and administrative rules governing a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) in India are correct?

Match the traditional folk art forms (List-I) with their corresponding Indian state of origin (List-II):

In state demographic assessments and tribal welfare planning, specific socio-economic criteria are used to identify Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Which of the following best describes an official socio-demographic criterion used to categorize a tribal community as a PVTG?

The Government of Assam launched the flagship 'Orunodoi Scheme' to enhance financial empowerment and social security for vulnerable households. Which of the following features represent valid provisions of this scheme?

Match the State Authorities and Commissions in List-I with their corresponding Constitutional/Statutory Features and Functional Mandates in List-II:

Consider the following statements regarding the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park ecosystem:

1. It is situated in the deltaic region formed by the confluence of the Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamra rivers.
2. It harbors the largest population of saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in India.
3. It was declared a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2002.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?