State Specific General Knowledge

Traditional performing arts across Indian states embody indigenous cultural heritage and ritual storytelling. Match each traditional puppetry art form in List-I with its corresponding regional background and performance tradition in List-II.

In the context of sub-national social development initiatives in India, associate each State Government Welfare Scheme listed in Column I with its designated Policy Objective and Target Scope in Column II:

Consider the following statements regarding the traditional cultural and textile craft heritage of 'Chamba Rumal':

1. It is characterized by a specialized double-sided satin stitch known as 'Dorukha', making the embroidery appear identical on both sides of the fabric without visible knots.
2. Its thematic designs and compositions were deeply inspired by the narrative aesthetics of Pahari miniature paintings, frequently depicting scenes from the Bhagavata Purana and Raslila.
3. The craft historically flourished under the royal patronage of the rulers of the Chamba region and was traditionally created using untwisted silk floss on handspun unbleached cotton.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Under the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme implemented by the Government of Odisha, which of the following provisions is specifically earmarked to support landless agricultural households?

With reference to the 'Rythu Bima' (Farmers Group Life Insurance Scheme) implemented by the Government of Telangana, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme provides a financial relief of ₹5 lakh to the designated nominee in the event of the death of an enrolled farmer, covering both natural and accidental causes.
2. The entire insurance premium is funded by the State Government, requiring no financial contribution or premium payment from the enrolled farmers.
3. The scheme covers all agricultural landholders as well as tenant cultivators aged between 18 and 70 years.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the traditional folk theatre and performing art heritage of Bhavai:

1. It originated in the fourteenth century through the compositions of the poet and dramatist Asaita Thakar.
2. The open-air performance arena or village ground where the play is enacted is known as the Chachhar.
3. The 'Bhungal', a long copper wind instrument, is played to signal character entrances and regulate dramatic pacing.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Match each State Government Welfare Scheme listed in List-I with its primary policy objective described in List-II:

Arrange the following celebrated cultural festivals and fairs of Rajasthan in the correct sequential order of their celebration across the annual calendar, beginning from the start of the traditional Hindu new year in spring (Chaitra) through to late winter:

In the context of the 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana' implemented by the State Government of Bihar to support female welfare and education from infancy through higher education, which of the following statements accurately describes the scheme's eligibility criteria and incentive structure?

The distinctive geometric embroidery craft known locally as 'Pukhoor', crafted with dark red and black woollen threads on coarse unbleached cotton fabric to produce ceremonial shawls termed 'Poothkuly', is the indigenous cultural heritage of which community and region?

Which of the following statements regarding the structural provisions and achievements of the 'Kanyashree Prakalpa' welfare initiative implemented by the Government of West Bengal are correct? Select all that apply.

Match each traditional regional folk theatre and performing art form listed in List-I with its corresponding state cultural heritage and performance characteristics in List-II.

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Yuva Nidhi' welfare scheme implemented by the Government of Karnataka for educated unemployed youth:

1. It provides a monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 to unemployed degree graduates and ₹1,500 to unemployed diploma holders.
2. The financial aid is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for a maximum duration of two years or until the beneficiary secures employment, whichever occurs earlier.
3. Beneficiaries who subsequently enroll in higher education courses continue to draw the monthly financial allowance throughout their study period.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Celebrated biennially in the forested belt of the Mulugu district by the Koya tribal community, the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara (Medaram Jatara) commemorates a legendary tribal uprising against oppressive taxation during a severe drought under which regional ruling dynasty?