Kuchipudi is one of the eight major Indian classical dances. It originated in and derives its name from the village of Kuchipudi in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
57. The point within Earth where earthquakes originate, is called as:
(A) Epicenter
(B) Crust
(C) Delta
(D) Lagoon
Answer:
(A) Epicenter
Explanation:
(Note: Technically, the exact point of origin within the Earth is the ‘Focus’ or ‘Hypocenter’, while the ‘Epicenter’ is the point directly above it on the surface. However, among the provided options, Epicenter is the only term related to earthquake origination points).
58. International Women’s Day is celebrated on:
(A) 8th March
(B) 18th March
(C) 28th March
(D) 16th March
Answer:
(A) 8th March
Explanation:
International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
59. Which of the following rivers does not originate in Indian Territory?
(A) Brahmaputra
(B) Mahanadi
(C) Jhelum
(D) Ganga
Answer:
(A) Brahmaputra
Explanation:
The Brahmaputra River originates outside of India in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near Mansarovar Lake in Tibet, where it is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo.
60. United Nations Headquarter is situated in which city?
(A) London
(B) Paris
(C) Geneva
(D) New York
Answer:
(D) New York
Explanation:
The official headquarters of the United Nations is an international complex situated along the East River in Manhattan, New York City, completed in 1952.
