Kalbeliya is a famous, energetic folk dance form from the state of Rajasthan, characterized by black flowing skirts and movements that mimic the sway of a serpent.
92. The first Indian woman to complete the space mission was _______.
(A) Bachendri Pal
(B) Kalpana Chawla
(C) Sania Mirza
(D) Sunita Williams
Answer:
(D) Sunita Williams
Explanation:
While Kalpana Chawla was the first woman of Indian origin in space, she tragically died upon reentry. Sunita Williams (of Indian descent) successfully completed her extended space missions aboard the ISS.
93. The outer wall of Golconda Fort has _______.
(A) 47 bastions
(B) 47 gates
(C) 87 bastions
(D) 87 gates
Answer:
(C) 87 bastions
Explanation:
The immense granite outer wall of the historical Golconda Fort in Hyderabad features exactly 87 semi-circular bastions used historically to mount cannons and guard against attackers.
94. _______ is made from _______.
(A) Fish, lake water
(B) Panni puri, sea water
(C) Salt, sea water
(D) Tea, sea water
Answer:
(C) Salt, sea water
Explanation:
Common salt is traditionally and commercially harvested by channeling sea water into shallow coastal pans and allowing the sun to evaporate the liquid, leaving solid salt crystals behind.
95. Golconda Fort is situated in……..
(A) Ahmedabad
(B) Delhi
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Mumbai
Answer:
(C) Hyderabad
Explanation:
The Golconda Fort is a fortified citadel and early capital city of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, located in the western outskirts of modern-day Hyderabad, Telangana.