Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary.

Key Points

• Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Sikkim.
  • The Maenam wildlife sanctuary in Sikkim would be home to the first of its kind wildlife skywalk of India soon.
  • It was established in 1987.
• Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Dholpur district of Rajasthan.
• Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northern India.
  • The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, which is about 130 km from Jaipur.
• Keoladeo National Park, popularly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
• Important Points
• In 1972, a comprehensive Wildlife Act was enacted, which provides the main legal framework for the conservation and protection of wildlife in India.
• The two main objectives of the Act are
  • To provide protection to the endangered species listed in the schedule of the Act.
  • To provide legal support to the conservation areas of the country classified as National parks, sanctuaries, and closed areas.
• This Act has been comprehensively amended in 1991, making punishments more stringent, and has also made provisions for the protection of specified plant species and conservation of endangered species of wild animals. 
• There are 103 National parks and 535 wildlife sanctuaries in the country. 

The correct answer is Bikaner.

Key Points

• The Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
  • It was a hunting ground for the Maharajah of Bikaner.
  • There is a lake in this sanctuary.
  • This is one of the proposed forests for the reintroduction of cheetahs in India.

Additional Information 

• Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park): Bharatpur, Rajasthan
• Desert National Park: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
• Ranthambore National Park: Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
• Sariska National Park: Alwar, Rajasthan
• Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary: Karauli, Rajasthan
• Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Jaipur, Rajasthan

The correct answer is Ghoomar.

Key Points

• Ghoomar dance
  • ​Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan and is performed by women.
  • It is the official dance of Rajasthan State.
  • It is a traditional folk dance of the Bhil tribe.
  • It is performed to worship Goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities.
  • Ghoomar became popular in the Indian state of Rajasthan during the reigns of Rajput kings.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 1 - A, 2 - C, 3 - B.

Key Points

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Additional Information

• Gavari Folk Dance:
  • It is the style of the drama of Bhils of the Mewar region.
  • It is played as part of a festival that continues for 40 days during the months of July-August.
  • Hero of Gavari dance is an old man who is supposed to be the incarnation of Shiva.
  • Major themes of Gavari are -
    • Devi Ambad, Badshah Ki Sawari, Banjara, Khadaliya Bhoot and fight lion & pig.
• Terah Taali Folk Dance:
  • Location: Ramdevra (Jaisalmer), Dindwana, Dungarpur.
  • It is performed by a woman from the Kamad tribe while sitting on the floor before Baba Ramdeo's image.
  • Often a sword is also used by the professional Terah Taali dancer and also a pot on her to make the dance more attractive.
  • Male artists sing local Rajasthani folk songs as background music and play different instruments like pakhawaj, dholak Jhanjhar, sarangi, harmonium, etc.
• Walar Folk Dance:
  • Location: Pindwara (Sirohi), Abu Road.
  • Performed By the Women from Garasia community on the occasion of gangaur & Teej festivals.
  • The dance is performed by men and women by making two half-circles.
  • It does not use musical instruments.

The correct answer is Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

Key Points

• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the "Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report" on 21 January 2021.
• This report provides a broad perspective of telecom services in India.
• It presents the key parameters and growth trends of the telecom services as well as Cable TV, DTH & Radio Broadcasting services in India for the period covering 1 Jul to 30 Sept'20.