Daily Current Affair Quiz: 22nd May 2020

1. Which of the following statements are true?

1. Chaukhandi Stupa is a lofty mound of brick, whose square edifice is surrounded by an octagonal tower.

2. Chaukhandi Stupa was built to mark the place where Lord Buddha met his first disciples as he travelled from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c

Justification:

• An ancient Buddhist site in Uttar Pradesh’s Sarnath, known as Chaukhandi Stupa, has been declared to be a “protected area of national Structure: It is a lofty mound of brick, whose square edifice is surrounded by an octagonal tower.

• Chaukhandi Stupa was built to mark the place where Lord Buddha met his first disciples as he travelled from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath.

2. Which of the following country will cooperate with India in the setting up of a national maritime heritage museum at Lothal in Gujarat?

(a) Iran

(b) Portugal

(c) Japan

(d) Israel

Ans: b

Justification:

• India and Portugal will cooperate in the setting up of a national maritime heritage museum at Lothal in Gujarat. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Shipping through its Sagarmala programme, with the involvement of the ASI, the State govt and other stakeholders.

3. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?

1. Geet Ramayana is a collection of 56 Marathi language songs chronologically describing events from the Indian Hindu epic, the Ramayana.

2. It is written by G. D. Madgulkar.

(a) 1 only

(b)  2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c

Justification:

• Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that Publications Division will bring out Hindi adaptation of Geet Ramayana by Shri Datta Prasad Jog. Geet Ramayana is a collection of 56 Marathi language songs chronologically describing events from the Indian Hindu epic, the Ramayana.

• It was broadcast by All India Radio, Pune in 1955 1956. Written by G. D. Madgulkar and the songs composed by Sudhir Phadke, it is considered a “milestone of Marathi light music” and the “most popular” Marathi version of Ramayana.

4. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?

1.  Maharaja Suraj Mal or Sujan Singh was a Jat ruler of Bharatpur in Rajasthan.

2. The Third Battle of Panipat took place in 1761 and lasted for several days. It took place at Panipat, in present-day Haryana.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c

Justification:

• Maharaja Suraj Mal (1707 1763) or Sujan Singh was a Jat ruler of Bharatpur in Rajasthan. The Jats, under Suraj Mal, overran Mughal garrison at Agra and plundered the city taking with them two great silver doors of the entrance of Taj Mahal which were then melted down by Suraj Mal in 1763.

• The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761 and lasted for several days. It took place at Panipat, in present-day Haryana. It was fought between a Maratha forces led by Sadashiv Rao Bhau and invading forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali, supported by two Indian allies the Rohillas Najib-ud-daulah, Afghans of the Doab region and Shuja-ud-Daula-the Nawab of Awadh.

5. Which of the following are matched correctly?

1. Tiroor Betel Leaf – Kerala

2. Kandangisaree – Odisha

3. Tawlhlohpuan – Mizoram

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c)  2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: b

Justification:

• Tawlhlohpuan is a medium to heavy, compactly woven, good quality fabric from Mizoram.

• Mizo Puanchei is a colourful Mizo shawl/textile from Mizoram. It is an essential possession for every Mizo lady and an important marriage outfit in the state.

• Tirur Betel leaf from Kerala, which is mainly cultivated in Malappuram District, is valued both for its mild stimulant action and medicinal properties.

• Kandangi sarees are manufactured in the entire Karaikudi taluk in Sivaganga district. These cotton sarees are characterised by large contrast borders.

• Dindigul locks are known throughout the world for their superior quality and durability.