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[#751] Academy of Fine Arts was established by Lady Ranu Mukherjee in
Correct Answer

(A) 1933

Explanation

Solution: Academy of Fine Arts was established by Lady Ranu Mukherjee in 1933. It is one of the oldest fine arts societies in Kolkata, India.

[#752] ............... is an important harbour for shipping activity.
Correct Answer

(C) Diamond harbour

Explanation

Solution: Diamond Harbour is an important harbour for shipping activity. It is situated in South 24 Parganas on the banks of river Hooghly where the river enters Bay of Bengal.

[#753] While performing the Chhokra dance, it is accompanied by which of the following songs?
Correct Answer

(B) Alkap songs

Explanation

Solution: Chhokra dance featured youths playing the roles of women on alkap songs. Young boys dresses as girls take part in this dance as in the Ghatu dance.

[#754] Which instrument is also known as ashuranjani?
Correct Answer

(B) Esraj

Explanation

Solution: Esraj, a string instrument, is also known as ashuranjani. It is a combinatin of the sitar, the sarengi and the sarinda.

[#755] Which dance form is performed on the occasion of the death anniversary of Madar Pir?
Correct Answer

(A) Fakir

Explanation

Solution: Fakir dance is performed by the followers of Madar Pir on the occasion of his Urs (death anniversary).