West Bengal - Study Mode

[#476] Which scheme provides funds to build houses to economically backward people?
Correct Answer

(D) Geetanjali

Explanation

Solution: Under Geetanjali scheme, the state government provides funds to build houses to people who have monthly income below Rs.6000

[#477] Which scheme aims to empower girls by teaching them self-defence techniques?
Correct Answer

(D) Sukanya Scheme

Explanation

Solution: Under Sukanya scheme, girls and women are provided with self-defence training in schools, colleges and institutions.

[#478] The Khemta dance is performed during the famous festivals. Which of the following festivals is/are among those festivals?
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Khemta dance is a devotional type of dance which is performed by professional female dancers. This form of dance is popular and performed during celebrations of birthdays and marriages.
It is alos performed during the popular festivals of Durga Puja and Dol Jatra.

[#479] The Khemta dance is considered to be the oldest dance. It is performed depicting the characters of epic. Which of the following are those characters?
Correct Answer

(B) Lord Krishna and Radha

Explanation

Solution: The songs that are sung during the Khemta dance performance relate to the romantic relations of Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha.

[#480] The Khemta dance is accompanied by the musical instruments. Which of the following is/are those instruments?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Instruments like tabla, saringi, harmonium, drums and cymbals are used during the performance of Khemta dance.