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The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

• "Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary" is situated in Sikkim.
• Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the Maenam-Tendong ridge which runs north-south bisecting Sikkim longitudinally and is drained by the Tista river to the East and Rangit river in the West.
• There is also a historical Buddhist monastery, the Maenam Gompa, at the top of the ridge.

The correct answer is Kakatiyan.

Key Points

• Ramappa temple is situated in Palampet village of the Venkatapur Mandal, in Mulugu district.
• Ramappa Temple, also known as the Rudreshwara temple, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Telangana, India.
• Its construction started in the year 1213 CE by Recharla Rudra, a General of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva 1199–1262.

Additional Information

• World Heritage Sites are some of the special places present in the world which are protected by the international body UNESCO.
• UNESCO celebrates 'World Heritage Day' every year on 18 April to create awareness among people about these places.
• According to the Union Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India is 43.
• Kangchenjunga National Park is the only Mixed UNESCO site in India.​

The correct answer is Article 75.

Key Points

• The Prime Minister and the other Ministers of the Indian Union are appointed by the President under Article 75 of the Constitution of India.
• The Part V of the Constitution (Union) deals with President, Vice-President, Council of Ministers (COM) headed by Prime Minister and Attorney General.
• According to Article 75, The President appoints the Prime Minister, and the other Ministers are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
• The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the People's House in the Council of Ministers.
• The ministers shall hold office at the President's pleasure.

The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points

• Koothu is a traditional performing art form of Kerala, India.
• It is a solo narrative performance interspersed with mime and comic interludes. The performer, known as a Chakyar, is a highly trained and respected artist who narrates stories from Hindu mythology and epics, such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
• Koothu performances are typically held in Koothambalams, which are temple theaters.
• The stage is set up with a simple platform and a few props. The performer sits on the platform and narrates the story using a variety of techniques, including singing, dancing, and storytelling.
• Koothu performances are often several hours long and can be very complex.
• The performer must be able to remember a vast amount of text and deliver it in a way that is both entertaining and informative.
• Koothu is an important part of Kerala's cultural heritage.
• It is a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation.
• Koothu performances are still held in many temples across Kerala today.

The correct answer is " Mysuru ".

Key Points

• The Central Institute of Indian Languages is an Indian research and teaching Institute situated in Mysuru.
• It was founded on 17 July 1969.
• It is the part of language bureau of the Ministry of Human Resource development.
• The aim of the institute is to protect and document minor, minority and tribal languages.

The correct answer is 193.

Key Points

• About OPCW:
• It has 193 member states.
• OPCW is an intergovernmental organisation and the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
• It came into force on 29 April 1997.
• The headquarters of Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) are located at The Hague, Netherlands.
• Fernando Arias is the Director General of OPCW.
• It oversees the global endeavour for the permanent and verifiable elimination of chemical weapons.
• It promotes and verifies the adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention, which prohibits the use of chemical weapons and requires their destruction. Verification consists both of evaluation of declarations by member states and onsite inspections.
• The organisation was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.

The correct answer is Divehi 

Key Points

• The official language of Maldives is Divehi.
• National fish : Fin Tuna.
• National flower : Pink Rose(Rosa polyantha)
• National tree : Coconut palm.

The correct answer is Botswana.

Key Points

• The pula is the currency of Botswana.
• Pula literally means "rain" in Setswana, because rain is very scarce in Botswana.

Additional Information

• Botswana is a landlocked country in southern Africa.
• It is bordered by South Africa to the south and east, by Namibia to the west, and by Zimbabwe to the east.
• The massive Kalahari Desert covers more than 70 percent of Botswana.
• Most of the country is covered by grassland called savanna.

The correct answer is Tamil Literature.

Key Points

• Tamil has a literary tradition that goes back to the period of the Sangams (c. 300 BC – c. 300 CE).
• The most well-known surviving works from this period are-
• Perungadai (another work of epic proportion by Kongu Velir).
• Tolkappiyam (a book of grammar attributed to Tolkappiyar),
• Ettu Togai (Eight Anthologies),
• Pattu Pattu (Ten Idylls), epics like Silappadikaram and Manimekalai (authored by Ilango Adigal and Sattanar respectively),
• Thiru Kural (a Tamil treatise par excellence by Thiruvalluvar)

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