Question Discussion & Solution

Logic:

Train, Bus, and Boat are all vehicles,

Whereas a wheel is not a vehicle but a part of it.

Hence, "Wheel" is the odd word.

The correct answer is Kuchipudi Dance.

• Yamini Krishnamurti is related to Kuchipudi Dance.

Key Points 

• Yamini Krishnamurti is a Kuchipudi dancer.
• She also knows Bharatnatyam.
• A Passion For Dance is her autobiography.
• Kuchipudi:
  • It is the classical dance of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Kuchipudi derives its name from the Kuchipudi village of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Kuchipudi exhibits scenes from the Hindu Epics, legends and mythological tales through a combination of music, dance and acting.
  • Like other classical dances, Kuchipudi also comprises pure dance, mime and histrionics but it is the use of speech that distinguishes Kuchipudi’s presentation as dance-drama.
  • ‘At times, even though the dramatic situation did not demand, solo dancing was being presented to punctuate the presentation and to enhance the appeal. One such number is tarangam inspired by the Krishna-Leela tarangini of Teerthanarayana Yogi.
  • There are now two forms of Kuchipudi
    • The traditional musical dance drama 
    • The solo dance.
• Bharatnatyam is the classical dance of Tamil Nadu.

The diagram that best represents the relationship among Sun, Moon and Universe:

Both the Sun and Moon belong to the universe.

Hence, ‘option 2’ is the correct answer.

'Loyalty', 'Allegiance', and 'Commitment' are synonyms.

Whereas, 'Infidelity' is an antonym of 'Loyalty'.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Infidelity'.

The correct answer is Rani Kanakwati.

• Jagat Shiromani Temple:
  • It was constructed by Rani Kanakwati.
  • It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Meera bai.
  • It is also known as Meera bai temple as Meera bai was a devotee of Lord Krishna and considered him as her husband.
  • It is situated near the Amer palace.
  • It was built in the memory of queen Kanakwati's son, Jagat Singh.

Additional Information

• Man Singh I:
  • He was the Kachwaha Rajput Raja of Amer.
  • He was the trusted general of the Mughal empire and also one among the Navratanas of Akbar's court.
  • Queen Kanakwati was the wife of Man Singh I.
• Jagat Singh:
  • He was the son of Man Singh I and queen Kanakwati.
  • Jagat Shiromani Temple was built in his memory.
• Jai Singh I:
  • He was the ruler of the kingdom of Amer from 1611 to 1667.
  • He was also the senior general of the Mughal empire.