IB ACIO 20 February 2021 Morning Shift

Consider the following statements about Hindustani music compositions.
1. Dhrupad is a serious and sober composition which demands effort from the vocal cords and lungs.
2. `Khayar is a word derived from Persian and implies 'idea' or 'imagination'.
3. The Thumari is a light form based on the romantic religious literature inspired by the Bhakti Movement.
4. The Ghazal is yet another product of the Indonesian influence on Hindustani music.
Which of the statements given above are true?

How many dance forms have been acknowledged by Sangeet Natak Akademi as classical dance forms of India as on November 2020?

Piyush Goyal is the minister of Railways as well as of which ministry?

Consider the following statements regarding initiatives in the education sector in the recent past.
1. A national mission called NISHTHA (National Initiative for School Heads' and Teachers' Holistic Advancement under the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha was launched in August 2019 to improve learning outcomes at the elementary level.
2. Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Program (DHRUV) was launched to identify and encourage talented students to enrich their skills and knowledge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the height of elevation of the Peninsular plateau?

Consider the following statements regarding the Principle of Centrifugation.
1. As per the principle, the lighter particles are forced to the bottom and the denser particles stay at the top when spun rapidly.
2. This principle is applied in diagnostic laboratories for blood and urine tests.
3. This principle is applied in dairies and in homes to separate butter from cream.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following temples is located at Kanchipuram?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below

Who was the winner of the first Indian Premier League?

Which among the following is the lightest gas?