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  1. Question 01

    The Sammakka–Sarakka Jatara of Medaram, held in Tadvai mandal, is a tribal fair performed by which tribe?

    1. Option A: Lambada
    2. Option B: Chenchu
    3. Option C: Gond
    4. Option D: Koya
    Answer and explanation

    Answer: D. Koya

    **Why A is incorrect.** The **Lambadas** are associated with the **Tulja Bhavani Jatara** and Teej. **Why B is incorrect.** The **Chenchus** perform fairs such as the **Saleshwaram Jatara**. **Why C is incorrect.** The **Gonds** are associated with the **Nagoba Jatara** of Keslapur. **Why D is correct.** The **Sammakka–Sarakka Jatara** at **Medaram** in **Tadvai mandal** is performed by the **Koya** tribe.

  2. Question 02

    The Chenchus treat Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy as their:

    1. Option A: Father
    2. Option B: Elder brother
    3. Option C: Son-in-law
    4. Option D: Guru
    Answer and explanation

    Answer: C. Son-in-law

    **Why A is incorrect.** He is not regarded as a **father**. **Why B is incorrect.** He is not regarded as an **elder brother**. **Why C is correct.** The Chenchus regard **Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy** as their **son-in-law**, and therefore celebrate **Shivaratri** with great fervour. **Why D is incorrect.** The **guru** of the Lambadis is Sevalal; Mallikarjuna is not the Chenchu guru.

  3. Question 03

    Which one of the following dances is **not** performed by the Koya tribe?

    1. Option A: Rela dance
    2. Option B: Bison-horn (Permakoki) dance
    3. Option C: Mayuri dance
    4. Option D: Kurru dance
    Answer and explanation

    Answer: C. Mayuri dance

    **Option A is correct as stated.** The **Rela** dance is performed by Koya women under the **Rela** tree at **Bhadrachalam**. **Option B is correct as stated.** The **bison-horn** dance is performed by the Koyas during festivals and marriages. **Option C is the answer.** The **Mayuri** dance is performed by the **Kondh** tribe (also called **Samunos**) of **Khammam**, who dress like peacocks. **Option D is correct as stated.** The **Kurru** dance is performed by Koya men in **Warangal** district.

  4. Question 04

    Consider the following statements regarding Kolatam and Chirutala Bhajana: 1. The pictures of Kolatam can be seen on the Ramappa temple. 2. Jadakopu is the difficult and prominent form of Kolatam. 3. In Chirutala Bhajana the players use both hands, whereas Kolatam players use only one hand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. Option A: 1 only
    2. Option B: 2 only
    3. Option C: 1 and 2 only
    4. Option D: 1 and 3 only
    Answer and explanation

    Answer: C. 1 and 2 only

    **Statement 1 is correct.** Kolatam figures are carved on the **Ramappa temple**. **Statement 2 is correct.** Among Kolatam varieties, the **Kopu** is a simple form and the **Jadakopu** is the **difficult** and prominent one. **Statement 3 is incorrect.** It is the other way round: **Kolatam** uses **two sticks, one in each hand**, whereas **Chirutala Bhajana** uses **Chirutalu in one hand**.

  5. Question 05

    Consider the following statements regarding the Varna-based society of Hyderabad province: 1. Vaidika Brahmins were those who took up jobs, while Niyoga Brahmins conducted religious programmes. 2. Kshatriyas wore the sacred thread (Jandhyam) like Brahmins, and their women observed the Pardah system. 3. Vaishyas, known as Komatis, occupied the third position and traded as their main occupation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. Option A: 2 only
    2. Option B: 3 only
    3. Option C: 1 and 3 only
    4. Option D: 2 and 3 only
    Answer and explanation

    Answer: D. 2 and 3 only

    **Statement 1 is incorrect.** The roles are reversed: **Vaidikas** conducted **religious programmes** and **Niyogas** were the Brahmins who held **jobs**. **Statement 2 is correct.** **Kshatriyas** ranked **second**, wore the **Jandhyam** and their women observed **Pardah**. **Statement 3 is correct.** The **Vaishyas** (**Komatis**) occupied the **third** position, with **trade** as their main occupation.