Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (30/03/2026)

Madhavpur Mela Unites Gujarat and Northeast India Through Legendary Love Story

The Madhavpur Mela primarily signifies:

• Trade relations with Southeast Asia
• Buddhist pilgrimage traditions
• Tribal rituals of Central India
• Cultural linkage between Gujarat and Northeast India

The Madhavpur Mela is a prominent cultural fair held annually in the coastal village of Madhavpur Ghed, Gujarat. It signifies the historical and mythological bond between the western and northeastern regions of India.

• Mythological Roots: The fair commemorates the legendary marriage of Lord Krishna (from Dwarka, Gujarat) and Princess Rukmini. According to local folklore and the traditions of the Mishmi Tribe, Rukmini was the daughter of King Bhishmaka from present-day Arunachal Pradesh.
• Cultural Integration: Since 2018, the festival has been scaled up by the Government of India as part of the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" initiative. It brings together artists, artisans, and cultural troupes from eight Northeast states including Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Assam to perform alongside Gujarati artists, creating a vibrant "East meets West" cultural exchange.

Questions:

Question 1

Madhavpur Mela primarily signifies:

1. Trade relations with Southeast Asia
2. Buddhist pilgrimage traditions
3. Tribal rituals of Central India
4. Cultural linkage between Gujarat and Northeast India

Answer: D

Question 2

Which of the given above is a consequence of high government borrowing?

1. Increase in interest rates
2. Crowding out of private investment
3. Reduction in public debt

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Question 3

Why are petroleum products kept outside GST?

1. To reduce inflation permanently
2. To promote exports
3. Due to environmental concerns
4. To allow fiscal flexibility to Centre and States

Answer: D

Question 4

Which committee decides the time allocation for Parliamentary business?

1. Business Advisory Committee
2. Public Accounts Committee
3. Estimates Committee
4. Rules Committee

Answer: A

Question 5

Consider the following statements:

1. Urea is under Nutrient-Based Subsidy
2. India imports potash
3. Fertilizer subsidy supports farmers

How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Answer: B