Answer: C

Explanation:

UNESCO included the Garba dance of Gujarat in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (ICH) on December 6, 2023. This recognition was given under the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. With the inclusion of Garba, it becomes India's 15th position in the list. The list includes over 700 elements like yoga, calligraphy and pizza making. Garba was recognized during the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. This meeting took place in Botswana. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

A two-day Maharas was organized on 23–24 December 2024 in Dwarka, Gujarat. More than 37,000 women participated in this event. These women wore traditional red attire and danced in a circle around the idol of Lord Krishna. This event was organized in memory of the Raas of Usha, daughter of Banasura and daughter-in-law of Lord Krishna. More than 1.5 lakh people of Ahir community participated in this program. Hence, all statements are correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee was established in 1847. At that time India was ruled by the British government. This college was earlier called Thomson College of Civil Engineering. In 1949 it got the status of a university and in 2001 it got the status of IIT. IIT Roorkee is the oldest engineering college in India. It was founded by James Thomson, Lieutenant-Governor of the North-Western Provinces. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct while 3 is incorrect.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Ajita Keshakambali is credited as the precursor of Charvaka while Brihaspati is commonly known as the founder of Charvaka or Lokayata philosophy. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

This ideology supports the materialistic approach. In this ideology, extraterrestrial life has been denied. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The four major Shulva Sutras are written by Baudhayana, Manava, Apastamba and Katyayana. They are the only source of knowledge of Indian mathematics from the Vedic period. Baudhayana was an ancient Indian mathematician, who lived from around 800 BCE and originally discovered the Pythagorean theorem. Practical linear mathematics has originated from Shulva Sutra. Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.