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31.
In which year was the first National Civil Services Day celebrated in India?
A 1947
B 1950
C 2006
D 2014
32.
Who famously referred to the civil servants of India as the 'Steel Frame of India'?
A Lord Cornwallis
B Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C Subhash Chandra Bose
D Warren Hastings
33.
National Civil Services Day is celebrated in India on April 21 to commemorate whose address to the first batch of administrative officers in 1947?
A Jawaharlal Nehru
B Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D Dr. Rajendra Prasad
34.
In which year did the United Nations Department of Public Information establish Chinese Language Day?
A 2005
B 2008
C 2010
D 2012
35.
UN Chinese Language Day pays tribute to which mythical figure who is credited with inventing Chinese characters?
A Confucius
B Laozi
C Cangjie
D Yellow Emperor
36.
On which date is the UN Chinese Language Day observed annually?
A April 18
B April 20
C April 21
D April 23
37.
Which of the following materials is traditionally used as a canvas for Pattachitra paintings?
A Synthetic plastic sheets
B Treated cotton cloth
C Metal plates
D Glass sheets
38.
What does the term 'Pattachitra' literally mean in the context of traditional Odia art?
A Stone carving
B Cloth-based picture
C Metal engraving
D Clay modeling
39.
Raghurajpur, famous for the 'Pattachitra' art form, is located in which district of Odisha?
A Puri
B Ganjam
C Khordha
D Cuttack
40.
Which river was the ancient temple complex in Nayagarh, Odisha, submerged in before being rediscovered?
A Brahmani
B Subarnarekha
C Mahanadi
D Vaitarani