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1. ‘Rohtang Pass’ which was recently seen in the news is located in?
Himachal Pradesh. The pass connects Kullu valley and Lahaul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh (HP).
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2. Sabarimala Temple is located in which Indian state?
Kerala. Sabarimala Temple is dedicated to Hindu celibate deity Lord Ayyappa. The temple is situated on a hilltop (about 480 m) named Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. The temple complex is located inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
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3. Yakshagana, which was recently seen in the news, is a classical art form of:
Karnataka. Yakshagaana, traditional theatre form of Karnataka, is based on mythological stories, Mahabharata and Puranas.
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4. Birbhum coalfield Area which was recently seen in the news, is located in:
West Bengal. Deaucha Panchami coal block of Birbhum Coalfield Area is World’s Second Largest Coal Block situated in West Bengal. This coal mine is the largest coal block in Asia.
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5. The annual Flamingo Festival is held at:
Pulicat Lake. It is located on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The major part of the lake is in Andhra Pradesh. It is the second-largest brackish water ecosystem in the country after the Chilika Lake (Odisha).