When was Congress established?
When was Congress established?
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The Indian National Congress was established on December 28, 1885.
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The Darsanams of the Gosangi
Over the costumes, Gosangi wears various objects made up of leather, shells, metal and threads as ornaments. Traditionally, the prominent among them is known as Darsanam-s, which literally means vision or suggesting that which is visible. There are altogether seven Darsanams, which can be neither considered as costumes nor ornaments. But, for an outsider, they may look like ornaments. The first Darsanam that Gosangi wears,cover chest and the back. This is traditionally identified as Rommu Darsanam or Sanku Darsanam. The second one is tied around the neck and called as Kanta Darsanam. The third and fourth ones are tied around the arms of left and right hands. The fifth and sixth ones are tied to the left and right wrists. (For these specific names are mentioned by the performers). The seventh one is known as Siro Darsanam, and it is tied around the already tied hair (koppu). The performers also know all these Dasanam except the Rommu Darsanam and Dasthavejulu (records).- CUET (UG) - 2025
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Percussive Musical Instruments of India
India is very rich in the number and variety of musical instruments. From time immemorial, musical instruments have been connected with various Gods and goddesses according to mythol ogy. Musical Instruments have been classified into Thata, Avanadha, Ghana and Sushira. We came across this classification first in Natyashastra. Thata variety, is an instrument with strings and played by plucking or bowing. The instruments like Veena, Sitar, violin, Sarangi etc. come under this category. The Avandha variety are instruments with skin-covered heads, and are played by beating on both sides or one side. Mridangam, Pakhawaj, Tabla etc. come under this category. Ghana vadyas are those made with metal content. Manjira, Ghatom etc. are some of the examples of Ghana Vadya. Sushira Vadya are those instruments with holes and make the sound by blowing air through the holes. Flute, Nagaswaram, Saxophone, Clarinet are some of the examples.- CUET (UG) - 2025
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Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam, literally Dance of the Enchanttress, has its seeds in the deep past of Kerala. Its present form, designed exclusively for the female dancer, is however, a recent creation inspired by the living matrix of Kerala’s social ensemble dances performed on festive occa sions like Kaikottikali and Thiruvathirakali, and Nangyar Kootu, The female component of the highly stylized Kudiyattam, a souviour of Sanskrit theatre. The word, Mohini, occurs in an eighteenth-century Malayalam commentary of the Vyavah¯aram¯ala composed two hundred years earlier by Mazhamangalam Narayanan Nambudiri. Much later, the creator of Ottam Thullal, Kunjan Nambiar in his Goshayatra mentions Mohiniyattam. Reformer Vallathol traced the dance right down to the days of the Silappadikaram because of the definite reference to Ker ala’s Chakyars while scholars like Pisharoti believed the dance had a six hundred-year-old history. Kalyanikuttyamma, Kunjukuttyamma, Kanak Rele are some of the great dancers of Mohiniyattam.- CUET (UG) - 2025
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Passage: Prabandh
As Sarangadeva describes in his book ”Sangit- Ratnakar”, Prabandh had two prime forms, namely Nibaddha gana and Anibaddha gana. The components of Prabandh is called as Dhatu. There are four Dhatus or parts of a Prabandh. The first one is called Udgraha, the second is Melapak, third is Dhurva and Fourth is Abhog. There is another part called Antra which was not essential to Prabandh. It was inserted in between the Dhruva and the Abhoga in a particular variety of Prabandh. Prabandh also has six Angas: 1. Swara, 2. Viruda, 3. Pada, 4. Tenak, 5. Paat, 6. Tala. The Prabandh has five Varieties or Jatis namely: Medini, Anandini, Dipani, Bhavani, and Taravali. The Jati having all six Angas is known as Medani, the jati having five Angas is known as Anandini, the Jati having four Angas is known as Dipani, the Jati having three Angas is known as Bhavani, the Jati having two Angas is known as Taravali.- CUET (UG) - 2025
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Political Parties
Political parties play a significant role in democratic systems by representing the interests and aspirations of the people, shaping public opinion, and participating in the political decision-making process. In India, political parties are instrumental in the functioning of the multi-party system and the electoral democracy.
Political parties in India are diverse, reflecting various ideologies, regional interests, and social and economic backgrounds. They are crucial in mobilizing support, organizing election campaigns, and fielding candidates for political offices. Parties formulate and promote policies, articulate the concerns of different sections of society, and strive to influence public opinion.
The major political parties in India include the Indian National Congress (INC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), regional parties like the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and numerous others representing specific states or communities.
Parties also play a crucial role in the legislative process, both at the national and state levels. They form governments by winning elections and participate in opposition to provide checks and balances. Political parties facilitate the debate and discussion of policies, present alternative viewpoints, and hold the ruling government accountable.
However, Indian political parties face challenges such as corruption, lack of internal democracy, and dynastic politics. Money power and the influence of criminal elements in politics are also concerns that need to be addressed.
Overall, political parties are an integral part of the democratic fabric of India. They are the vehicles through which citizens express their political choices, participate in the governance process, and shape the direction of the nation.