SAMPADA Level 1 Practice Test

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• Which of the following is not a stated contribution of Purandara Dasa?
• Pillari gitas are songs about which deity?
• Which standards and quality bodies are commonly engaged in SAMPADA projects?
• Which criteria are used to select and prioritize SAMPADA projects?
• Which statement best describes a common risk in SAMPADA project proposals?
• Rishabha is described as which attribute and syllable?
• What is the overall aim of SAMPADA in modernizing the food processing sector?
• Name the two flagship components of SAMPADA.
• Which description best captures the intended impact of SAMPADA on the agro-processing sector?
• What is meant by common infrastructure in Mega Food Parks?
• Which sectors are targeted for processing under SAMPADA?
• Which statement best describes Purandara Dasa's pedagogical contributions?
• Pydala is credited with what pioneering work?
• Pydala composed music in which languages?
• Which facility is commonly included in Mega Food Parks as common infrastructure?
• Purandara Dasa's death place is associated with which location?
• How does SAMPADA aim to reduce wastage in the supply chain?
• Which composer is nicknamed Veyi Gitala Guru Murthy for writing thousands of gitas?
• Which animal is associated with note S?
• Purandara Dasa introduced which musical elements?
• Which scale did Purandara Dasa introduce as the first scale for beginners?
• What is the purpose of FSSAI in SAMPADA projects?
• Name two types of infrastructure that SAMPADA aims to develop.
• How do gitas go?
• Into which two categories do great music composers divide the nada?
• In this material, sthayi (octave) is described as what?
• What is sahityakshara?
• Composers of samanya gitas?
• Which note is described as the 'Ultimate Note' in the material?
• What does "traceability" refer to in the context of SAMPADA technology adoption?
• How does SAMPADA promote backward and forward linkages?
• In which language did Purandara Dasa compose?
• In a hypothetical DPR for an APC, which key market and supply chain considerations should be addressed?
• What is the typical process for project appraisal in SAMPADA?
• Which option best describes how SAMPADA reduces post-harvest losses?
• What is the role of digital technologies in monitoring SAMPADA projects?
• Which element is a key monitoring metric used to track project performance?
• What is the general process to initiate a SAMPADA project from concept to sanction?
• What is Pydala's signature (surname)?
• Who were Purandara Dasa's parents?
• What kind of financial support does SAMPADA provide?
• Swara pallavi or Jatiswaram is defined as?
• Pillari gitas refer to songs about which deity?
• Besides MFP and APC, name one other key component of SAMPADA.
• Which statement about a cluster approach is correct?
• What are common pitfalls in SAMPADA proposals that can lead to rejection?
• Vayuja refers to which source for producing the trimbe of notes?
• Lakshana gitas are a category alongside which?
• Which stakeholders are typically involved in governance and monitoring of SAMPADA projects?
• Which ministry typically provides grants-in-aid and subsidies under SAMPADA?
• Which syllable corresponds to the note Madhyama?
• Gitas are composed in Ghana ragas; which of the following ragas are included?
• Madhyama corresponds to which of the following?
• Matu denotes what?
• What is Purandara Dasa's real name?
• What is Akshara Kala?
• What does sahitya pradhana mean?
• What is Nada?
• Gitas are composed in which talas?
• Explain the risk management measures typically required in SAMPADA proposals?
• How are gitas classified?
• Note P corresponds to which animal?
• Dhaivata is described as which attribute and syllable?
• Which of the following is NOT a laghu type?
• Which of the following is NOT a flagship component of SAMPADA?
• Gandhara is associated with which meaning and syllable?
• Purandara Dasa's lifespan is which of the following?
• Note D corresponds to which animal?
• What is the role of technology and innovation in SAMPADA?
• Which of the following is one of the five sthyai?
• What is the role of cold chain infrastructure within SAMPADA?
• What is the geographic nature of Agro-Processing Clusters (APCs) under SAMPADA?
• Shadjam is the note associated with the syllable 'Sa' and is considered the root note. Which of the following options correctly names Shadjam?
• Dhanuraja refers to which source for producing the trimbe of notes?
• Pydala was reputed to know approximately how many ragas?
• Which of the following is listed as a variety of Rishabha?
• What kind of funding arrangement is sometimes used in SAMPADA to attract private investment?
• Give an example of a common facility found in Mega Food Parks.
• What is the primary purpose of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in Mega Food Parks?
• Gitas are continuous compositions lacking which parts?
• Which statement about Purandara Dasa's compositions is accurate?
• What was Pydala Gurumurthy Sastri's caste/ethnic background?
• Nakhaja refers to which source for producing the trimbe of notes?
• Note M corresponds to which animal?
• What type of documentation is typically required to apply for SAMPADA support?
• Dwititya Kala refers to how many notes per beat?
• Note R corresponds to which animal?
• Pydala Gurumurthy Sastri is associated with which birthplace location?
• What is Pydala's contribution?
• In which language did Purandara Dasa compose?
• Which statement accurately describes Laghu among the main talangas?
• What does SAMPADA stand for?
• Mayamalavagowla is recognized as the first scale to be learned by a beginner in Purandara Dasa's teaching?
• What role does the State Government play in SAMPADA?
• Mayamalavagowla is recognized as what in Purandara Dasa's pedagogy?
• Purandara Dasa's mudra is associated with which name?
• Within APCs, which activity exemplifies value addition?
• What is the role of Financial Institutions in SAMPADA?
• Kakapada is described as counting four laghus without beat.
• Swara denotes which of the following?
• Pluta 18 is described as counting how many laghus with beat?
• How does an Agro-Processing Cluster promote processing and value addition?
• Which of the following is an example of a value-added product or activity within APCs?
• Which note is described as the 'Fifth Note'?
• How does SAMPADA promote skill development in the sector?
• Why are forward linkages with export buyers important in SAMPADA?
• Name one challenge commonly faced by SAMPADA project proposals.
• What is a typical objective of SAMPADA after project implementation regarding market integration?
• What kind of monitoring framework is used for SAMPADA projects?
• Define a Mega Food Park.
• What is a gita?
• Which notes are considered natural?
• What do you call the influences of Sangitham?
• Which of the following is typically included as a common facility in APCs?
• One of Purandara Dasa's contributions was the composition of which form of devotional songs?
• What type of vehicle is typically used to implement SAMPADA projects?
• What is Avarta?
• Summarize one success metric that demonstrates SAMPADA's impact.
• Which talanga is described as one beat plus waving out of the hand?
• What is a khandika?
• Tritiya Kala refers to how many notes per beat?
• What is the importance of environmental sustainability in SAMPADA projects?
• Pancama denotes which note?
• Who can practice Anhata Nada?
• Pydala Gurumurthy Sastri was known as a pundit in which disciplines?
• Which of the following is a plausible risk mitigation strategy in SAMPADA proposals?
• According to the practice described, what is the result of practicing Nada correctly?
• Charmaja refers to which source for producing the trimbe of notes?
• Which of the following is listed as one of the four latest vivadi swaras?
• Why is environmental due diligence included in project appraisal?
• Purandara Dasa's contributions to music pedagogy include which of the following?
• Which ministry is the implementing agency for SAMPADA?
• What is the typical purpose of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) in SAMPADA?
• Which activity is a typical value addition within APCs?
• Tala is defined as what?
• Which performance metrics would you report to track SAMPADA success?
• What do the terms arohana and avarohana refer to?
• The gita is categorized under which broader tradition?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a source for producing the trimbe of notes?
• Which document is used to assess viability for SAMPADA projects?
• Which outcomes are tracked to gauge value addition in SAMPADA projects?
• What is Prathama kala?
• In the context of SAMPADA, what does capacity utilization measure?
• What does Nada translate into Sanskrit?
• Gita is defined as what?
• Why is Pydala called 'Veyi Gita'?
• Indian Music is evolved from which Vedas?
• Sangitapitamaha is known as the founding father of what?
• Anhata Nada is described as which of the following?
• Nishada refers to which note?
• How does SAMPADA align with Make in India goals?
• Which statement reflects the governance participation in SAMPADA projects?
• Which of the following is the correct mapping for the syllable 'Ri'?
• What are the three confluences that constitute sangitham?
• Note N corresponds to which animal?
• Dhatu denotes what in this context?
• Who are eligible beneficiaries to participate in SAMPADA projects?
• What is the meaning of a cluster approach in SAMPADA APCs?
• How does SAMPADA support employment generation?
• Which components are typically included in the monitoring framework for SAMPADA projects?
• Which laghu type has 1 beat and 3 finger counts?
• Which term in the list is the base/root note?
• What indicators are typically used to evaluate SAMPADA project viability?
• What distinguishes Mega Food Parks from standalone processing units?
• What is the expected impact on farmers under SAMPADA?
• Which factor is mentioned as a common reason for rejection of SAMPADA proposals?
• In APCs, what are common facilities?
• Purandara Dasa's mudra is known as which?
• Where are the five locations in the human body where Nada originates?
• Which states or regions are prioritized under SAMPADA?
• What is the typical timeline for the development of a Mega Food Park from concept to commissioning?
• What is Sangitam?
• Gitas are composed in which languages and set to which talas?
• How would you describe the language and ideas in Purandara Dasa's songs?
• Which family name did Pydala refer to in his Nata and Arabhi Gitas?
• Sruti refers to what in the context of music?