*16 . The classical dance 'Bharatanatyam' belongs to which state?*
शास्त्रीय नृत्य 'भरतनाट्यम' किस राज्य से संबंधित है?
*Answer: - Tamil Nadu / तमिलनाडु*

*17. The 'McMahon Line' is the boundary line between India and which country?*
'मैकमोहन रेखा' भारत और किस देश के बीच की सीमा रेखा है?
*Answer: - China / चीन*

*18 . Who discovered the electron?*
इलेक्ट्रॉन की खोज किसने की थी?
*Answer: - J.J. Thomson / जे.जे. थॉमसन*

*19. Which organ of the human body produces insulin?*
मानव शरीर का कौन सा अंग इंसुलिन का उत्पादन करता है?
*Answer: - Pancreas / अग्न्याशय*

*20. Which city is known as the 'Pink City' of India?*
भारत के 'गुलाबी शहर' के रूप में किस शहर को जाना जाता है?
*Answer: -Jaipur / जयपुर*

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🔆 Important #Buddhist #Monasteries in India – Quick Revision

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Monasteries are centres of Buddhist learning, home to Sanghas (Orders of Discipline). Monks’ spiritual practices are believed to benefit society by bringing prosperity, protection, and cultural continuity.

🔆 Major #Monasteries in India (State-wise)

📍 #Ladakh & Jammu–Kashmir
✅ Hemis Monastery – Drukpa lineage; 45 km south of Leh; famous Guru Padmasambhava Festival.

✅ Thiksey Monastery – Gelug sect; 12-storey complex; resembles Potala Palace.

✅ Alchi Gompa – Constructed by Rinchen Zangpo (958–1055 AD).

✅ Phugtal Monastery – Built around a natural cave; accessible only by foot (Zanskar).

✅ Shankar Monastery – Daughter monastery of Spituk; residence of Abbot Kushok Bakula.

✅ Matho Monastery – Saskya order; founded in 16th century near Indus river.

📍 #Himachal Pradesh

✅ Tabo Monastery (Spiti) – Founded in 996 CE by Rinchen Zangpo; “Ajanta of the Himalayas”.

✅ Shashur Monastery – Drugpa sect; built in 17th century by Lama Deva Gyatsho.

✅ Kye Gompa – Largest monastery of Spiti; major Lama training centre.

✅ Dhankar Monastery – Built at 3894 m; former capital of Spiti; 2nd highest monastery in the world.

✅ Nako Monastery – Founded in 996 AD by Rinchen Zangpo; among oldest Himalayan monasteries.

📍 #Sikkim

✅ Tsuklakhang Monastery – Royal chapel of Sikkim kings; located in Gangtok.

✅ Lingdum Monastery (Ranka) – Follows Zurmang Kagyu tradition.

✅ Rumtek Monastery – Dharmachakra Centre; built under the 12th Karmapa.

✅ Pemayangtse Monastery – Founded in 1647 by Lama Lhatsun Chempo; premier Sikkim monastery.

📍 Arunachal Pradesh

✅ #Tawang Monastery – Largest in India; 2nd largest in the world after Potala, Tibet.

📍 Karnataka

✅ #Bylakuppe Monastery (Namdroling) – Largest Nyingma teaching centre; 5000+ lamas; includes school, shedra, and hospital.

📍 West Bengal

✅ #Ghum Monastery – Established in 1875 by Lama Sherab Gyatso; famous 15-ft Maitreya Buddha statue.

📍 #Tibet (for awareness)

✅ Mindrolling Monastery – One of the six great Nyingma monasteries; founded in 1676; located in Shannan Prefecture.

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#Cyclone #Montha, a severe cyclonic storm, made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and widespread damage across coastal #Andhra Pradesh and #Odisha, and parts of #Tamil Nadu.


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A simple way to remember the sequence of Babur’s major battles: “Babur Panipuri Khane Chanderi Gaya”

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3. Chanderi → Chanderi (1528)
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