UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank

done Art and Culture Total Questions - 78

• question_answer1)
  Consider the following statements regarding Indian culture:

  1. Gita Govinda is a work composed by Jayadeva.

  2. Ananda Tandava is one of the seven basic types of Tandava.

  3. Lasya is a dance in response to the male energy of the cosmic dance of Tandava.

  Choose the correct answer using code given below:
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Consider the following statements regarding Indian art:

  1. The character of Indian art is best described as plastic, organic and sculptural.

  2. Indian art is deeply rooted in religion and it conduces to fulfilling the ultimate aim of life.

  3. The earliest examples of miniature painting in India exist in the form of illustrations to the religious texts on Buddhism executed under the Palas.

  Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   All of the above done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding puppetry in India?
  A)
   The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil classic 'Silappadikaaram'. done clear
  B)
   The string puppets of Orissa are known as Kundhei. done clear
  C)
   The string puppets of Karnataka are called Gombeyatta. done clear
  D)
   Puppets from Kerala are known as Bommalattam. done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Which of the following statements is not correct regarding noted Indian classical dancer, Mrinalini Sarabhai?
  A)
   She was the founder of the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts done clear
  B)
   She married the Indian physicist Vikram Sarabhai done clear
  C)
   She was educated at Shantiniketan under the guidance of abindranath Tagore done clear
  D)
  She has been awarded by the Indian government with the national civilian awards Padma Vibhushan in 1992. done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Consider the following statements regarding Khajuraho temple:

  1. It is a group of Hindu and Buddhist temples in Madhya Pradesh.

  2. These temples were built by Chola Dynasty.

  3. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only                      done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  3 only                      done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Consider the following statements with reference to undesired and unhealthy practice of forcing girls to serve as "Devadasis System":

  1. It is a religious practice whereby parents marry a daughter to a deity or a temple.

  2. The marriage usually occurs after the girl reaches puberty.

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer7)
  The Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikesvara is one of the main sources grammar of body movement in which of the following classical dances of India?
  A)
  Bharatnatyam Dance      done clear
  B)
  Kathakali Dance done clear
  C)
  Kuchipudi Dance done clear
  D)
  Sattriya Dance done clear
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• question_answer8)
  In the Natya Shastra, compiled by Bharat Muni, musical instruments have been divided into four main categories on the basis of how sound is produced. In this regard which of the following is incorrect?
  A)
  The Tata Vadya - Wooden instruments done clear
  B)
   The Sushira Vadya - Wind instruments done clear
  C)
   The Avanaddha Vadya - Percussion instruments done clear
  D)
   The Ghana Vadya - Solid instruments which do not require tuning. done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Which of the following statement is incorrect with reference of Indian Art and Architecture?
  A)
   The beginning of Indian architecture can be traced back to the advent of Buddhism in India. done clear
  B)
   In central India, the Paramara rulers built a magnificent temple complex at Khajuraho. done clear
  C)
   The most notable achievements of the Pallava rulers were the rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram and the temples of Kanchipuram. done clear
  D)
   The Indo-Saracenic architecture combined the features of Hindu, Islamic and western elements. done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to Indian Art?
  A)
   The character of Indian art is best described as plastic, organic and sculptural. done clear
  B)
   The history of art in ancient India begins with prehistoric rock paintings such as Bhimbetaka paintings from Maharashtra, dancing girl from Kalibangan. done clear
  C)
   India's artistic traditions are ancient and deeply rooted in religion. done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to Indian classical music versus western classical music?
  A)
   Melody and rhythm are common grounds for both the music. done clear
  B)
   Indian music is essentially polyphonic while western music is essentially homophonic. done clear
  C)
   Western classical music is based upon the equal tempered scale and rests upon the melody, harmony and counterpart. done clear
  D)
   Indian classical music is based upon the swara and tala. done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Consider the following statements regarding social and cultural awakening movements in India:

  1. They were motivated by doctrines of reason and humanism.

  2. They addressed the both social and religious issues.

  3. The modern and reformative ideas spread among common Indians primarily by Indian languages.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Consider the following pairs.

  (Temple Dance)	(States)
  1. Padayani	Kerala
  2. Ghode Mudne	Goa
  3. Dindi	Rajasthan
  4. Karma	Bihar

  Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 4 only                           done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Daskathia is a form of ballad singing prevalent in:
  A)
   Assam              done clear
  B)
   Odisha done clear
  C)
   Kerala              done clear
  D)
   Rajasthan done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Consider the following statements regarding Dhrupad the oldest form of Indian classical music that exists today:

  1. It used Sanskrit.

  2. It is Devotional in nature.

  3. Raja Man Singh, king of Gwalior is known as the originator of the Dhrupad style.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Consider the following pairs:

  (Architecture)	(Location)
  1. Kadam Rasul Mosque	: Gaur
  2. Gol Gumbaj	: Bijapur
  3. Chand Minar	: Gulbarga

  Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
  A)
  1 only   done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer17)
  'Koodiyattam' is a unique theatre tradition survived from ancient past. It deals with the plays of eminent Sanskrit dramatists such as Bhasa, Harsha, Kalidasa, Maendra Vikrama and Saktibhadra. It belongs to:
  A)
   Assam              done clear
  B)
   Kerala done clear
  C)
   Odisha             done clear
  D)
   Tamil Nadu done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Consider the following statements regarding the Bharatnatyam Dance:

  1. Abhinaya Darpana is one of the main sources for the study of the technique and grammar of body movement in Bharatnatyam Dance.

  2. Ekaharya is an essential feature of this dance.

  3. The first item in this dance is the al arippu, literally meaning - to adorn with flowers.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer19)
  In the Natya Shastra, compiled by Bharat Muni, musical instruments have been divided into four main categories on the basis of how sound is produced. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
  A)
   Tata Vadya : Stringed instruments done clear
  B)
   Sushira Vadya : Wind instruments done clear
  C)
   Avanaddha Vadya : Percussion instruments done clear
  D)
  Ghana Vadya: Solid instruments which require tuning. done clear
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• question_answer20)
  The earliest examples of miniature painting in India exist in the form of illustrations to the religious texts executed under the Palas of the eastern India and western India during the 11th - 12th centuries A.D. It was/were related to which of the following religion?
  A)
   Buddhism                     done clear
  B)
   Jainism done clear
  C)
   Islamism                       done clear
  D)
   Both [a] and [b] done clear
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• question_answer21)
  With reference to Indo - Islamic Architecture, consider the following pairs:

  Architecture	Built By
  1. Adhai din-ka-jhonpra	Qutub-ud-Din-Aibak
  2. Sidi Sayyid Mosque	Muzaffar Shah III
  3. Gol Gumbaz	Muhammad Adil Shah

  Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
  A)
  1 and 3 only                  done clear
  B)
   1 only done clear
  C)
   3 only  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer22)
   Consider the following statements:

  1. The Dravidian style of art and architecture reached its perfection under the Rashtrakutas.

  2. The art and architecture of the Rashtrakutas were found in Ellora and Elephanta.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only   done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer23)
  In ancient India thottavariyam, panchavariyam and ponvariyam were:
  A)
   names of different varnas during ancient times. done clear
  B)
   titles of different functions of village administration. done clear
  C)
   titles of military officers. done clear
  D)
   tides of land revenue officers. done clear
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• question_answer24)
  The national calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month and a normal year of 365 days was adopted from:
  A)
  22nd March 1949      done clear
  B)
  22nd March 1957 done clear
  C)
   22nd March 1952      done clear
  D)
   1st April 1957 done clear
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• question_answer25)
  Which of the following is NOT matched correctly?
  A)
  Trimurti                         : Elephanta caves done clear
  B)
   Ravana Nugraha           : Kailash Temple done clear
  C)
   Descent of the Ganges:  Mahabalipuram done clear
  D)
   Panchapandava Ratha:  Pattadakal done clear
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• question_answer26)
   Consider the following statements regarding spread of Indian culture:

  1. The cultural contact between India and Burma dates back to the Ashoka period.

  2. Java was part of the Sailendra Empire.

  3. Under the early rulers in Cambodia Shaivism and Vaishnavism made steady progress.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                             done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Consider the following statements regarding Madhubani painting:

  1. It was originated in a small village known as Maithili of the Bihar state of India.

  2. Originally, these painting were done by women on the trees, canvas and textiles.

  3. Both natural and artificial colors are used for these painting.

  Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
  A)
  2 and 3 only                  done clear
  B)
  1 only done clear
  C)
  1 and 2 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Ajmer has earned the epithet of "Madinatui Hind or the Madina of India". Each year, the devotees of all sects and faiths congregate here from all parts of the world on the occasion of the annual festival of Urs. It is famous for its rich architecture/ architectures of which of the following?

  1. Indo - Islamic

  2. Royal Rajasthani

  3. Indo - Saracenic

  4. Jain styles

  Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  A)
  1, 3 and 4 only   done clear
  B)
  1 and 4 only done clear
  C)
  1 only               done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Consider the following pairs:

  Temple	Location
  1. Chennakeshava	: Gujarat
  2. Meenakshi Sundareshvara	: Karnataka
  3. SuryaMandir	: Odisha

  Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                done clear
  B)
   3 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Consider the following statements with regard to Mohiniyattam Dance:

  1. It is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with abrupt jerks or sudden leaps.

  2. It belongs to the lasya style.

  3. The hand gestures, 24 in number, are mainly adopted from Hastalakshana Deepika, a text followed by Kathakali.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  2 only               done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer31)
  The Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikesvara is one of the main sources of textual material, for the study of the technique and grammar of body movement in which of the following classical dances of India?
  A)
   Kathakali Dance done clear
  B)
   Bharatnatyam Dance done clear
  C)
   Kuchipudi Dance                                      done clear
  D)
   Sattriya Dance done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Consider the following statements regarding Indian culture:

  1. Gita Govinda is a work composed by Jayadeva

  2. Ananda Tandava is one of the seven basic types of Tandava

  3. Lasya is a dance in response to the male energy of the cosmic dance of Tandava

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer33)
  With reference to the Cave Architecture which of the following statement is NOT correct?
  A)
   The Ajanta caves depict the story of Buddhism. done clear
  B)
   Some of the caves at Ajanta depict stories from the Jatakas. done clear
  C)
   Monasteries of Buddhists are examples of cave architecture. done clear
  D)
   Maharashtra is home to the spectacular and amazing Ajanta and Ellora group of caves. done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Consider the following statements regarding the 'Kuchipudi Dance:

  1. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama performance art that originated in a village of Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.

  2. This ancient dance form finds place in the 10' century copper inscriptions and in 15 century texts like 'Machupalli Kaifat'.

  3. Similar to all leading Indian classical dance forms, Kuchipudi too evolved as a religious art rooting back to the age-old

  Hindu Sanskrit text 'Natya Shastra'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2 only                  done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  3 only               done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during which among the following period?
  A)
   Gupta period              done clear
  B)
   Maurya Period done clear
  C)
   Cholas period              done clear
  D)
   Satavahana Period done clear
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• question_answer36)
  The mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the person as depicted in the Jataka stories. Who among the following could be that person?
  A)
   Lord Buddha                 done clear
  B)
   Lord Mahavira done clear
  C)
   Ashoka          done clear
  D)
   Chandragupta Maurya done clear
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• question_answer37)
  The Kailasanatha temple at Kanchi and the Shore temple at Mamallapuram remain the finest examples of the early structural temples of the:
  A)
   Satavahanas                 done clear
  B)
   Rashtrakutas done clear
  C)
   Pallavas                       done clear
  D)
   Chalukyas done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Consider the following statements regarding the Tillana:

  1. It is corresponding to the Tarana of Carnatic music.

  2. It is mainly a dance form, but on account of its brisk and attractive music, it sometimes finds a place in music concerts as a conclusion piece.

  3. It usually begins with jatis.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   2 only              done clear
  D)
   1,2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer39)
   Consider the following statements regarding the Odissi Dance:

  1. The Natya Shastra mentions many regional varieties, such as the south-eastern style known as the Odhra Magadha which can be identified as the earliest precursor of present day Odissi.

  2. The techniques of movement are built around the two basic postures of the Chowkand the Tribhanga.

  3. The torso movement is very important and is an unique feature of the Odissi style.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 3 only                done clear
  B)
   1 only done clear
  C)
   2 only                     done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer40)
  The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the
  A)
  Guptaart                 done clear
  B)
  Rashtrakutas art done clear
  C)
  Mauryanart               done clear
  D)
  Pallavas art done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Consider the following pairs:

  (Raga)	(Time)
  1. Bhairava	: Dawn
  2. Kausika	: Night
  3. Dipaka	: Night

  Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
  A)
  1 only                     done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 only                done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Which of the following dances do Pandanallur and Thanjavur styles belong to?
  A)
  Kuchipudi                      done clear
  B)
  Bharatanatyam done clear
  C)
  Kathakali                       done clear
  D)
  Odissi done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Consider the following statements about Sankhya school of Philosophy:

  1. Its foundation is attributed to Kapila.

  2. It mentions god as the super power.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Consider the following statements regarding Bhimbetka paintings:

  1. White and red colors have been used most commonly in these paintings.

  2. Most of the paintings belong to the Neolithic period.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Consider the following statements about Ajanta paintings:

  1. Both tempera and fresco techniques have been used in making of paintings.

  2. Most of the paintings depict scenes related to the life of Buddha.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Consider the following statements about Ghoomar:

  1. It is the traditional folk dance of Rajasthan.

  2. It was developed by Gond tribe.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Consider the following statements about Nagara styled temples:

  1. The amalaka was placed at the top of shikhar.

  2. The kalash was placed below amalaka.

  3. The flag was erected at the top of kalash.

  Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 only done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Consider the following statements about the Provida style of  temples:

  1. They evolved during the Vijaynagar rule.

  2. The presence of a large number of pillars is an important feature.

  3. The pillars have images mostly of cows.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Consider the following statements regarding 'Stupa':

  1. There is no reference of Stupa in any of the Vedas.

  2. The Buddhist Stupa building activities were at their peak: during post Mauryan age.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only                     done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Consider the following statements regarding the paintings of 'Ellora caves':

  1. The theme of the paintings is religious only.

  2. The earlier paintings show Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi borne through the clouds by Garuda.

  3. Paintings of the flying Apsaras are also found.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2 only                  done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 only                done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Which of the following paintings was/were prevalent in India during Delhi Sultanate?

  1. Mural painting

  2. Miniature painting

  3. Painting on cloths

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   3 only              done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer52)
  Consider the following statements regarding dances in India:

  1. The Rig Veda mentions dance.

  2. Women performed dances during Harappan period.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer53)
  Which of the following are stringed instruments?

  1. Sitar

  2. Pakhawaj

  3. Santoor

  4. Mridangam

  5. Sarangi

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3 only             done clear
  B)
   1, 3, 4 and 5 only      done clear
  C)
   2, 3, 4 and 5 only           done clear
  D)
   1, 3 and 5 only done clear
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• question_answer54)
  Consider the following statements regarding Urdu language:

  1. It was court language during Delhi Sultanate.

  2. It was used to write accounts of later Mughals.

  3. It is second official language of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. Nritya corresponds to pure dancing where the movements of the body do not express any mood and do not convey any meaning.

  2. Nritta corresponds to dancing with miming and gesticulation. ;

  3. Natya corresponds to a drama.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                done clear
  B)
   3 only                  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only               done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Consider the following statements regarding the differences between Hindustani and Carnatic styles of music:

  1. There is purity of application of Srutis and Swaras in the Carnatic style of music unlike the Hindustani music.

  2. In Hindustani style the performer gives equal importance to Swara and Shabd while the Carnatic style gives precedence to Swara over Shabd.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both land 2                   done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer57)
  The distinguished use of spotted red sandstone for sculptures is found in which of the following sculpture schools of India?
  A)
   Sarnath                        done clear
  B)
   Gandhara done clear
  C)
   Mathura                       done clear
  D)
   Amravati done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Consider the following statements about Ajanta paintings:

  1. The Ajanta caves show two clear-cut phases of paintings with depiction of Buddha.

  2. All the paintings in Ajanta caves are frescoes.

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only   done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2               done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Which of the following statements is not correct about 'Raga'?
  A)
   A raga must contain at least five swaras starting with 'sa'. done clear
  B)
   Most of the ragas have their own stipulated time. done clear
  C)
   Each raga has its own speed of singing which could be slow, medium or fast. done clear
  D)
   A raga is divided into units, the smallest being called 'matra'. done clear
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• question_answer60)
  'Natya Shastra', an ancient Indian treatise on the performing arts, contains commentaries on which of the following performing arts?

  1. Theatre

  2. Puppetry

  3. Music

  4. Dance

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1, 3 and 4 only  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4 only            done clear
  D)
   1, 2,3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer61)
  Consider the following statements about Ajanta and Ellora caves:

  1. In Ajanta caves, one can find paintings as well as sculptures while in Ellora caves only sculptures are found.

  2. Ajanta caves are Buddhist caves while Ellora caves are multi- religious caves.

  Which of the above statements is/are true?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
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• question_answer62)
  With reference to the art and culture of ancient India, which of the following statements is/ are true about Amravati style of sculpture?

  1. More importance was given to corporal aestheticism.

  2. Idols were made of bright marble primarily.

  3. Pallava dynasty patronized this style of sculpture.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer63)
   The demon 'Apasmara lying under the foot of the dancing Nataraja symbolizes:
  A)
   Ignorance                 done clear
  B)
   Darkness done clear
  C)
   Evil                       done clear
  D)
   Sorrows done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Consider the following statements regarding the Alvar poet-saints:

  1. They were considered devotees of Lord Vishnu.

  2. Their songs of love and devotion are compiled in a book known as Nalayira Divya Prabandham.

  3. They were all Brahmin.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Which of the following are not limbs of Ashtanga Yoga?

  1. Dharana

  2. Dhyana

  3. Jnana

  4. Bhakti

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:          
  A)
   1 and 2 only                                            done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   3 and 4 only done clear
  D)
   1 and 4 only done clear
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• question_answer66)
  Which of the following temples depict Nagara style of temple architecture?

  1. Sun temples at Konark and Modhera.

  2. Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh.

  3. Durga temple at Aihole.

  4. Kailashnath Temple at Ellora.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   3 and 4 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Consider the following statements about Indian music:

  1. Carnatic music was highly influenced by Persian and Sufism traditions.

  2. Classical genres of Carnatic music are dhrupad, dhamar, khyal, tarana and sadra.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer68)
  Which of the following are associated with Mauryan era?

  1. Stupas of Sanchi and Sarnath

  2. Rock-cut caves at Barabar

  3. Mathura school of sculpture

  4. Rock-cut temples in western Deccan

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   2 and 4 only done clear
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• question_answer69)
  Consider the following statements regarding bead art in India:

  1. It was prevalent in the era of Harappan Civilization.

  2. Only precious stones are used to make beads.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer70)
  Different 'ragas' of the Hindustani Classical Music are associated with different moods and feelings. In this regard which of the following options is incorrect?
  A)
   Sriraga is associated with peace. done clear
  B)
   Bhairava raga is associated with fear. done clear
  C)
   Kaushik raga is associated with joy. done clear
  D)
   Hindola raga is associated with love. done clear
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• question_answer71)
  Which of the following statements in regard to the features of the Vesara style of temple architecture, in India, is/are true?

  1. It is a combination of Dravida and Nagara styles.

  2. It was prevalent in Eastern India.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2              done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer72)
  Which of the following statements regarding cultural activities, in India, in 18th century, are correct?

  1. Decline in the Mughal architecture and painting.

  2. Decline in music.

  3. Vigorous growth in Urdu poetry.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2 only               done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only               done clear
  D)
   1,2, and 3 done clear
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• question_answer73)
  Which of the following statement is not correct about the 'Mathura School of Sculpture' during the pre-Gupta age in India?
  A)
   Mathura was primarily a centre of indigenous art. done clear
  B)
   There was an influence of Gandhara School of Art on it. done clear
  C)
   Several stone images of Vardhamana Mahavira were created under this school. done clear
  D)
   Several stone images of Krishna were created under this school. done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Consider the following statements about the 'Temple architecture' of India:

  1. Originally, Nagara style was practiced in North India while Dravida style was practiced in South India.

  2. Vesara style of temple architecture was predominant in the territory between the Vindhyas and the Krishna.

  3. While Dravidian form flourished regionally, the Nagara style on the other hand, developed dynastically.

  4. The temple at Bhitargaon is the first to have a shrine with a Shikhara.

  Which of the following statements given above are correct?
  A)
   1, 2 and 3 only  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 only done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4 only  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4 only done clear
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• question_answer75)
  In the Indian performing arts, a rasa is an emotion inspired in an audience by a performer. Consider the following statements in this regard:

  1. Rasas are created by bhavas: the gestures and facial expressions of the actors.

  2. Expressing Rasa in classical Indian dance form is referred to as Rasa-abhinaya.

  3. The Melattur style of Bharatanatyam dance was developed largely out of the devadasi traditions

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2 only                done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only                done clear
  D)
   1,2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Consider the following statements regarding ancient inscriptions found in India:

  1. The earliest inscriptions were written in the Pali language.

  2. The Sanskrit was adopted as an epigraphic medium after the Prakrit.

  3. During 9 and 101 century, use of regional language in the inscriptions was initiated.

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only                     done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                done clear
  D)
   3 only done clear
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• question_answer77)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. The process of the construction of Vihars and Chaityas in the north-western Deccan, in India, was started in second century B.C.

  2. Vihars were Buddhist temples and Chaityas were monasteries.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer78)
  The famous Rani ki Vav situated at Patan in Gujarat, was constructed under the rule of:
  A)
   Pratihara Dynasty          done clear
  B)
   Solanki Dynasty done clear
  C)
   Chalukya Dynasty        done clear
  D)
   Rashtrakuta Dynasty done clear
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