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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following pairs:
Ancient city : Adjacent River
- Harappa : Ravi River
- Mohenjo-daro : Indus River
- Lothal : Mahi River
Which of the above pair/pairs is /are correctly matched?
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The Indus Civilization represents the earliest manifestation of urban development in the plains of the Indus valley and its extension along the Arabian sea-coast. The four principal settlements so far excavated provide the material to reconstruct the cultural content of the civilization. Two lie in Pakistan: Harappa, usually identified with Hariyupiya of the Rigveda, is situated on an old bed (sukbrawa) of the river Ravi in Sahiwal District of Punjab, and Mohenjo-daro (literally ‘mound of the dead’) is on the right bank of the Indus river in Larkana District of Sind. The other two sites are in western India; Lothal is situated on the Sabarmati river at the head of the gulf of Cambay on the west coast of India, and Kalibangan (literally ‘black bangles’) lies some 310 km north-west of Delhi along the left bank of the now-dry Ghaggar (old Sarasvati) river in northern Rajasthan.
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The Indus Civilization represents the earliest manifestation of urban development in the plains of the Indus valley and its extension along the Arabian sea-coast. The four principal settlements so far excavated provide the material to reconstruct the cultural content of the civilization. Two lie in Pakistan: Harappa, usually identified with Hariyupiya of the Rigveda, is situated on an old bed (sukbrawa) of the river Ravi in Sahiwal District of Punjab, and Mohenjo-daro (literally ‘mound of the dead’) is on the right bank of the Indus river in Larkana District of Sind. The other two sites are in western India; Lothal is situated on the Sabarmati river at the head of the gulf of Cambay on the west coast of India, and Kalibangan (literally ‘black bangles’) lies some 310 km north-west of Delhi along the left bank of the now-dry Ghaggar (old Sarasvati) river in northern Rajasthan.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct about “Pottery development” in Harappan Civilization?
- Both Plain and painted pottery was developed in Harappan cities.
- Most of the potteries that have been found were handmade.
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Pottery development in Harappan Civilization.
Statement 1 is correct: The potteries found at the excavation sites can be broadly classified into two kinds – plain pottery and painted pottery. The painted pottery is also known as Red and Black pottery as it used red colour to paint the background and glossy black paint was used to draw designs and figures on the red background. Trees, birds, animal figures and geometrical patterns were the recurring themes of the paintings.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Most of the potteries that have been found are very fine wheel-made wares, with a very few being handmade. Some examples of polychrome pottery have also been found, though very rare.
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Pottery development in Harappan Civilization.
Statement 1 is correct: The potteries found at the excavation sites can be broadly classified into two kinds – plain pottery and painted pottery. The painted pottery is also known as Red and Black pottery as it used red colour to paint the background and glossy black paint was used to draw designs and figures on the red background. Trees, birds, animal figures and geometrical patterns were the recurring themes of the paintings.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Most of the potteries that have been found are very fine wheel-made wares, with a very few being handmade. Some examples of polychrome pottery have also been found, though very rare.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following animals is/are found in the abacus of the “Sarnath Pillar”?
- Horse
- Elephant
- Rhinoceros
- Tiger
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The abacus and the animal part of the Sarnath pillar forms theofficial national emblem of India. In the abacus of the Sarnath pillar, four animals are shown representing four directions – a galloping horse (west), a bull (east), an elephant (south) and a lion (north). The animals seem to follow each other turning the wheel of existence till eternity.
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The abacus and the animal part of the Sarnath pillar forms theofficial national emblem of India. In the abacus of the Sarnath pillar, four animals are shown representing four directions – a galloping horse (west), a bull (east), an elephant (south) and a lion (north). The animals seem to follow each other turning the wheel of existence till eternity.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct about “Stupas”?
- Stupas were burial mounds prevalent in India from the Mauryan period.
- During the period of Ashoka, the art of stupas reached its climax.
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Stupas.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Stupas were burial mounds prevalent in India from the Vedic period. It is a conventional representation of a funeral cumulus in which relics and ashes of the dead were kept.
Statement 2 is correct: During the period of Ashoka, the art of stupas reached its climax. Almost 84000 stupas were erected during his period.Although a Vedic tradition, stupas were popularised by the Buddhists.
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Stupas.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Stupas were burial mounds prevalent in India from the Vedic period. It is a conventional representation of a funeral cumulus in which relics and ashes of the dead were kept.
Statement 2 is correct: During the period of Ashoka, the art of stupas reached its climax. Almost 84000 stupas were erected during his period.Although a Vedic tradition, stupas were popularised by the Buddhists.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements is/are correct about “Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple”?
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is one of the most illustrious lord Shiva temples in the country.
- It is situated on the island of Srirangam that is bounded by the two rivers of Cauvery and Vellar.
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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, is one of the most illustrious Vaishnav temples in the country, dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Hindu deity, Bhagwan (God or Lord) Vishnu.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Situated in an ethereal setting on the island of Srirangam that is bounded by the two rivers of Cauvery and Kollidam (a tributary of Cauvery), this living temple and sacred centre of pilgrimage is counted as the first and foremost among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Bhagwan Vishnu.
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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, is one of the most illustrious Vaishnav temples in the country, dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Hindu deity, Bhagwan (God or Lord) Vishnu.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Situated in an ethereal setting on the island of Srirangam that is bounded by the two rivers of Cauvery and Kollidam (a tributary of Cauvery), this living temple and sacred centre of pilgrimage is counted as the first and foremost among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Bhagwan Vishnu.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsThe terms, “rekha-prasada, phamsana, valabhi” is related to which of the following?
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There are many subdivisions of nagara temples depending on the shape of the shikhara.
- The most common name for the simple shikhara which is square at the base and whose walls curve or slope inward to a point on top is called the ‘latina’ or the rekha-prasada type of shikara.
- The second major type of architectural form in the nagara order is the phamsana. Phamsana buildings tend to be broader and shorter than latina ones.
- The third main sub-type of the nagara building is what is generally called the valabhi type. These are rectangular buildings with a roof that rises into a vaulted chamber. The edge of this vaulted chamber is rounded, like the bamboo or wooden wagons that would have been drawn by bullocks in ancient times. They are usually called ‘wagonvaulted buildings’.
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There are many subdivisions of nagara temples depending on the shape of the shikhara.
- The most common name for the simple shikhara which is square at the base and whose walls curve or slope inward to a point on top is called the ‘latina’ or the rekha-prasada type of shikara.
- The second major type of architectural form in the nagara order is the phamsana. Phamsana buildings tend to be broader and shorter than latina ones.
- The third main sub-type of the nagara building is what is generally called the valabhi type. These are rectangular buildings with a roof that rises into a vaulted chamber. The edge of this vaulted chamber is rounded, like the bamboo or wooden wagons that would have been drawn by bullocks in ancient times. They are usually called ‘wagonvaulted buildings’.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are NOT feature/features of “South Indian or Dravida Style of temple”?
- The dravida temple is enclosed in a wall.
- At the entrance to the South Indian temple’s garbhagriha, it would be usual to find images such as mithunas and the river goddesses like Kaveri and Krishna.
- It is common to find a large water reservoir, or a temple tank, enclosed within the complex.
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THE DRAVIDA OR SOUTH INDIAN TEMPLE STYLE.
Statement 1 is correct: Unlike the nagara temple, the dravida temple is enclosed within a compound wall. The front wall has an entrance gateway in its centre, which is known as a gopuram. The shape of the main temple tower known as vimana in Tamil Nadu is like a stepped pyramid that rises up geometrically rather than the curving shikhara of North India.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Whereas at the entrance to the North Indian temple’s garbhagriha, it would be usual to find images such as mithunas and the river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, in the south you will generally find sculptures of fierce dvarapalas or the door-keepers guarding the temple.
Statement 3 is correct: It is common to find a large water reservoir, or a temple tank, enclosed within the complex.
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THE DRAVIDA OR SOUTH INDIAN TEMPLE STYLE.
Statement 1 is correct: Unlike the nagara temple, the dravida temple is enclosed within a compound wall. The front wall has an entrance gateway in its centre, which is known as a gopuram. The shape of the main temple tower known as vimana in Tamil Nadu is like a stepped pyramid that rises up geometrically rather than the curving shikhara of North India.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Whereas at the entrance to the North Indian temple’s garbhagriha, it would be usual to find images such as mithunas and the river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna, in the south you will generally find sculptures of fierce dvarapalas or the door-keepers guarding the temple.
Statement 3 is correct: It is common to find a large water reservoir, or a temple tank, enclosed within the complex.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 points“Arivar Koil” cave paintings are located in which of the following state?
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Sittanavasal Cave (Arivar Koil) Paintings: Located 16 km northwest of Pudukkottai town in Tamil Nadu, these famous rock-cut caves are known for the paintings in the Jain temples. These murals have close resemblance to Bagh and Ajanta paintings. The paintings are not only on the walls but also on the ceiling and pillars. The paintings are with the theme of Jain Samavasarana (Preaching hall).
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Sittanavasal Cave (Arivar Koil) Paintings: Located 16 km northwest of Pudukkottai town in Tamil Nadu, these famous rock-cut caves are known for the paintings in the Jain temples. These murals have close resemblance to Bagh and Ajanta paintings. The paintings are not only on the walls but also on the ceiling and pillars. The paintings are with the theme of Jain Samavasarana (Preaching hall).
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 points“Tasvir Khana”- a formal artistic studio was established by which of the following?
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Akbar was responsible for establishment of an entire department devoted to the paintings and scribing of his documents. He established a formal artistic studio called Tasvir Khana where the artists were hired on salary and they developed their own styles. Akbar looked upon paintings as a means of study and amusement. He believed that a painting could show the demeanor of the subject and regularly gave awards to those painters who created lifelike images.
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Akbar was responsible for establishment of an entire department devoted to the paintings and scribing of his documents. He established a formal artistic studio called Tasvir Khana where the artists were hired on salary and they developed their own styles. Akbar looked upon paintings as a means of study and amusement. He believed that a painting could show the demeanor of the subject and regularly gave awards to those painters who created lifelike images.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsThe “Baluchari and Jamdani” traditional regional sarees are related to which of the following State?
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Hand-woven and hand stitched sarees of West Bengal including Baluchari sarees, Swarnachari sarees, Jamdani sarees, Kantha sarees, Linen sarees, Tussar sarees, Murshidabadi Silk sarees. Bengal sarees are known for their intricate motif pattern and artistry.
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Hand-woven and hand stitched sarees of West Bengal including Baluchari sarees, Swarnachari sarees, Jamdani sarees, Kantha sarees, Linen sarees, Tussar sarees, Murshidabadi Silk sarees. Bengal sarees are known for their intricate motif pattern and artistry.