Art and Culture – 2012 – 2018 part -I
Art and Culture - 2012 - 2018 I
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryIn the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following languages:
1. Gujarati
2. Kannada
3. Telugu
Which of the above has/have been declared as ‘Classical Language / Languages’ by the Government?Correct
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryThe national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following towns of India:
1. Bhadrachalam
2. Chanderi
3. Kancheepuram
4. Karnal
Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees / fabric?Correct
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:
- Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
- It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
- It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryChaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:
Famous work of sculpture Site 1. A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below Ajanta 2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock Mount Abu 3. “Arjuna’s Penance” /”Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface of huge boulders Mamallapuram Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following pairs:
- Garba : Gujarat
- Mohiniattam : Odisha
- Yakshagana : Karnataka
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:
Famous shrine Location
1. Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley
2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako : Zanskar Valley
3. Alchi temple complex : Ladakh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?Correct
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryA community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich one of the following was given classical language status recently?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryKalamkari painting refers to
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following pairs:
Famous place Region
1. Bodhgaya Baghelkhand
2. Khajuraho Bundelkhand
3. Shirdi Vidarbha
4. Nasik (Nashik) Malwa
5. Tirupati Rayalaseema
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of who of the following?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements :
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhat is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.
2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryThe painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft – illustrated paintings at
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following pairs:
Traditions – Communities
1. Chaliha Sahib Festival – Sindhis
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra – Gonds
3. Wari -Warkari – Santhals
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?Correct
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Art and Culture – 2012 – 2018 Part – ii
Art and Culture - 2012 - 2018 II
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryThe Nagara, the Dravida and the Visara are the
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?
1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal Period.
2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
3. Dhrupad Alap users Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryHow do you distinguish between kuchipudi and bharatnatyam dances?
1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues i found in kuchipudi dance but not in bharatnatyam.
2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of bharatnatyam but have such a form of movements.
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryLord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called “Bhumiparsh Mudra”. It symbolizes
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1.The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2.The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
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1 pointsCategory: HistorySome Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?Correct
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?Correct
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWhich of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryWith reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:
1. It is a song and dance performance.
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryIn which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following statements:
1. Deification of the Buddha
2. Trading the path of
Bodhisattvas
3. Image worship and rituals
Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?Correct
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryIn which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
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1 pointsCategory: HistoryConsider the following statements:
1. Deification of the Buddha
2. Trading the path of
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1 pointsCategory: History, Art & CultureWith reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga.
2. Amarasimha is- associated with Harshavardhana
3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta – II
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1 pointsCategory: History, Art & CultureWith reference to the cultural history of India consider the following pairs:
1. Parivrajaka – Renunciant and Wanderer
2. Shramana – Priest with a high status
3. Upasaka – Lay follower of Buddhism
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1 pointsCategory: History, Art & CultureWith reference to the religious history of india, consider the following statement:
1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism
2.Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.
3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism.
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1 pointsCategory: History, Art & CultureWith reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’?
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