Thursday History and Culture Quiz #14

Hello Everyone,

Please attempt these 7 question on History and Culture to test your preparation for Prelims. Solution will be posted at 5:00pm

[Questions]

Q.1) During reign of which king did Mahayana Buddhism came into existence

a)Ashoka

b)Kanishka

c)Samudragupta

d)Dharampala

 

Q.2 Consider the following statements regarding the Theosophical movement:

1. It did not believe in the theory of Karma and Reincarnation

2. It drew inspiration from Upanishads and Vedanta

3. It believed in the universal brotherhood of humanity

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.3 Consider the following statement regarding the Morley-Minto Reforms,1909

1. Non-official majority was introduced in the imperial legislative council

2. Bicameralism in the imperial legislature was introduced

3.  It recommended the appointment of one Indian to the viceroy executive council

Which of the statements given above is/are false?

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 only

d) 2 and 3 only

 

Q.4 Which of the following forms of temple architecture has features from both Dravida as well as Nagara style?

a) Nayaka

b) Vesara

c) Vijayanagra

d) None of these

 

Q.5 Gharanas such as  Gwalior, Patiala, Agra are related to:

a) Khayal Music

b) Dhrupad Music

c) Thumri Music

d) Tappa Music

 

Q.6 Permanent settlement was made with:

a)Muqaddams

b)Village communities

c)Ryots

d)Zamindars

 

Q.7 The theme of Pala school of paintings is mainly:

a) Buddhist

b) Jainism

c) Hinduism

d) None of these