What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? Select the correct answer using the code given below.(2016) a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only c) 1 and 3 d) None of the statements given above is correct Answer: B While there is some evidence of architectural activity going back […]
Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status?
Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status? 1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees 2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma 3. Tirupathi Laddu Select the correct answer using the code given below:(2015) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 only 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: CSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Geographical_Indications_in_India
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?(2017)
Consider the following pairs: Traditions Communities Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?(2017) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) None of the above […]
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?(2015) a) Odia b) Konkani c) Bhojpuri d) Assamese Answer: A
Kalamkari painting refers to
Kalamkari painting refers to(2015) a) a hand-painted cotton textile in South India b) a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India c) a block-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India d) a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India Answer: A Kalamkari painting is a type of Indian folk textile art that […]
With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?(2015) a) Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli c) Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram d) Varaha Image at Udayagiri Answer: B Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar was created in 11th AD. Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram are 7th century […]
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of Buddha?
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below(2015) a) 1,2 and 3 b) 2 and 3 only c) 1,3 and 4 d) 3 and 4 only Answer: D Magadha, Kosala, Vaishali, Vajji etc were […]
A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their(2014) a) martial arts in North-East India b) musical tradition in North-West India c) classical vocal music in South India d) pietra dura tradition in Central India Answer: B The Manganhar are a Muslim community found in the desert of Rajasthan, India; mostly in the districts […]
Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2014)
Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Philosophy of PushtiMarg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(2014) a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: D‘Bijak’ is a composition of […]
With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?(2014) a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India b) It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area c) It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living […]