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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:
With 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. Which of the statements given above […]
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs : 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?(2014) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: C Mohiniattam: Kerala
Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees / fabric?
Consider the following towns of India : 1. Bhadrachalam 2. Chanderi 3. Kancheepuram 4. Kamal Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees / fabric?(2014) a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1, 2 and 3 d) 1, 3 and 4 Answer: B Chanderi and Kancheepuram cities […]
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 […]
With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to(2014) a) an assembly of village elders b) a religious sect c) a style of temple construction d) an administrative functionary Answer : C Panchayatan is a style of temple construction that has a central shrine surrounded by four other shrines. It has […]