With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements:
With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills 2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?(2015) a) 1 only b) […]
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? Select the correct answer using the code given below : (2017) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: AOmkareshwar is a temple dedicated to God Shiva. Arasavalli Sun Temple is a 7th-century AD Sun […]
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs Tradition State1. Chapchar Kut festival — Mizoram2. Khongjom Parba ballad — Manipur3. Thang-Ta dance — SikkimWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (2018) a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 3 only d) 2 and 3 only Answer: B THANG TA is popular term for the ancient […]
The well-known painting “BaniThani” belongs to the
The well-known painting “BaniThani” belongs to the(2018) a) Bundi School b) Jaipur School c) Kangra School d) Kishangarh School Answer: D Bani Thani refers to the Indian miniature painting painted by Nihâl Chand from the Marwar school of Kishangarh. It portrays a woman who is elegant and graceful. The painting’s subject, Bani Thani, was a […]
With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term “paramitas”
With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term :paramitas:?(2020) a) The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) style. b) Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas. c) Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path d) Powerful merchant guilds […]
Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of(2019) a) Chalukyas b) Chandelas c) Rashtrakutas d) Vijayanagara Answer: D Kalyaana Mandapas were halls used for marriage or other ceremonies in Vijayanagara empire
With reference to India, the terms ‘halbi, Ho and Kui” pertain to
With reference to India, the terms ‘halbi, Ho and Kui” pertain to(2021) a) dance forms of Northwest India b) musical Instruments c) prehistoric cave paintings d) tribal languages Answer: D Some of the popular languages spoken by the tribes of India are as follows: Bhatri, Bhilli, Halbi, Ho, Kui etc.
With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements
With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in India 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to […]
With reference to cultural history of India consider the following pairs
With reference to cultural history of India consider the following pairs : 1.Parivrajaka : Renunciant and Wanderer 2.Shramana : Prest with a high status 3.Upasaka : Lay follower of buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?(2020) a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only […]
Which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/explanations?
India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/explanations?(2021) a) As compared to other countries, India had a better ship-building technology in ancient and medieval times […]