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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements :
With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements : 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. 2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam. 3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. Which of the statements […]
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 […]
Chaitra 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?
Chaitra 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?(2014) a) 22 March (or 21st March) b) 15th May (or 16th May) c) 31st March (or 30th March) d) 21st April (or 20th April Answer […]