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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]