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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]