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1. Prelims 2021Q41Literature & Languages

   With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

   aJain monksbplaywrightsctemple architectsdphilosophers
2. Prelims 2021Q49Architecture

   Which one of the following statements is correct?

   aAjanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.bSanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.cPandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.dAmaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.
3. Prelims 2021Q95Literature & Languages

   With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to

   adance forms of Northwest Indiabmusical instrumentscpre-historic cave paintingsdtribal languages
4. Prelims 2020Q31Religion & Philosophy

   With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’ ?

   aThe earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) stylebPhilosophical schools that did not accept the authority of VedascPerfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva pathdPowerful merchant guilds of early medieval South India
5. Prelims 2020Q36Literature & Languages

   With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements :

   1.Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga.

   2.Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana.

   3.Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta – II.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
6. Prelims 2019Q11Architecture

   Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

   aChalukyabChandelacRashtrakutadVijayanagara
7. Prelims 2019Q16Music

   With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?

   aTansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.bTansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.cTansen composed songs on his patrons.dTansen invented many Ragas.
8. Prelims 2019Q17Painting

   Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?

   aHumayunbAkbarcJahangirdShah Jahan
9. Prelims 2018Q22Fairs, Festivals & Crafts

   Consider the following pairs :

   Tradition — State

   1.Chapchar Kut festival — Mizoram

   2.Khongjom Parba ballad — Manipur

   3.Thang-Ta dance — Sikkim

   Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb1 and 2c3 onlyd2 and 3
10. Prelims 2018Q42Painting

    The well-known painting “Bani Thani” belongs to the

    aBundi schoolbJaipur schoolcKangra schooldKishangarh school
11. Prelims 2018Q44Music

    With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements :

    1.Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna.

    2.Tyagaraja created several new ragas.

    3.Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries.

    4.Annamacharya kirtanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara.

    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a1 and 3 onlyb2 and 4 onlyc1, 2 and 3d2, 3 and 4
12. Prelims 2018Q54Fairs, Festivals & Crafts

    Consider the following pairs :

    Craft — Heritage of

    1.Puthukkuli shawls — Tamil Nadu

    2.Sujni embroidery — Maharashtra

    3.Uppada Jamdani saris — Karnataka

    Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb1 and 2c3 onlyd2 and 3
13. Prelims 2018Q71Religion & Philosophy

    With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to

    aBuddhismbJainismcVaishnavismdShaivism
14. Prelims 2018Q72ArchitectureAnswer disputed

    With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements :

    1.White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.

    2.Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
15. Prelims 2018Q74Religion & Philosophy

    With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world ?

    aAvalokiteshvarabLokesvaracMaitreyadPadmapani
16. Prelims 2017Q12Music

    With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements :

    1.It is a song and dance performance.

    2.Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.

    3.It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1, 2 and 3b1 and 3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1 only
17. Prelims 2017Q69Painting

    The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at

    aAjantabBadamicBaghdEllora
18. Prelims 2017Q70Fairs, Festivals & Crafts

    Consider the following pairs :

    Traditions : Communities

    1.Chaliha Sahib Festival – Sindhis

    2.Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra – Gonds

    3.Wari-Warkari – Santhals

    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlydNone of the above
19. Prelims 2017Q75Architecture

    Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples ?

    1.Arasavalli

    2.Amarakantak

    3.Omkareshwar

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
20. Prelims 2016Q10Literature & Languages

    Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

    aSwapnavasavadattabMalavikagnimitracMeghadootadRatnavali