Art & Culture PYQs

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1. Prelims 2016Q65Architecture

   What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?

   1.Both were built in the same period.

   2.Both belong to the same religious denomination.

   3.Both have rock-cut monuments.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc1 and 3 onlydNone of the statements given above is correct
2. Prelims 2015Q54Sculpture

   With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

   aLingaraja Temple at BhubaneswarbRock-cut Elephant at DhaulicRock-cut Monuments at MahabalipuramdVaraha Image at Udayagiri
3. Prelims 2015Q69Architecture

   In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found in

   aMeghalayabHimachal PradeshcJharkhanddTamil Nadu
4. Prelims 2015Q75Literature & Languages

   Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

   aOdiabKonkanicBhojpuridAssamese
5. Prelims 2015Q96Painting

   Kalamkari painting refers to

   aa hand-painted cotton textile in South Indiaba handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East Indiaca block-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of Indiada hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India
6. Prelims 2015Q99Fairs, Festivals & Crafts

   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.

   a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
7. Prelims 2014Q8Literature & Languages

   Consider the following languages :

   1.Gujarati

   2.Kannada

   3.Telugu

   Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classical Language/Languages' by the Government?

   a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
8. Prelims 2014Q26Fairs, Festivals & Crafts

   Every year, a monthlong ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes?

   aBhutia and LepchabGond and KorkucIrula and TodadSahariya and Agariya
9. Prelims 2014Q44Architecture

   With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to

   aan assembly of village eldersba religious sectca style of temple constructiondan administrative functionary
10. Prelims 2014Q47Religion & Philosophy

    Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

    aMimamsa and VedantabNyaya and VaisheshikacLokayata and KapalikadSankhya and Yoga
11. Prelims 2014Q54Literature & Languages

    The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from

    aKatha UpanishadbChandogya UpanishadcAitareya UpanishaddMundaka Upanishad
12. Prelims 2014Q76Fairs, Festivals & Crafts

    Consider the following towns of India :

    1.Bhadrachalam

    2.Chanderi

    3.Kancheepuram

    4.Karnal

    Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric?

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1, 2 and 3d1, 3 and 4
13. Prelims 2014Q83Dance

    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 given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb1 and 2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
14. Prelims 2014Q84Fairs, Festivals & Crafts

    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?

    a22nd March (or 21st March)b15th May (or 16th May)c31st March (or 30th March)d21st April (or 20th April)
15. Prelims 2014Q85Sculpture

    With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs :

    Famous work of sculpture : Site

    1.A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below : Ajanta

    2.A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock : Mount Abu

    3.“Arjuna’s Penance”/“Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface of huge boulders : Mamallapuram

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

    a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
16. Prelims 2014Q87Theatre & Puppetry

    With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?

    aIt is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South IndiabIt is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel areacIt is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of MalabardIt is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
17. Prelims 2014Q88Dance

    Consider the following pairs :

    1.Garba : Gujarat

    2.Mohiniattam : Odisha

    3.Yakshagana : Karnataka

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

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
18. Prelims 2014Q89Architecture

    With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs :

    Famous shrine : Location

    1.Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley

    2.Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako : Zanskar Valley

    3.Alchi temple complex : Ladakh

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

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
19. Prelims 2014Q91Music

    A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their

    amartial arts in North-East Indiabmusical tradition in North-West Indiacclassical vocal music in South Indiadpietra dura tradition in Central India
20. Prelims 2013Q4Architecture

    With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:

    1.The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.

    2.The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.

    3.At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc3 onlyd1, 2 and 3