Art & Culture

Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara?

Among the four main forms of existence of life a recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included ?

1/6. The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :

What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography ?

Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct ? 1, It was located in the lower Krishna valley. 2. In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size. 3. The Amaravati school of sculpture made : a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia. Select the answer using the code given below :

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the : (a) Agra Gharana (b) Gwalior Gharana (c) Patiala Gharana (d@) Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

Consider the following statements with regard to the film ‘Boong’:

The famous Dancing Girl figurine from Mohenjo-daro is made of which material?

Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?

Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:

Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO: 1. Shantiniketan 2. Rani-ki-Vav 3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas 4. Mahabodhi Bodhgaya Temple Complex at Bodhgaya. How many of the above properties were included in 2023?

With reference to Ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. Tathagata. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?

In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

With reference to ancient India, consider the folloWing statements : 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct?

“Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.” The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

Consid.er the following pairs : Site Well known for 1. Besnagar Shaivite .cave shrine 2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal Jain cave shrine How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statelllents : Statement-! : . 7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement-II : It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements m respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002: Statement-! : One of the standard the National Flag of 600 mm x 400 mm . . Statement-11 : sizes India of is The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3 : 2. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somanath Temple at Verval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple? 1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines 2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni. 3. Pran Pratistha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present-day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards: 1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India. 2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in 1954, were suspended only once. 3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year. Which of the above statements are not correct?

With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in India. 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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 religious history of india, consider the following statement: 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism 2.Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. 3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the cultural history of India consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka – Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana – Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka – Lay follower of Buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following: 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

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

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

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

Consider the following pairs : Tradition State 1. Chapchar Kut festival — Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba ballad — Manipur 3. Thong-To dance — Sikkim Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

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

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?

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?

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

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 ?

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

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 used to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?

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

Consider the following pairs : Traditions – Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival — Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj JaatYatra — Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari — Santhais Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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 :

1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments.

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

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

Kalamkari painting refers to

Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘Geographical Indication’ status?

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?

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?

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 : Ajanta celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below 2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he : Mount Abu rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock 3.“Arjuna’s Penance” /”Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface : Mamallapuram of huge boulders Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?

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

Consider the following pairs: 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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?

Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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

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

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

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?

Consider the following pairs: Programme / Project Ministry 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme : Ministry of Agriculture 2. Desert Development Programme : Ministry of Environment and Forests National Watershed Development : Ministry of Rural Development Project for Rainfed Areas Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?

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?

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

Consider the following historical places: 1\. Ajanta Caves 2\. Lepakshi Temple 3\. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?

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 transrmigration 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 is /are correct?

In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?

With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct? 1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal Period. 2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music. 3. Dhrupad Alap users Sanskrit syllables from Mantras. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below.**

How do you distinguish between kuchipudi and bharatnatyam dances? 1\. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues i found in kuchipudi dance but not in bharatnatyam. 2 . Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of bharatnatyam but have such a form of movements.

Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called “Bhumiparsh Mudra”. it symbolizes

The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the

The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by

The “dharma” and “rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to oneself and to others. 2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this Last” and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi?