UPSC Art & Culture Test 1 (Old Year Questions)
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UPSC Art & Culture Test 1
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1 pointsIn medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
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It is said that when Pajjota heard of the Buddha’s advent to the world, he sent his chaplain’s son, Kaccāna, with seven others, to invite him to Avanti. According to a late tradition recorded in the Buddhavamsa (Bu.xxviii.10), the Buddha’s mat (nisīdana) and rug were deposited, after his death, in Avanti. It was during Ashoka’s time that Buddism spread to Gandhara.Incorrect
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It is said that when Pajjota heard of the Buddha’s advent to the world, he sent his chaplain’s son, Kaccāna, with seven others, to invite him to Avanti. According to a late tradition recorded in the Buddhavamsa (Bu.xxviii.10), the Buddha’s mat (nisīdana) and rug were deposited, after his death, in Avanti. It was during Ashoka’s time that Buddism spread to Gandhara. -
Question 3 of 20
3. Question
1 pointsEvery year, a month long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant samplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes?
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:
- Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
- It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
- 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?
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The Sattriya form uses a variety of hand gestures and foot positions. It also has its own style of music, based on classical ragas and the talas (rhythm) of borgeets (devotional songs composed by Sankardeva and Madhavdeva) and the songs of the one-act-plays.Incorrect
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The Sattriya form uses a variety of hand gestures and foot positions. It also has its own style of music, based on classical ragas and the talas (rhythm) of borgeets (devotional songs composed by Sankardeva and Madhavdeva) and the songs of the one-act-plays. -
Question 5 of 20
5. Question
1 pointsChaitra 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?
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs :
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?Correct
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Varaha avtaar sculpture is at Udayagiri caves near Bhilsa.Incorrect
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to India”s culture and tradition, what is “Kalaripayattu”?
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
1. Garba : Gujarat
2. Mohiniattam : Odisha
3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:
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The village of Nako, at about 13,000 feet (3,900 m), in Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh has an early temple complex. The main temple is called the Lhotsava Lakhang, or the temple of the great translator Rinchen Zangpo. Enclosed between the Greater Himalaya and the Zaskar, Nako is located at the east end of Kinnaur Valley.Incorrect
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The village of Nako, at about 13,000 feet (3,900 m), in Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh has an early temple complex. The main temple is called the Lhotsava Lakhang, or the temple of the great translator Rinchen Zangpo. Enclosed between the Greater Himalaya and the Zaskar, Nako is located at the east end of Kinnaur Valley. -
Question 10 of 20
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- “Bijak” is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
- The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
Which of the statements given above is/are corect?
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Vallabhacharya’s philosophy came to be known as Pushtimarga (the path of grace). Kabir’s ideas were later collected and preserved in Bijak.Incorrect
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Vallabhacharya’s philosophy came to be known as Pushtimarga (the path of grace). Kabir’s ideas were later collected and preserved in Bijak. -
Question 11 of 20
11. Question
1 pointsA community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
1 pointsIbadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was?
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
1 pointsConsider the following languages:
1. Gujarati
2. Kannada
3. Telugu
Which of the above has/have been declared as ‘classical language/ languages’ by the Government?
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the cultural history of India, the term “Panchayatan” refers to
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
1 pointsThe national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from?
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
1 pointsConsider the following Bhakti Saints:
- Dadu Dayal
- Guru Nanak
- Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
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Guru Nanak ( 1469 – 1539)Dadu Dayal (1544–1603)Kakarla Tyagabrahmam (1767 – 1847) Lodi dynasty fell and Badur took over: 1526Incorrect
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Guru Nanak ( 1469 – 1539)Dadu Dayal (1544–1603)Kakarla Tyagabrahmam (1767 – 1847) Lodi dynasty fell and Badur took over: 1526 -
Question 18 of 20
18. Question
1 pointsConsider the following historical places:
- Ajanta Caves
- Lepakshi Temple
- Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?
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The Lepakshi temple has the finest specimens of mural paintings of the Vijayanagar kings.Incorrect
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The Lepakshi temple has the finest specimens of mural paintings of the Vijayanagar kings. -
Question 19 of 20
19. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:
- Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
- 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?
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Samkhya is an Orthodox Indian philosophical system. Orthodox Indian philosophical system believes in soul and karma theory. For Karma theory to hold, soul has to undergo rebirth or transmigration. Therefore, without liberation no soul can be free from the cycle of rebirth or transmigration.Samkhya school philosophy- after you have ‘died’ in this life you will go through a process of rebirth where depending on your actions in your former life your status will be decided.Incorrect
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Samkhya is an Orthodox Indian philosophical system. Orthodox Indian philosophical system believes in soul and karma theory. For Karma theory to hold, soul has to undergo rebirth or transmigration. Therefore, without liberation no soul can be free from the cycle of rebirth or transmigration.Samkhya school philosophy- after you have ‘died’ in this life you will go through a process of rebirth where depending on your actions in your former life your status will be decided. -
Question 20 of 20
20. Question
1 pointsIn 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?
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Tribhanga, literally meaning three parts break, consists of three bends in the body; at the neck, waist and knee, hence the body is oppositely curved at waist and neck which gives it a gentle “S” shapeIncorrect
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Tribhanga, literally meaning three parts break, consists of three bends in the body; at the neck, waist and knee, hence the body is oppositely curved at waist and neck which gives it a gentle “S” shape