Art and Culture Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In the context of Gupta administration, the term 'vithi' referred to a/an:

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    elephantry unit
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    administrative unit
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    personal guard of the king
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    soldier
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Answer : 2. "administrative unit"
Explanation :

1. In the context of the Gupta administration, the word 'this' means administrative unit.

2. Mention of rituals is found in the inscriptions of the Gupta period. For example, the Faridpur copper plate of 405 AD, mentions a Vithipati who worked together with 20 Mahattars of a subject.

Q:

In which state of India is the Natyanjali festival celebrated?

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    Goa
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    Tamil Nadu
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    Uttar Pradesh
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    Rajasthan
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Answer : 2. "Tamil Nadu"

Q:

With which of the following garden is the name of Nekchand Saini associated?

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    Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar
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    Rock Garden, Chandigarh
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    Hanging Garden, Mumbai
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    Vrindavan Garden, Mysore
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Answer : 2. "Rock Garden, Chandigarh"
Explanation :

1. The famous Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh.

2. The first rock garden in India has been established in Chandigarh.

3. It was constructed in the year 1957 by Officer Nek Chand.

4. The first rock garden of Chandigarh is also known as Nek Chand Rock Garden.

Q:

.................. comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution. 

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    Nalanda
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    Rani Ki vav
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    Hill Forts of Rajasthan
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    Fatephur Sikri
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Answer : 1. "Nalanda"

Q:

Which state of India organizes 'Rann Utsav' every year?

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    Maharashtra
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    Gujarat
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    Madhya Pradesh
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    Rajasthan
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Answer : 2. "Gujarat "
Explanation :

1. Rann Utsav is a wonderful festival in Kutch, Gujarat.

2. Kutch Mahotsav features various Kutch attractions like White Rann, Mandvi beach, handicraft villages, Kutch textiles made by local artists, remarkable beautiful natural wonders and the heritage of Kutch.

3. Kutch, one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse districts of Gujarat, is a festive land of arts, crafts, music, dance, people and nature.

Q:

Who among the following is/was NOT a tabla player? 

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    Kishan Maharaj
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    Zakir Hussain
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    Allah Rakha
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    Sheikh Chinna Moula
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Answer : 4. "Sheikh Chinna Moula"

Q:

With which of the following states is the folk dance named 'Terah Taali' traditionally associated?

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    Rajasthan
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    Maharashtra
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    Assam
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    Telangana
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Answer : 1. "Rajasthan"
Explanation :

The folk dance named 'Terah Tali' is traditionally associated with Rajasthan.

1. Performed by women of the Kamad caste

2. It is done by tying 13 Manjeeras on different body parts.

3. Manjiras are played with rhythm

4. Padarla village of Pali district is the main centre of

5. This folk dance is performed in Baba Ramdev temple.

Q:

Who is the author of "India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium"?

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    APJ Abdul Kalam
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    Shashi Tharoor
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    Narendra Modi
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    Arun Shourie
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Answer : 1. "APJ Abdul Kalam"

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