Indian Art and Cultural Questions and Answers Practice Question and Answer

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Under the Mahayana Buddhism

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    Buddha's presence was shown in sculpture by using certain signs.
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    Statues of Buddha were made.
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    Bodhisattvas were not accepted as they were yet to attain enlightenment.
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    Mathura and Taxila declined as centres of sculpture.
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Answer : 2. "Statues of Buddha were made. "
Explanation :

Buddhism is an Indian religion based on a series of core teachings attributed to Gautam Buddha. It originated in ancient India as a Shramana tradition between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE, spreading to much of Asia.

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In which state of India is Saga Dawa or the Triple Blessed Festival celebrated? 

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    Karnataka
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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Uttar Pradesh
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    Sikkim
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Answer : 4. "Sikkim "

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______ is a dance which combines speech, mime and pure dance.

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    Kathakali
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    Bharatanatyam
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    Mohiniattam
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    Kuchipudi
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Answer : 4. "Kuchipudi"
Explanation :

1. It is a traditional Indian classical dance originating from Andhra Pradesh.

2. It is an expressive dance form that combines dance, music and drama.

3. It requires extensive footwork.

4. It is one of the major forms of Indian classical dance.

5. It originated in a village called Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

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The ‘Veeragase’ dance, performed during the Dusshera festival holds a special place in the folk dances of the state of ______.

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    Karnataka
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    Assam
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    Odisha
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    Sikkim
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Answer : 1. "Karnataka"
Explanation :

1. The 'Veeragase' dance performed during the Dussehra festival holds a special place among the folk dances of the state of Karnataka.

 2. It is a vigorous dance which is based on Hindu mythology.

3. It is a vigorous dance based on Hindu mythology and involves very aggressive energy-drenching dance movements performed by Jangma.

Q:

Sabrimala Temple is located in?

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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Himachal Pradesh
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    Manipur
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    Kerala
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Answer : 4. "Kerala"

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Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship Goddess Mahakali in which of the following states?

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    Telangana
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    Assam
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    Kerala
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    Madhya Pradesh
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Answer : 1. "Telangana"
Explanation :

Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian state of Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh. During this festival, Goddess Mahakali is worshiped with offerings of food and other items. Devotees offer Bonalu (cooked rice, jaggery, curd, and other food items) to the goddess as a symbol of gratitude and seek her blessings for the well-being of their families and communities. The festival is marked by colorful processions, traditional music, and dance performances.

Q:

‘Matki’ is a form of dance from the state of:

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    Kerala
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    Gujarat
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    Madhya Pradesh
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    West Bengal
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Answer : 3. "Madhya Pradesh "

Q:

Which one of the following books is NOT written by Munshi Premchand?

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    Godan
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    Mansarovar
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    Gaban
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    Guide
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Answer : 4. "Guide "

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