Indian Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

With which of the following states is the dance form ‘Povadas’ associated?

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    Odisha
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    Bihar
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Maharashtra
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    West Bengal
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "Maharashtra"

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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    Wrong
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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:

Madhubani painting is related to which state?

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    Uttar Pradesh
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Kerala
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Bihar
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Tamilnadu
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 3. "Bihar"

Q:

The Kodava community of Coorg worships weapons during the ______ festival.

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    Madai
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    Kailpodh
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    Thaipusam
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Bhagoriya
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Answer : 2. "Kailpodh"
Explanation :

1. The Kodava community of Coorg worships weapons during the Kailapodha festival.

2. This festival is celebrated in the first week of September,

3. It marks the end of hardships for the farming community.

4. It is a symbol of the togetherness and prosperity of the community.

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
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Hanging Garden, Mumbai
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    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:

Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT?

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    Zia Mohiuddin Dagar - Rudra Vina
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    Kadri Gopalnath − Saxophone
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Kumar Gandharva - Guitar
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Bombay Jayashree - Vocalist
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Answer : 3. "Kumar Gandharva - Guitar"

Q:

The two epics, ‘Raghuvamsha’ and ‘Kumarasambhava’ are works of ______.

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    Valmiki
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    Ramdas
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    Sivananda
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Kalidas
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Answer : 4. "Kalidas"
Explanation :

1. Two epics, 'Raghuvansh' and 'Kumarasambhavam' are works written by Kalidasa.

2. Kalidas was a great poet and playwright of Sanskrit language. Who was born in the 4th century AD.

3. His famous works include Raghuvansh, Kumarasambhavam, Meghdoot, Abhijnanashakuntalam and Vikramorvasiya.

4. Kumarasambhavam is an epic that narrates the love story of Shiva and Parvati and the birth of Kartikeya.

Q:

The ‘Ghumura’ dance is from the state of:

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    Punjab
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    Wrong
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    Odisha
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Tamil Nadu
    Correct
    Wrong
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    Kerala
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Answer : 2. "Odisha"

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