Indian Culture MCQs

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The sect is believed to have originated in Karnataka and migrated to Maharashtra later. The followers of the sect believe that Dnyaneshwar laid the foundation stone, which is evident from the saying “Dnyanadev rachila paya”

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Siddhendra Yogi from Bhamakalapam dance drama developed the classical dance of Kuchpudi. The play Bhamakalpam deals with the Hindu God, Lord Krishna and his companions Satyabhama and Rukmini.

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The Calico Museum of Textiles is located in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The museum is managed by the Sarabhai Foundation.

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Homai Vyarawalla was India’s first woman photojournalist. She began work in the late 1930s and retired in the early 1970s. In 2011, she was awarded Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award of the Republic of India.

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Kambala is an annual buffalo race held traditionally in Karnataka state of India. The event was recently in news, when after the ban on Jallikattu; the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has asked Karnataka government to ban the race citing reasons of cruelity to animals.

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Recently, Reliance Defence and Engineering Limited (RDEL)- a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure launched first two offshore naval petrol vessels (NOPVs) at their shipyard in Pipavav in Gujarat. The two NOPVs – ‘Shachi’ and ‘Shruti’ – are among five ships being constructed by RDEL under the P-21 project of the Indian Navy. These are the first set of warships that have been manufactured by the private defence sector for the Indian Navy. The new ships will help the Indian Navy in its surveillance activities across India’s vast Exclusive Economic Zone. The ships, Shachi and Shruti will also perform tasks such as fleet support operations, maritime security of offshore assets, anti-piracy patrols, coastal security operations, and protection of shipping lanes. These ships are armed with 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount system along with two 30mm AK-630M guns. These are meant to provide medium and short range offensive and defence capabilities to the Indian Navy. The ship’s operations are controlled by an Intelligent Integrated Platform Management System. This has interfaces for all operational activities onboard the ship.

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Bidriware is one of the most remarkable and intricate metal handicraft that is manufactured in the Bidar district of Karnataka. It was developed in the 14th century C.E. during the rule of the Bahamani Sultans. The term ‘Bidriware’ originates from the township of Bidar, which is still the chief centre for the manufacture of the unique metalware.

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Based on Brahmin beliefs, Konark’s Sun Temple was built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I (1238-1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty and dedicated to Sun God Surya.

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Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker who worked prominently in Bengali cinema and who has made his directorial debut in 1955 with Pather Panchali and directed 36 films like Jalsaghar, Agantuk, Sadgati, Shatranj Ke Khilari, Charulata, etc.Gumnaam is a 1965 Bollywood thriller film, directed by Raja Nawathe.

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The founder of the Brahmo movement had been the great Raja Rammohan. Islam influenced him, to a great extent, in the formulation of his monotheistic doctrines.