Indian Culture MCQs

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The Tanakh, also referred to as the Hebrew Bible, is revered as the divine scripture of Judaism. This compilation of Hebrew scripture is an acronym derived from the names of three distinct components: Torah, Nevi’im, and Ketuvim. The Torah consists of five books, namely Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This sacred collection forms the canon of Jewish theology and enshrines the religious, legal, and social tenets of Judaism.

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Thimithi or firewalking ceremony is a Hindu festival originating in Tamil Nadu, that is celebrated a week before Deepawali, during the month of Aipasi of the Tamil calendar (Gregorian calendar months of October and November). The fire-walking ceremony is in honour of Draupati Amman, who is considered the incarnation of Mariamman.

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The Sun Temple of Konark, a magnificent pagoda, is located 2 km from the sea but, in olden times, it was much closer. So, the temple was used as a navigational point by European sailors. They referred to it as the ‘Black Pagoda’ due to its dark colour and its magnetic power that drew ships into the shore and caused shipwrecks.

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Rehuke Khim or cowrie shawl is the famous traditional textile of Nagaland. It is meant for the rich man of the Yimchunger society. On a black background, circles of cowrie are stitched. It has different designs for different age groups and different clans.

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Ebrahim Alkazi is one of the most influential Indian theatre directors and drama teachers in 20th-century Indian theatre. He is a former Director of National School of Drama, New Delhi. A noted art connoisseur, collector and gallery owner, he founded Art Heritage Gallery in Delhi.

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Rajbari ruins are situated close by the Dimapur railway station in Nagaland. These are a series of mushroom domed pillars created by the Dimasa Ka chari Kingdom. These mushroom-shaped sandstone monoliths are carved with geometric patterns. The huge monoliths are carved with such expertise that it tells us a lot about the architectural practices of the ancient age.

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Maharishi Vyas is the composer of Vedanta. Vedanta means the final principle of the Vedas. The Brahmasutra composed by Maharishi Vyasa is the original text of this philosophy. This philosophy is also called Uttar Mimamsa. According to this philosophy, Brahma, being the doer and destroyer of the world, is the cause of the world. Not a factor or an integral cause.

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Maharishi Patanjali is the author of Yoga philosophy. It clearly describes God, soul, and nature. According to this principle, the meditation of God is internal. As long as our senses are outward, meditation is never possible. According to this, by not chanting the main name of God, Om, the praise and worship of God by other names is incomplete.

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Indus art is a famous ancient Indian art. It is widely accepted that the Indus civilization is completely indigenous. The most important works of this art are the bronze sculpture of a dancer from Harappa and the torso of a red stone idol, figures of bulls, and monkeys from Mohenjodaro.

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Greek sculpture had a special influence on the Gandhara style, hence it is called ‘Indo-Greek art’. In contrast, the Mathura style developed indigenously. There was no influence of any outside culture on this style. The Amaravati style also developed indigenously. It was not affected by the culture of any other country.