Indian Culture MCQs

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Town planning, Exact right angles to city streets, baked bricks, and a great bathroom are the main features of Harappa architecture. The city was divided into several sections, with major roads and minor roads connecting individual houses and multi-story buildings.

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The Brihadeshwara Temple of Tanjore, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is a living example of the Dravidian style for 1000 years. This is a temple built by the Chola ruler Rajaraja.

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Konark Sun Temple is located near the holy city of Puri in eastern Odisha. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I in the 13th century ((1238-1264 AD). It represents the splendor, architecture, strength, and stability of the Ganga dynasty as well as the historical environment. The temple is built in the shape of a huge chariot. It is dedicated to the Sun God. In this sense, it is directly materially linked to Brahmanism and Tantric belief systems. The temples of Konark are not only known for their architectural grandeur but also for the depth and proficiency of the sculpture work. It is the highest point of achievement of Kalinga architecture which reflects grace, happiness, and the rhythm of life.

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The collective housing concept was introduced by Laurie Baker. Laurie Baker was affectionately called “the architect of the poor”. The British-born architect came to India in the 40s as the chief architect of the Mission to Lepers.

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Kaikottikali dance is one of the most famous South Indian dances among the Hindu community of Kerala. It is a women-only dance that is mainly performed during the Malayalam festival of Onam.

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Pandwani dance is performed in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. It is a solo folk dance. In this, singing and dancing are performed by the same person. In this mainly events based on Pandavas are depicted.

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Bhuta Geet is the most popular folk song of Kerala region. It is based on the concept of ghosts and spirits. Some communities of Kerala perform rituals of exorcism to drive away ghosts and ghosts. The ritual is accompanied by vigorous dance and is a unique feature of the music.

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Sehtar was invented by Amir Khusrau, it is a three stringed musical instrument. It is a member of the lute family and is usually played through the index finger of the right hand. Amir Khusrau was born in 1253 AD in a town called Patiali in Etah (Uttar Pradesh) on the banks of the Ganges. He was the son of Turk Saifuddin of the Lachan caste of Central Asia. The Turks of the Lachan caste settled in India as refugees during the reign of Balba (1266–1286 AD) after suffering the invasions of Genghis Khan.

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Lathi is an ancient form of Indian warfare. It also refers to one of the world’s first weapons of war. In the Indian subcontinent of Punjab and Bengal, lat, or adhesive martial arts are practiced. In Indian societies, lattes are still a popular pastime. The doctor is known as Lathiyal. The Latin for stick is a Bengali word, while Khela is a Bengali word for a game or game. As a result, Played Blackjack translates it as “stick game”. The sticks are usually made of bamboo and are sometimes tied into metal rings for short periods. A typical stick is 6 to 8 feet long.

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Navbharat Times (NBT) is one of the largest circulating as well as largest Hindi newspapers for readers in Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow or Kanpur. It comes from the stables of Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited (BCCL), which also publishes other dailies, including The Times of India, The Economic Times, the Maharashtra Times and magazines such as Filmfare and Femina. NBT is one of the oldest products of the BCCL Group.