31. Gandhara and Mathura’s sculpture style was patronized by which rulers?
[A] Satvahana
[B] Kushan
[C] Chalukyas
[D] Mauryan
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Correct Answer: B [Kushan]
Notes:
The Gandhara style and the Mathura style developed under the patronage of the Kushan rulers. Unlike these two styles, the Amaravati style developed under the patronage of the Satavahana rulers. The Gandhara style developed in the northwest frontier and modern Kandahar region of India, while the Mathura style developed in and around Mathura, Sonkh, and Kankletila in India.
32. The top of the stupa was flat at the end, on top of which a metal vessel was placed, what is it called?
[A] Harmika
[B] Vedika
[C] Yashti
[D] Toran
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Correct Answer: A [Harmika]
Notes:
The initial form of the stupa is semi-circular. In this, on top of a platform (Medhi), an inverted bowl shape is made which is called ‘Anda’. The top of the stupa was flat at the end, over which a metal vessel was placed. It is called ‘Harmika’.
33. Jahaz Mahal, Ashrafi Mahal, etc. were examples of which provincial architecture?
[A] Malwa style
[B] Jaunpur style
[C] Bengal style
[D] Bijapur style
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Correct Answer: A [Malwa style]
Notes:
The Malwa style of architecture flourished in the Malwa region during the 15th and 16th centuries. The main examples of the style are found in the cities of Dhar, Mandu, and Chanderi. Pointed arches with spearhead fringe. Combination of arches with columns, lintels, and beams. Jahaz Mahal, Ashrafi Mahal, etc. were examples of Malwa-style architecture.
34. On the basis of which architecture is the St. Paul’s Cathedral of Kolkata built?
[A] Gothic architecture
[B] Iberian architecture
[C] Indo-Islamic architecture
[D] Baroque architecture
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Correct Answer: A [Gothic architecture]
Notes:
St. Paul’s Cathedral is a cathedral of Anglican background in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, famous for its Gothic architecture. The cathedral’s architectural design is “Indo-Gothic”, a Gothic architectural style designed to meet the climatic conditions of India.
35. Where is Chapeli folk dance performed?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Chhapeli is a famous folk dance of Himachal Pradesh state of India. Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Mahasu are other folk dances also performed in Himachal Pradesh.
36. In which region of India the famous Rath Yatra festival is celebrated?
[A] Nellore
[B] Varanasi
[C] Puri
[D] Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: C [Puri]
Notes:
The Rath Yatra or chariot festival is the biggest festival of Odisha, Puri or Jagannath Puri is very famous in this regard. The festival is dedicated to lord Jaganatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra.
In the Ratha Yatra, the three deities are taken from the Jagannath Temple in the chariots to the Gundicha Temple, where they stay for nine days. Thereafter, the deities again ride the chariots back to Shri Mandir in Bahuda Jatra. It attracts millions of devotees from different parts of the world.
37. Vallam Kali (Snake boat race) is a major feature of which festival in India?
[A] pongal
[B] onam
[C] bihu
[D] sarhuli
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Correct Answer: B [onam]
Notes:
Vallam Kali is a world famous boat race held during Onam. In India, it is a traditional boat race. Vallam Kali is very famous in Kerala. Millions of people come here to see it. This game is mainly held in autumn. It is mainly held in autumn during the harvest festival season of Onam. It is a form of canoe (heron bhagat) racing and uses paddled battle canoes for the sport. In this game, the winner is given the Nehru Trophy. Each team spends Rs 6 lakh for the Nehru Trophy. Vallam Kali is also known as snake boat race and it is the main center of attraction for the people of the country and abroad.
38. Who are Gayan-Bayan Mandali?
[A] A group of dancers
[B] A group of Bhand
[C] A group of poets
[D] A group of musicians
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Correct Answer: D [A group of musicians]
Notes:
Ankia Nat consists of a team of musicians known as Gayan-Bayan Mandali who play the ‘khol’ and cymbals. One of the special ones this form of theatre is characterized by the use of masks for specific narratives.
39. Chepa Pulusu is the famous food of which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Chepa Pulusu is a famous food in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a type of non-vegetarian food. The cuisine of Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, has its own specialty which is quite different from other Andhra cuisines. The Nizams gave much favor to Hyderabadi cuisine
40. The famous Shusruta Samhita deals with which field of science?
[A] Medicine
[B] Pathology
[C] Surgery
[D] Mathematics
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Correct Answer: C [Surgery]
Notes:
The Sushruta Samhita is an ancient Sanskrit text on medicine and surgery and one of the most important texts on the subject surviving from the ancient world. The Sushruta collection is one of the basic texts of Ayurveda (Indian Traditional Medicine) along with the medical components in the Charaka-Samhita, Bhesa-Samhita and Bower Manuscript. It is one of the two earliest Hindu texts on the surviving medical profession from ancient India.
