Indian Culture General Studies MCQs
41. Consider the following pairs of Indian Handicrafts with their associated states:
- Channapatna Toys – Karnataka
- Pembarthi Metal Craft – Telangana
- Dhaniakhali Saree – West Bengal
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in Channapatna in Bangalore, Karnataka. Pembarthi Metal Crafts are popular for their exquisite sheet metal art works. They are made in Pembarthi in Warangal district of Telangana. Dhaniakhali Saree is cotton Saree made in Dhaniakhali, West Bengal.
42. Which of the following dance forms has/have been recognised as classical dance form(s) of India?
- Chhau
- Yakshagana
- Sattriya
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [3 Only]
Notes:
Chhau is an Indian dance form with its origins in the eastern Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha. Sattriya is a major Indian classical dance form from Assam. Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form that combines dance, music, dialogue practised in Karnataka.
43. Padam, Javali, Kriti and Keerthanam are varnams of which of the following dance forms?
[A] Kathak
[B] Manipuri
[C] Bharatnatyam
[D] Odishi
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Correct Answer: C [Bharatnatyam]
Notes:
Bharatnatyam is a major genre of Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring regions. Today this dance form is very much popular in South Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
44. Which of the following places are known for monolith rock-cut Buddhist architecture?
- Kanheri Caves
- Karla Caves
- Kondana Caves
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Karla Caves developed during the second century B.C are a complex of ancient Indian Buddhist rock-cut cave shrines located in karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The Kanheri caves are constitute a group of rock-cut monuments that are located to the southeast of Borivali on the western outskirts of Mumbai. Kondana Caves are located in small village, Kondana near Lonavala. All three are known for rock cut Buddhist architecture
45. The Badami-Chalukyan temples are example of _?
[A] Nagara architecture
[B] Vesara architecture
[C] Dravidian architecture
[D] Panchayatana architecture
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Correct Answer: B [Vesara architecture]
Notes:
The Badami Chalukya architecture of temple building is known as the Vesara style and Chalukya style.
46. Consider the following varieties of Indian Mangoes:
- Gir Kesar
- Banganapalle
- Totapuri
Which of the above has/have been accorded GI Status?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [ 1 & 2 Only]
Notes:
Banganapalle mango recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, making Andhra Pradesh the proprietor of the variety known for its sweetness. Banganapalle mangoes have been grown for over 100 years in the State. It is also known as Beneshan, Benishan, Chappatai and Safeda. The famous “Gir Kesar” is a saffron-coloured Kesar variety of mango grown around the foothills of Girnar Mountains in Gujarat. It has received GI status in 2011. Totapuri or Ginimoothi mango is a cultivar that is widely grown in South India, primarily in Andhra Pradesh. It has still not received the GI status.
47. Which among the following philosophies originated from relatively secular scholars?
- Vaisheshika
- Nyaya
- Yoga
- Mimansa
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 3 & 4
[D] 1 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [ 1 & 2]
Notes:
Vaisheshika and Nyaya are two philosophies which comparatively originated from the secular scholars rather than the religious or divine men.
48. Which among the following statements conform to the teachings of Buddhism?
- All conditioned things are in constant state of flux
- In humans, there is no permanent, underlying substance that can be called the soul
- Nothing in the physical world can bring lasting deep satisfaction of desires
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:This question is framed upon three concepts of Buddhism called Anicca, Anatta and Dukkha.
- Anicca (Sanskrit : Anitya) means inconsistency of impermanence. It refers to the fact that all conditioned things are in constant state of flux. In reality, nothing ever ceases to exist; only the appearance of the thing ceases as it changes from one form into another.
- Anatta (Sanskrit: Anatman) is also known as the non-self, denotes that phenomena are not, or are without, a permanent self. It is used to describe any and all composite, phenomenal and temporal things, from macrocosmic to microcosmic. It all is mental and impermanent.
- Duhhka is dissatisfaction. Buddhism believes that nothing in the physical world can bring lasting deep satisfaction. Basically, in Buddhism they believed that suffering will always be part of life, and in order to be satisfied and happy we will need much more than just materialistic things.
49. Consider the following statements about Sagun and Nirguna Bhakti saints:
- While Sagun bhakti saints were firm believer in Vedic learning, Nirguna bhakti saints questioned the authority of Vedas
- While Dadu Dayal was a Nirguna bhakti saint, Vallabhacharya was a Sagun bhakti saint
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Both are correct statements
Bhakti movement was at its zenith during the 15th century CE, and Nirguna and Saguna bhakti were the two important bhakti schools which originated during the period. While Sagun bhakti saints were firm believer in Vedic learning, Nirguna bhakti saints questioned the authority of Vedas. Nirguna saints (Kabir, Nanak, Dadu Dayal, Namdev) were not limited to any particular sect or religion in their following, in fact, they followed a religious system of monotheism. But Sagun saints (Tulsidas, Mira, Chaitanya, and Vallabhacharya) were tied to their particular sect.
50. Consider the following folk dances with states to which they are associated:
- Siddhi Dhamal- Himachal Pradesh
- Bhand Pather- Jammu & Kashmir
- Gotipua- Odisha
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Siddi Dhamal, popularly known as Dhamal, is a unique dance form of the Siddi community of Gujarat. It is predominantly practiced in Saurashtra and Rajpipla regions of the state. Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, and is also the precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been performed in Odisha for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna. The dance is executed by a group of boys who perform acrobatic figures inspired by the life of Radha and Krishna. Bhand Pather is a traditional folk theatre form performed by the “Bhand”, i.e., folk entertainers of Jammu & Kashmir.
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