Indian Culture MCQs
41. Which of the following is the traditional dress for both men and women in the Kashmir Valley?
[A] Pheran
[B] Wonju
[C] Toego
[D] Sarong
[B] Wonju
[C] Toego
[D] Sarong
Correct Answer: A [Pheran ]
Notes:
Pheran or phiran is the traditional dress for both men and women in the Kashmir Valley.
Pheran or phiran is the traditional dress for both men and women in the Kashmir Valley.
42. Where is Mashru weave made?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
Mashru is blended silk and cotton fabric. It is made in Gujarat. It is made of cotton fabric arranged in silk warp and satin weave. The silk warp goes up 5-8 times over the cotton weft, but only once beneath it, giving the outer luster and inner comfort.
Mashru is blended silk and cotton fabric. It is made in Gujarat. It is made of cotton fabric arranged in silk warp and satin weave. The silk warp goes up 5-8 times over the cotton weft, but only once beneath it, giving the outer luster and inner comfort.
43. How many major Puranas(mahapuranas) are there in Hindu literature?
[A] 10
[B] 13
[C] 18
[D] 21
[B] 13
[C] 18
[D] 21
Correct Answer: C [18]
Notes:
As the word ‘Purana’ suggests, these texts speak of a ‘restorer’Old ‘. These are ancient Indian mythology, including Articles describing the creation of the universe and its history
To the expected destruction of the universe. There are 18 major Puranas (Mahapuranas) and each one has a priority Explanation of specific deities and philosophical and religious concepts
Their relative. Some famous and famous myths are Bhagavata, Brahma, Vayu, Agni, Garuda, Padma, Vishnu and Matsya. They contain references to the social, cultural and religious life of post-Vedic India and provide important information to historians about it.
As the word ‘Purana’ suggests, these texts speak of a ‘restorer’Old ‘. These are ancient Indian mythology, including Articles describing the creation of the universe and its history
To the expected destruction of the universe. There are 18 major Puranas (Mahapuranas) and each one has a priority Explanation of specific deities and philosophical and religious concepts
Their relative. Some famous and famous myths are Bhagavata, Brahma, Vayu, Agni, Garuda, Padma, Vishnu and Matsya. They contain references to the social, cultural and religious life of post-Vedic India and provide important information to historians about it.
44. Who wrote Vedanga Jyotisha?
[A] Lagadha
[B] Shushruta
[C] Varahmihira
[D] Pingala
[B] Shushruta
[C] Varahmihira
[D] Pingala
Correct Answer: A [Lagadha]
Notes:
Vedanga Jyotish (Vedanga Jyotish), or Jyotishvedanga (Jyotishvedangam), is one of the first known Indian texts on astrology (jyotisha). The current text is from the last century BCE, but may be based on the tradition of about 700–600 BCE. This book is the foundation of astrology, one of the six theological disciplines. Its author is traditionally named Lagada.
Vedanga Jyotish (Vedanga Jyotish), or Jyotishvedanga (Jyotishvedangam), is one of the first known Indian texts on astrology (jyotisha). The current text is from the last century BCE, but may be based on the tradition of about 700–600 BCE. This book is the foundation of astrology, one of the six theological disciplines. Its author is traditionally named Lagada.
45. Which Buddhist text deals with the stories of the previous birth of buddha?
[A] Dipvamsa
[B] Mahavamsa
[C] Jataka
[D] Udana
[B] Mahavamsa
[C] Jataka
[D] Udana
Correct Answer: C [Jataka]
Notes:
Jataka is one of the most popular stories about the early life of the Buddha, preserved in all branches of Buddhism. Some horoscopes are scattered across various sections of the Pali canon of Buddhist writing, including a group of 35 collected for apostolic purposes.
Jataka is one of the most popular stories about the early life of the Buddha, preserved in all branches of Buddhism. Some horoscopes are scattered across various sections of the Pali canon of Buddhist writing, including a group of 35 collected for apostolic purposes.
46. Which Buddhist text also means chronicle of the island?
[A] Dipvamsa
[B] Mahavamsa
[C] Jataka
[D] Udana
[B] Mahavamsa
[C] Jataka
[D] Udana
Correct Answer: A [Dipvamsa]
Notes:
It was probably written in the 3rd-4th century AD. Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka). It literally means “chronicle of history”. Island “. It refers to the Buddha’s visit to Sri Lanka and the arrival of the dental remains of the Buddha.
It was probably written in the 3rd-4th century AD. Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka). It literally means “chronicle of history”. Island “. It refers to the Buddha’s visit to Sri Lanka and the arrival of the dental remains of the Buddha.
47. In which state of India is Sanchi located?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal
Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Sanchi is a small village situated on a hill near the town of Sanchi in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh State, India. It is situated on the banks of the Betwa river, 46 km northeast of Bhopal, and 10 km from Besnagar and Vidisha in the central part of Madhya Pradesh. There are many Buddhist monuments here, which date back to the 3rd century BC. from the middle of the twelfth century. Sanchi is a Nagar Panchayat in Raisen District.
Sanchi is a small village situated on a hill near the town of Sanchi in the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh State, India. It is situated on the banks of the Betwa river, 46 km northeast of Bhopal, and 10 km from Besnagar and Vidisha in the central part of Madhya Pradesh. There are many Buddhist monuments here, which date back to the 3rd century BC. from the middle of the twelfth century. Sanchi is a Nagar Panchayat in Raisen District.
48. Name the artist who excelled in Hindustani Music between 16-18 th Century.
[A] Premanand Swami
[B] Mirabai
[C] Brahmanand Swami
[D] All of the above
[B] Mirabai
[C] Brahmanand Swami
[D] All of the above
Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
In medieval times, the melodic systems were fused with ideas from Persian music, particularly through the influence of Sufi composers like Amir Khusro, and later in the Mughal courts, noted composers such as Tansen flourished, along with religious groups like the Vaishnavites. Artists such as Dalptaram, Mirabai, Brahmanand Swami and Premanand Swami revitalized classical Hindustani music in the 16-18th century.
In medieval times, the melodic systems were fused with ideas from Persian music, particularly through the influence of Sufi composers like Amir Khusro, and later in the Mughal courts, noted composers such as Tansen flourished, along with religious groups like the Vaishnavites. Artists such as Dalptaram, Mirabai, Brahmanand Swami and Premanand Swami revitalized classical Hindustani music in the 16-18th century.
49. Who was hailed as Tamil Tyagaraja of Carnatic music?
[A] Papanasam Sivan
[B] Shiv Shastri Mudak
[C] Lalchand Minari
[D] Gopichand Prem
[B] Shiv Shastri Mudak
[C] Lalchand Minari
[D] Gopichand Prem
Correct Answer: A [Papanasam Sivan]
Notes:
Papanasam Sivan, who has been hailed as the Tamil Tyagaraja of Carnatic music, composed in Tamil and Sanskrit, and used the signature Ramadasan in his compositions.
Papanasam Sivan, who has been hailed as the Tamil Tyagaraja of Carnatic music, composed in Tamil and Sanskrit, and used the signature Ramadasan in his compositions.
50. What Jingrwai Iawbei, Silbo Gomero, Chinantec are?
[A] Geoheritage sites
[B] Whistled language
[C] Asteroids
[D] Folk dances
[B] Whistled language
[C] Asteroids
[D] Folk dances
Correct Answer: B [Whistled language]
Notes:
Kongthong village in Meghalaya has a unique naming system where residents have a regular name and a musical name, consisting of a short and a long song. Kuskoy village in Turkey uses a whistled language known as the Turkish bird language, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Silbo Gomero, a whistled language from the Canary Islands, is also listed as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. In Mexico’s Oaxaca region, the Chinantec language serves as a whistled communication method across canyons.
Kongthong village in Meghalaya has a unique naming system where residents have a regular name and a musical name, consisting of a short and a long song. Kuskoy village in Turkey uses a whistled language known as the Turkish bird language, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Silbo Gomero, a whistled language from the Canary Islands, is also listed as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. In Mexico’s Oaxaca region, the Chinantec language serves as a whistled communication method across canyons.