Indian Culture General Studies MCQs
71. Which of the following periods saw the emergence of Tantrism?
[A] Magadha period
[B] Gupta period
[C] Kushana period
[D] Mauryan Period
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Correct Answer: B [Gupta period]
Notes:
Tantrism emerged in India during the Gupta period. The tribal elements assimilated in the Brahminical society due to the assimilation of tribals in Brahminical fold. The assimilation of Brahminical religion and tribal practices resulted in the development of Tantrism.
72. Which of the following period marks the beginning of Indian temple architecture?
[A] Kushana period
[B] Gupta period
[C] Mauryan period
[D] Vedic period
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Correct Answer: B [Gupta period]
Notes:
The Gupta period marks the beginning of temple architecture in India. For the first time, Temples in the form of concrete structures were constructed in northern India during this period.
73. In which of the following architectural style, temples in northern India were made in the Gupta period?
[A] Dravida
[B] Nagara
[C] Vesara
[D] Mandapa
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Correct Answer: B [Nagara]
Notes:
Temple Architecture started in India during the Gupta period. The northern temples were made in the architectural style known as Nagara. Square temples with flat-roof were built in northern India.
74. Which of the following temples is considered to be the earliest temple of Bhubaneswar?
[A] Mukteshwara temple
[B] Parasuramesvara temple
[C] Lingraj Temple
[D] Brahmeshwar Temple
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Correct Answer: B [Parasuramesvara temple]
Notes:
From the 7th century AD. to 13th century AD., a large number of temples were erected in Orissa. Bhubaneswar alone has hundreds of temples. The earliest temple of Bhubaneswar is the Parasuramesvara temple which was built around 750 AD.
75. Which of the following was the author of Rajamartanda?
[A] Bhoja
[B] Jayanta
[C] Nathamuni
[D] Yamunacharya
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Correct Answer: A [Bhoja]
Notes:
Bhoja was a King from Paramara dynasty. He reigned from c. 1010 to 1055 CE. He became the most celebrated king in India history due to his patronage to scholars. He wrote Rajamartanda.
76. Which of the following built the Balakrishna temple?
[A] Deva Raya I
[B] Deva Raya II
[C] Krishna Deva Raya
[D] Achutya Deva Raya
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna Deva Raya]
Notes:
One of the important temples built by Krishna Deva Raya was the Balakrishna temple. It was built for the image of Balakrishna brought from Orissa. Vittalaswamy and Hazara Ramaswamy temples were also built by Krishna Deva Raya.
77. Which of the following are the features of paintings of Vijaynagara?
1. Use of bold lines and artistic colour schemes.
2. They have been executed with mastery, skill and great imagination.
3. Themes of Vijayanagar paintings are considered uninteresting.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The features of paintings of Vijaynagara paintings are as follows:
1. Use of bold lines and artistic colour schemes.
2. They have been executed with mastery, skill and great imagination.
3. Themes of Vijayanagar paintings are considered uninteresting.
78. The sufi philosophy is primarily based on the concept of which of the following?
[A] Unity with beloved
[B] Unity with god
[C] Unity with universe
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Unity with god]
Notes:
This philosophy of Sufism is primarily based on the concept of tawhid which means unity with god. The philosophy advocates a yearning for a personal union with the god.
79. The Chisti Order was established in India by which of the following saint?
[A] Nizamuddin Auliya
[B] Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
[C] Ibrahim Qanduzi
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti]
Notes:
In terms of the popularity and spiritual influence of Sufi orders, the Chishtis were unparalleled in India. The Chisti Order was established in India by Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti. He came to India in 1206 CE.
80. Which of the following was the spiritual successor of Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki?
[A] Fariduddin Masud
[B] Shaikh Ahmed
[C] Shaikh Nizamuddin
[D] Shaikh Farid
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Correct Answer: A [Fariduddin Masud]
Notes:
After the death of Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki in 1235 CE, he was buried in Mehrauli in Delhi. His son, Shaikh Ahmed became the custodian of his shrine, but the honour of becoming his spiritual successor went to Fariduddin Masud, his disciple from Punjab.
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