1. Dappu Dance is a famous dance form of which among the following states?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Gujarath
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Dappu Dance belongs to Andhra Pradesh.The Dappu is made of goatskin, a tambourine-like drum is beaten with sticks creating a rhythm that is softened only by the ankle bells that the 16 to 20 dancers wear.
2. Which among the following Indian classical dance form was developed by Siddhendra Yogi from Bhamakalapam dance drama ?
[A] Kuchipudi
[B] Odissi
[C] Yakshagana
[D] Kathkali
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Correct Answer: A [Kuchipudi]
Notes:
Siddhendra Yogi from Bhamakalapam dance drama developed the classical dance of Kuchpudi. The play Bhamakalpam deals with the Hindu God, Lord Krishna and his companions Satyabhama and Rukmini.
3. Ramanuja taught in which of the following temples?
[A] Madurai
[B] Mamallapuram
[C] Srirangam
[D] Tirumala
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Correct Answer: C [Srirangam]
Notes:
Ramanuja was an Indian theologian, philosopher, and one of the most important exponents of the Sri Vaishnavism tradition within Hinduism. His philosophical foundations for devotionalism were influential to the Bhakti movement.
4. Which among the following material was used in Mathura School of Art?
[A] Granite
[B] White marble
[C] Slate
[D] Red Sandstone
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Correct Answer: D [Red Sandstone]
Notes:
Red Sandstone is the material used in Mathura School of Art. The Gandhara School of art is made of grey sandstone.
5. Which of the following is not true about Raidas ?
[A] He was from the dalit community
[B] He was a Tanner
[C] He was the Bhakti saint of North India
[D] All are true
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Correct Answer: D [All are true]
Notes:
Saint Raidas ji was a North Indian Guru mystic of the bhakti movement from Ramanandi Sampradaya and one of the disciples of Ramananda during 15th century. He belonged to the Kutbandhla Chamar caste. His devotional songs were included in the Sikh holy book, Guru Granth Sahib.
6. Which of the following Sikh guru founded Swarna Mandir ?
[A] Guru Arjun Dev
[B] Guru Nanak
[C] Guru Govind Singh
[D] Guru Teg Bahadur
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Arjun Dev]
Notes:
The 5th guru of Sikhs, Guru Arjun Dev ji built the Swarna Mandir (or Golden temple) in Amritsar and compiled Adigranth, the holy scripture of Sikhism. He was executed by Mughal emperor Jahangir on charges of helping his rebel son, Prince Khurram with money and prayer.
7. In which of the following paintings, artists use distinct symbols like fish to represent good luck and serpents as symbol for protection against illness, accidents and evil forces?
[A] Patachitra
[B] Kangra
[C] Madhubani
[D] Phad
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Correct Answer: C [Madhubani]
Notes:
Madhubani painting is practiced in the Mithila state of Nepal and in the Bihar state of India. The artists of these paintings use distinct symbols like fish to represent good luck and serpents as symbol for protection against illness, accidents and evil forces.
8. Which of the following was the first language to be included in the list of Classical Languages of India?
[A] Tamil
[B] Sanskrit
[C] Telugu
[D] Pali
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Correct Answer: A [ Tamil]
Notes:
Tamil was the first Classical Language of India. The government declared Tamil (in 2004) & Sanskrit (in 2005). Later the government declared Kannada and Telugu (in 2008) as classical languages of India. In 2013, Malayalam was also given status of classical language. In 2014, Odiya was also given the status of Classical language.
9. Natwari Nritya is associated to which of the following classical dance forms?
[A] Kathak
[B] Kathakali
[C] Kuchipudi
[D] Bharatanatyam
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Correct Answer: A [ Kathak]
Notes:
"Natwari Nritya" is also known as the dance of Krishna. Natwar is another name for Krishna.
10. Which one of the following films was not directed by Satyajit Ray ?
[A] Pather Panchali
[B] Charulata
[C] Aparajita
[D] Salaam Bombay
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Correct Answer: D [Salaam Bombay]
Notes:
Satyajit Ray was an Indian filmmaker who worked prominently in Bengali cinema and who has often been regarded as one of the great directors of world cinema. Ray was awarded India’s highest award in cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, in 1984 and India’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, in 1992.