Indian Culture MCQs

1. Who built a temple of Augustus at Muzris?
[A] Romans
[B] Cholas
[C] Pandyas
[D] Cheras

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2. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Lingayatism?
[A] It was founded by the 12th-century philosopher and statesman Basava
[B] It is a distinct Shaivite religious tradition in India
[C] Lingayat thinkers rejected the custodial hold of Brahmins over the Vedas and the shastras
[D] Contemporary Lingayatism is influential in North India, especially in the state of Jammu & Kashmir

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3. Pandit Jasraj belongs to which among the following Gharanas?
[A] Kirana
[B] Jaipur
[C] Banaras
[D] Mewati

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4. Which among the following philosophy deals with Logic?
[A] Yoga
[B] Samkhya
[C] Nyaya
[D] None of the above

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5. Bishnupur which is famous for terracotta temples is located in which state of India?
[A] Orissa
[B] West Bengal
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Bihar

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6. What is the title of the first chapter of the Muslim holy book, the Qur’an?Al-Adiyat
[A] Al-Adiyat
[B] Al-Fatiha
[C] Al-Hijr
[D] Al-Fath

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7. The “Nayanars” from ancient times were primarily associated with which Hindu deity?
[A] Vishnu
[B] Shiva
[C] Hanuman
[D] Ganesh

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8. Who among the following was not a disciple of Guru Ravidas?
[A] Meerabai
[B] Ramananda
[C] Kabir
[D] Nanak Dev

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9. Who among the following was the first Indian woman producer and director in Indian cinema?
[A] Fatima Begum
[B] WM Khan
[C] Alam Ara
[D] Ardeshir Irani

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10. Gandhara art is a combination of which of the following styles?
[A] Indian Style + Kushan Style
[B] Greek Style + Kushan Style
[C] Indian Style + Greek Style
[D] Indian Style + Persian Style

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