Indian Culture MCQs

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Sabarimala is a Hindu pilgrimage centre located at the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta District, Perunad grama panchayat in Kerala.

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Nataraja is a depiction of lord shiva. As the Lord of Dance, Nataraja, Shiva performs the Ananda Tandava (dance of bliss), the dance .The “Nataraja bronzes” is the Chola Nataraja artworks are mostly in copper, and a few are in brass. A great area innovation within the arts of the Chola period was in the field of metalwork, particularly in bronze sculpture.

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“Tower of Silence ” is related to Zorastrians. It is a circular, raised structure built by Zoroastrians for excarnation – that is, for dead bodies to be exposed to carrion birds, usually vultures.

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Guru Amardas Ji was the third Guru of the Sikhs and took over the mantle of Sikh Guruship in 1552 at the age of 73. He was known for establishing the Manji system for missionary activities in various parts of India. His commitment to equality for humans has also left an indelible mark on the culture and principles of Sikhism. He initiated the tradition of free food distribution (langar) to all visitors, without concerning for their religious or social status.

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Gatka is an ancient martial art used by the Gurus to help defend the religious beliefs of Sikhi.

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Nirguna Bhakti is divided into two channels Jnanashrayi shakha and Sufi shakha.

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Kolayat fair is annually held on Kartik Purnima tithi, or the full moon day, in Kartik month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar in Rajasthan. The fair is held on the banks of a lake located at Kolayat near Bikaner in Rajasthan. 

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Anekantavada refers to the Jain doctrine about metaphysical truths that emerged in ancient India. It states that the ultimate truth and reality is complex and has multiple aspects.

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The temple was used as a navigational point by European sailors. They referred to it as the ‘Black Pagoda’ due to its dark color and its magnetic power that drew ships into the shore and caused shipwrecks. Black Pagoda is a massive conception of artistic magnificence and engineering dexterity.

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Kalighat painting was originated in the 19th century, West Bengal. It was in the vicinity of Kalighat Kali Temple, Kalighat, Calcutta and from being items of souvenir taken by the visitors to the Kali temple, the paintings over a period of time developed as a distinct school of Indian painting.