Indian Culture MCQs

1. World’s largest religion (population wise) is ____:
[A] Hindu
[B] Muslim
[C] Christian
[D] Buddhists

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2. Where is the Tagore Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization ?
[A] Shimla
[B] Kolkata
[C] Chennai
[D] Dehrdun

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3. Which of the following was the birth place of Guru Nanak ?
[A] Shakargarh
[B] Sultanpur
[C] Nankana Sahib
[D] Shahkot

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4. Which among the following statements about Devadasis is not true?
[A] According to Paes, Devadasis held a highly esteemed position in Vijayanagar society.
[B] The Devadasi system originated solely during the Vijayanagar era.
[C] Devadasi implies that the girls were married to deities.
[D] All the above statements are true.

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5. In which Indian state is the dance drama, Yakshagana, primarily popular?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Madhya Pradesh

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6. Tangaliya shawl , a unique weaving style has been given GI (Geographical Indications) recognition by the Central government in the later half of 2009. This is an indigenous craft of which of the following states?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Jammu & Kashmir

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7. Central Institute of Buddhist Studies is located at?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Himachal Pradesh

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8. Who among the following was the disciple of Vallabhacharya?
[A] Surdas
[B] Dhanna
[C] Raidas
[D] Kabir Das

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9. Who was Namdev ?
[A] He was a Tailor by caste
[B] His bhakti songs have been included in the Adi Granth
[C] He was considered to be the part of the Varkari tradition
[D] All of these

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10. Which among the following states leads in Handloom and Handicrafts clusters in India?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal

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