Indian Culture MCQs

1. Which among the following are called Dharamchakra ?
[A] The chakra which is a weapon of lord Vishnu in Hindu Mythology
[B] The first sermon of Mahavira Jain
[C] The chakra which has 24 spokes in the central white band in Indian Flag
[D] None of the above

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2. Pancha mahal is located in:
[A] Agra
[B] Delhi
[C] Fatehpur Sikri
[D] Sikandara

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3. Which among the following month of Indian Calendar are placed in correct order ?
[A] Chaitra-Jyeshtha-Baishakha-Ashvin
[B] Chaitra – Sravana-Bhadrapada-Pausha
[C] Chaitra -Baishakha – Pausha -Ashada
[D] Chaitra -Baisakha – Kartika – Ashvina

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4. In which type of following classical dance forms of India the Pung which is a drum is a integral part?
[A] Bharatnatyam
[B] Kathakali
[C] Kuchipudi
[D] Manipuri

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5. Who among the following authors wrote “Ganga Lahri”?
[A] Bhimsen
[B] Sujan Rai
[C] Padma Shankar
[D] Jagannatha Pandit

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6. Muziris Heritage Project is a Green Project of which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh

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7. The motif of ‘Hampi with Chariot’ is printed on the reverse of which currency notes?
[A] One Rupee Note
[B] Rs. 500 note
[C] Rs. 1000 note
[D] Rs. 50 note

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8. Which of the following are the contents of Rigveda, the oldest of the Vedas? (UPSC Prelims 1984)
[A] Collection of hymns to gods
[B] Methods of Vedic yagnas
[C] Early Aryan culture
[D] Origin and works of Hindu gods

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9. Who among the following composed Prem Vatika, poems on the life of Krishna? (UPSC Prelims 1996)
[A] Bihari
[B] Surdas
[C] Raskhan
[D] Kabir

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10. Who among the following founded the Radhaswami Movement?
[A] Shibli Naumani
[B] Tulsi Ram
[C] E.V. Radhaswami
[D] C.N. Mudaliar

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