Indian Culture MCQs

1. This temple is 150 year old temple situated in Kavi Kamboi in Gujarat. It is flanked by the Arabian Sea on one side and the Bay of Cambay on the other. The Shivalinga present here can be seen only during low-tide hours. In the above given description, which temple is being talked about?
[A] Somnath temple
[B] Stambheshwar Mahadev temple
[C] Dwarkadhish temple
[D] Nageshwar Temple

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2. Which among the following is the most famous Bronze Image of Chola Period?
[A] Murugan
[B] Nataraja
[C] Venkateshwar
[D] Vishunu

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3. Which among the following sects was founded by Saint Tukaram?
[A] Pranami Sampraday
[B] Varkari Sect
[C] Rudra Sampradaya
[D] Sri Sampradaya

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4. In which of the following fields Moortidevi Award is conferred?
[A] Science & Technology
[B] Law
[C] Literature
[D] Social Services

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5. The establishment of Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) enshrines which among the following objectives ?
[A] Protection from Pollution
[B] Tourism Development
[C] Economy Hub
[D] Transportation facilities

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6. Rasa Gangadharam was written by whom?
[A] Bhimsen
[B] Sujan Rai
[C] Padma Shankar
[D] Jagannatha Pandit

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7. Taittriya Aranyakas and Taittriya Upanishad are associated to _?
[A] Rig-Veda
[B] Sama-Veda
[C] Krishna-Yajurveda
[D] Atharva-Veda

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8. Naubat Khana at Red fort (Delhi) was:
[A] the mosque for the use of Royal Family
[B] an orchestra house used for playing music five times a day at propitious hours.
[C] a place of gathering for spiritual leaders for discussion on religious matters.
[D] a hall for meeting general public and redressing public grievances.

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9. In which Indian city, would you find the mosque with “Shaking Minarets”?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Lucknow
[D] Allahabad

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10. Which of the following correctly depicts the saint Thyagaraja of 18th century? (UPSC Prelims 1980).
[A] The greatest musician who composed his songs in Telugu
[B] The greatest Kathak dancer
[C] The greatest playwright of Tamil
[D] The greatest Sanskrit poet

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