1. Akshardham temple, which is situated in Delhi, is revered for which Hindu deity?
[A] Swaminarayan
[B] Shiva
[C] Krishna
[D] Ganesh
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Correct Answer: A [Swaminarayan]
Notes:
The temple is located near the banks of the Yamuna River. The temple was opened to the general public on 6th November 2005. It holds the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple.
2. Among the five monolithic rathas of Pallavas at Mahabalipuram, the largest is ___?
[A] Arjuna
[B] Bhima
[C] Dharmaraja
[D] Draupadi
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Correct Answer: C [Dharmaraja]
Notes:
Mahabalipuram Temples: Pallava dynasty: The five monolithic rathas are square or oblong in plan, pyramidal in elevation and varying in their overall dimensions. the Dharmaraja ratha constructed in Pallava style is the largest of all, having huge pillats in the portico with statue of lions, pyramidal tower and turret roof.
3. The terms Udara, Mudara and Tara are related to which among the following as per the ancient Indian texts?
[A] Medicines
[B] Gods
[C] Music
[D] Millitary science
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Correct Answer: C [Music]
Notes:
The terms Udara, Mudara and Tara are related to Music as per the ancient Indian Texts. They are the important terms related to the music connotations.
4. Kandyan dance which is a form of dance depicting the scenes from Ramayana is a national dance of which of the following countries?
[A] Thailand
[B] Indonesia
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
Kandyan dance is a famous dance in Sri Lanka. It encompasses various dance forms popular and native to the area called Kandy of the Central hills region known as Udarata in Sri Lanka, which have today spread to other parts of the country.
5. To which of the following parvas of Mahabharata, Bhagvatgita Belongs?
[A] Vana parva
[B] Bhishma parva
[C] Drone Parva
[D] Shanti parva
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Correct Answer: B [Bhishma parva]
Notes:
Bhagvatgita belongs to Bhishma parva. There are total in 18 parvas in Mahabharata.
6. Gathas are most sacred of the texts of which of the following faiths?
[A] Zoroastrianism
[B] Jainism
[C] Confucianism
[D] Buddhism
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Correct Answer: A [Zoroastrianism]
Notes:
The Gathas are 17 Avestan hymns believed to have been composed by Zarathushtra himself. They are most sacred of the texts of Zorastrianism. They form the core of the Zoroastrian liturgy. They are arranged in five different modes or metres.
7. The word “El Niño” comes from which among the following languages?
[A] Arabic
[B] French
[C] Spanish
[D] Portuguese
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Correct Answer: C [Spanish]
Notes:
The term “El Niño” comes from Spanish, meaning “the boy.” It originally referred to the Christ child, as the phenomenon typically peaks around Christmas. El Niño is characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, impacting global weather patterns.
8. Which of the following schools of philosophy was originally known as Lokayata and Brahaspatya?
[A] Charvaka
[B] Ajivika
[C] Samkhya
[D] Vaisheshika
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Correct Answer: A [ Charvaka]
Notes:
Charvaka system was originally called Lokayat or Brahaspatya. This school may be called one of the oldest school of Indian materialism. It rejects Vedas, rejects ritualism of Vedas and does not believe in god or any other super natural power. Ajita Kesakambali is thought to be the first Caravaka while Brihaspati is called its founder. Most of its literature is now lost and it is also not a living tradition as of now. It was called Lokayata because it was prevalent (ayatah) among the people (lokesu), and meant the world-outlook of the people.
9. Which of the following sites of India is inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage list?
[A] Lotus temple
[B] Ancient Buddha site
[C] Meenakshi Temple
[D] Ellora caves
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Correct Answer: D [Ellora caves]
Notes:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are important places of cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. Total number of UNESCO World Heritage Site in India is 37 (1 mixed, 7 Natural and 29 Cultural).
10. Kathak is classical dance of which of the following region?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] North India
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Correct Answer: D [North India]
Notes:
Kathak is the Hindi name for one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards of ancient northern India known as Kathakars or storytellers.
