Indian Culture MCQs

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Mattur Village, located in Karnataka, is notable for its inhabitants who speak Sanskrit as their primary language. This unique linguistic tradition is a rare phenomenon in India, where most people speak regional languages. Karnataka has a rich cultural heritage, and Mattur is often referred to as a “Sanskrit village,” reflecting its commitment to preserving this ancient language. The village is also known for its educational institutions that promote Sanskrit learning.

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The Vedanga are six auxiliary disciplines of Hinduism that developed in ancient times, and have been connected with the study of the Vedas. The six Vedangas are – Shiksha (Phonetics), Kalpa (Ritual Canon), Vyakaran (Grammar), Nirukta (explanation), Chhanda (Vedic meter) and Jyotisha (Astrology).
Sankya is a Hindu philosophy developed by sage kapila.

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Mon in Nagaland, Nalbari in Assam, Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh, and Tura in Meghalaya are known for being centers of handicrafts.
Mon is a town in the Mon District of Nagaland. Nalbari is a town and municipal board in the Nalbari District of Assam. Pasighat is the oldest town in Arunachal Pradesh and is located at the eastern foothills of the Himalayas. Tura is in Meghalaya.

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Fujii was greatly inspired by his meeting with Mahatma Gandhi in 1931 and decided to devote his life to promoting non-violence.

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Vishwakarma Jayanti marks birth day of Vishwakarma, the divine architect.

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The National Kishore Kumar Award is conferred by the Madhya Pradesh Government in India. This prestigious award, named after the legendary Indian actor, playback singer, director, and music producer Kishore Kumar, honours exceptional contributions in the Indian film and music industry. It is part of their initiative to promote arts and culture.

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‘Hornbill festival’ is a famous festival celebrated in Nagaland. It is observed by Nagas.

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The famous Sufi poet, Amir Khusrau was the author of the poem Ghurrat-ul-Kamaal (the Prime of Perfection). Excerpts of the  works done by him are Tughluq Nama, Wast-ul-Hayat, Nuh Sipihr, Laila Majnun, etc. He was the court poet of Alauddin Khilji  and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, Delhi.

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The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh. It is the leading state in India for handloom and handicrafts, with a rich tradition of weaving and craftsmanship. Uttar Pradesh is known for its intricate Banarasi sarees, which are made in Varanasi, and its vibrant carpet industry in Bhadohi. The state has over 1.5 million artisans engaged in various handicraft sectors, making it a important hub for traditional crafts in India.

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Bharatiya Jnanpith a literary and research organization, based in New Delhi, India, was founded on February 18, 1944 by Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain. The “Moortidevi Sahitya Puraskar” is instituted by Bhartiya Jnanpith.