Indian Culture MCQs

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The correct answer is Madanjeet Singh. In 1995, UNESCO established the “Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence” to honor his contributions to peace and tolerance. Singh was an Indian diplomat and a prominent advocate for non-violence, aligning with the UN’s declaration of 1995 as the “Year for Tolerance” and the 125th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who is renowned for his philosophy of non-violence.

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Homai Vyarawalla was India’s first woman photojournalist. She began work in the late 1930s and retired in the early 1970s. In 2011, she was awarded Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award of the Republic of India.

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Rajasekhara Chairtram was the first novel in Telugu. It was written by Veeresalingam.

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Nadubhangi Nritya and Krishna Nritya are associated to Sattariya dance. Krishna Nritya portrays the activities of young Krishna. Nadubhangi Nritya covers the story of Lord Krishna defeating the poisonous snake “Kaliya”.

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The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was introduced in 1969 by the government to recognise the contribution of film personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema. Devika Rani was the first recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. She received the award in 1969 has made an immense contribution to the Indian film industry and is regarded as the “first lady of Indian cinema”

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The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the holiest city of Muslims. It is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and can support their family during their absence.

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Ramanuja was an Indian theologian, philosopher and one of the most important exponents of the Sri Vaishnavism tradition within Hinduism. His philosophical foundations for devotionalism were influential to the Bhakti movement.

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Lotus is the National Flower of India. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial. India is rich in flora.

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Vedas are sruti  believed to be  revelations of sacred sounds and texts heard by ancient sages after intense meditation.There are four Vedas: the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda of which Rigveda is the oldest text.

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Vyasa who is the narrator of the Mahabharata, is credited with compilation of the Puranas. Vishnu Purana mentions that Vyasa entrusted his Puranasamhita to his disciple Lomaharshana, who in turn imparted it to his disciples.