Identify the dance form with the help of given information: It is particularly known for its Hindu Vaishnavism themes It is accompanied with devotional music created with many instruments with the beat set by cymbals and double-headed drum The three styles of this dance form are Tal Rasak Danda Rasak and Mandal Rasak Select the correct answer from options given below:
1.Kathakali
2.Mohiniyattam
3.Manipuri
4.Kuchipudi
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At which of the following places stone sculpture of a larger than life figure of a horse was founded?
1.Mathura
2.Deogarh
3.Sultanganj
4.Khairigarh
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At which of the following places the colossal figure of Krishna effortlessly lifting up Govardhana mountain can be found?
1.Mathura
2.Vrindavan
3.Varansi
4.Deogarh
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At which of the following places the famous relief scene of Vishnu rescuing the earth from the waters in the form of Nri-Varaha can be found?
1.Sarnath
2.Udaigiri
3.Mathura
4.Khairigarh
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Bijak is the best known of the compilations of the compositions of which of the following bhakti saints?
1.Ramananda
2.Tulsidas
3.Guru Nanak
4.Kabir
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Buddha often referred to himself as Tathagata. What does it mean?
1.One who has thus gone
2.One who has thus awakened
3.One who has thus enlightened
4.One who has thus gained knowledge
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By what other names has Advaita Vedanta historically been referred to?
1.Abheda-darshana
2.Dvaita-vada-pratisedha
3.Kevala-dvaita
4. All of the above
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Consider the following caves: Bhimbetka rock shelter Sittanavasal caves Bagh Caves Which of the above are known for fresco paintings?
1.1 & 2 Only
2.1 & 3 Only
3.2 & 3 Only
4.1 2 & 3
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Consider the following differences between Hinayana and Mahayana: While Hinayana Buddhism does not believe in Idol worship Mahayana Buddhism believe in Idol worship While the language used by Hinayana scholars was Pali Mahayana scholars used Sanskrit Which of the above statements is/are correct? 62.
1.1 Only
2.2 Only
3.Both 1 & 2
4.Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following differences between Sri-kula and Kali-kula: Both Sri-kula and Kali-kula are traditions of Sakta Tantrism While Shri Kula is more popular in Southern India Kali-kula is popular in northeast Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1.1 Only
2.2 Only
3.Both 1 & 2
4.Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following matches: Bohag Bihu � advent of the cropping season Bhogali Bihu � harvest festival Kongali Bihu � Assamese new year Which among the above is / are correct?
1.Only 1 & 2
2.Only 2 & 3
3.Only 1 & 3
4.1 2 & 3
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Consider the following pairs of sports with their associated states/UTs: Asol Aap � Andaman and Nicobar islands Dhopkhel � Assam Jallikattu � Tamil Nadu Which of the above is/are correct?
1.1 & 2 Only
2.3 Only
3.2 & 3 Only
4.1 2 & 3
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Consider the following pairs: Bibi Ka Maqbara � built by Aurangzeb in memory of his wife Kabuli Bagh Mosque � built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri � was commissioned by Akbar Which of the above is/are correct? 54.
1.1 & 2 Only
2.3 Only
3.1 2 & 3
4.None
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Consider the following pairs: Festival Month Ramanavmi : Chaitra Makar Sankranti : Pausa Dussehra : Bhaado Ganesh Chaturthi : Ashwin Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
1.1 and 2 Only
2.12 and 3 Only
3.23 and 4 Only
4. 123 and 4
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Consider the following statements about Company School of Paintings: Company style is a hybrid Indo-European style The painting was done mainly with the help of watercolours Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1.1 Only
2.2 Only
3.Both 1 & 2
4.Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following statements about Lingayat movement: The movement emphasised on casteless and classless society It was started in the 12th century by Guru Basaveshwara The leaders of this movement were only from Kannada speaking areas Which of the above statements is/are correct? 57.
1.1 & 2 Only
2.3 Only
3.2 & 3 Only
4.1 2 & 3
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Consider the following statements regarding Mithilakshar 1. The oldest form of Mithilakshar is found in the Sahodara stone inscriptions of 950 AD. 2. Mithilakshar is the script of broader cultural Mithila. 3. Mithilakshar had come to its current shape by 6th Century AD. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1.1 & 2
2.2 & 3
3.1 Only
4.1 2 & 3
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Family of which of the following sufi mystics was originally from Bukhara?
1.Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
2.Shaikh Nizamuddin
3.Nizamuddin Auliya
4.Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
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Flamenco India a dance cultural festival was celebrated recently to mark diplomatic relationship between India and _?
1.Spain
2.Japan
3.Brazil
4.Greece
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Flamenco India a dance cultural festival was celebrated recently to mark diplomatic relationship between India and _?
1.Spain
2.Japan
3.Brazil
4.Greece
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In SufismWhich of the following have music and dance sessions in its practices?
1.Silsilahs
2.Khanqas
3.Sama
4. All of the above
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In which of the following period Ardhanarisvara form of Siva was created?
1.Gupta period
2.Chola period
3.Kushanas period
4.Mauryan period
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Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti travelled to which of the following places? 1) Bukhara 2) Samarqand Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1.Only 1
2.Only 2
3.Both 1 & 2
4.Neither 1 & 2
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Minor Forest Produce (MFP) is a major source of livelihood for tribals who belong to the poorest of the poor section of society in India. In this context consider the following statements: Tamarind Shikakai and Shatavari are some examples of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) Government of India has put in place the Minimum Support Price for procurement of Minor Forest Produce Which of the above is / are correct statements? 53.
1.Only 1
2.Only 2
3.Both 1 & 2
4.Neither 1 nor 2
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Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki came to Delhi during the reign of which of the following rulers?
1.Allaudin Khilji
2.Iltutmish
3.Feroz Shah Tughlaq
4.None of the above
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The British setup schools in which of the following major cities to train the Indian artists in Western Techniques? 1) Bombay 2) Agra 3) Madras Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1. Only 1
2.Only 2 & 3
3.Only 1 & 3
4. Only 2
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The Chisti Order was established in India by which of the following saint?
1.Nizamuddin Auliya
2.Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
3.Ibrahim Qanduzi
4.None of the above
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What are the religious texts of Jainism called?
1.Agamas
2.Tripitak
3. Both of the above
4.None of the above
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When did Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti died?
1.1200 CE
2.1135 CE
3.1235 CE
4.1140 CE
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When did the Vira Nirvana Samvat era begin?
1.366 BCE
2.554 BCE
3.437 BCE
4.527 BCE
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Which of the following allowed the absorption of Tribal communities into Brahminical society?
1.Kushana Empire
2.Maurya empire
3.Gupta Empire
4.Magadha Empire
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Which of the following are the examples of rock-cut temples built in the northern style? 1) Damnar 50 miles south-east of Jhalrapatan. 2) Masrur in the Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1.Only 1
2.Only 2
3.Both 1 & 2
4.Neither 1 & 2
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Which of the following are the features of Alai Darwaza? 1. This gate was built by Alauddin Khilji in 1311 CE. 2. It is the first building to employ Islamic principles of accurate construction and geometric ornamentation. 3. The darwaza is a square domed building with intricate carvings in red sandstone and marble. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1.Only 1
2.Only 1 & 2
3.Only 2 & 3
4.1 2 & 3
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Which of the following characteristics were present in the temples constructed in Kashmir during the medieval period? 1) These temples had big Sikhara. 2) These temples had no columned hall but only the main cella. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1.Only 1
2.Only 2
3.Both 1 & 2
4.Neither 1 & 2
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Which of the following constructed a mausoleum over the grave of Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti?
1.Khwaja Hussain Nagauri
2.Hamiduddin Nagauri
3.Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq
4. Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar
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Which of the following founded the Order of the Whirling Dervishes in the thirteenth century?
1.Jalauddin Rumi
2.Abul Fazl
3.Bahauddin Zakariya
4.Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
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Which of the following is / are correct pairs? Varkari Sect � Tuka Ram Vishishtadvaita � Sri Ramanujacharya Shuddadvaita � Vallabhacharya Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1.1 & 2 Only
2.3 Only
3.2 & 3 Only
4.1 2 & 3
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Which of the following periods saw the emergence of Tantrism?
1.Magadha period
2.Gupta period
3.Kushana period
4.Mauryan Period
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Which of the following reveal the final aim of the Vedas?
1.Aranyakas
2.Upanishads
3.Vedanta
4.Vedanga
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Which of the following school of Hindu philosophy asserts that Moksha is gained through right knowledge?
1.Yoga
2.Samkhya
3.Mimansa
4.Nyay
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Which of the following statements are correct about the social impact of Sufism? 1. It helped in creating a society free of religious sectarian and communal tensions. 2. It predisposed people to accept the powerful teachings of the reform movements evolving a synthesis of Hinduism and Islam. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
1.Only 1
2.Only 2
3.Both 1 & 2
4.Neither 1 & 2
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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Odissi dance form? Odissi dance includes both Tandava and Lasya elements. It symbolises the element of air Select the correct option from codes given below:
1.1 Only
2.2 Only
3.Both 1 & 2
4.Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the following temples from the Gupta period is entirely made up of Bricks?
1.Dasavatar Temple
2.Bhitargaon temple
3.Shiva Temple of Bhumara
4.Shiva Temple of Koh
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Which of the following was also popularly known as Chiragh-i-Delhi?
1.Nizamuddin Auliya
2.Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
3.Rafiuddin Harun
4. Nasiruddin Mahmud
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Which of the following was introduced by theBhagavad Gita as a way to spiritual freedom and release?
1.Bhakti marga
2.Karma marga
3.Jnana marga
4. All of the above
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Which of the following was the author of the Sanskrit lexicon Amarakosha?
1.Dandin
2.Amarshima
3.Kalidasa
4.Bhasa
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Which of the following was the first Sikh Guru and founder of the Sikhism?
1.Guru Gobind Singh
2.Guru Angad
3.Guru Nanak
4.Guru Hargovind
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Which of the following were the key British architects of colonial architecture? 1) Robert Fellowes Chisholm 2) Charles Mant 3) Henry Irwin Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1. Only 1 & 2
2.Only 2 & 3
3.Only 1 & 3
4.1 2 & 3
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Which position does Buddhism occupy in term of number of followers?
1.Second
2.Fourth
3.Third
4.Second
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With reference to Sufism which of the following term refers to divine proximity?
1.Qurbat
2.Ruh
3.Hulul
4.Fana
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