Indian Culture

1.Which one is the longest epic of the world?
[A] Ramayana
[B] Ramcharitmanas
[C] Mahabharata
[D] Hanuman Chalisa
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2.Who was the founder of Yoga philosophy?
[A] Jaimini
[B] Kapila
[C] Akshapada Gautam
[D] Patanjali
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3.Mundaka Upanishad, the Mandukya Upanishad and the Prashna Upanishad are associated with which of the
following Vedas?
[A] Atharva-Veda
[B] Rig-Veda
[C] Sama-Veda
[D] Yajur-Veda
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4.Ghumura is an ancient folk dance that originated in which of the following states?
[A] Odisha
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Karnataka
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5.Which of the following features of Indian temples resembles pylons of the Egyptian temples?
[A] Lat
[B] Vimana
[C] Gopura
[D] Shikhara
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6.Akbarnama was written originally in which among the following languages?
[A] Chagtai Turkic

[B] Persian
[C] Arabic
[D] Urdu
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7.The first novel written by Sunil Gangopadhyay is :
[A] Athmo Prakash (Self-Revelation)

[B] Pratham Alo (First Light)
[C] Purba Pachim (East and West)
[D] Shei Shomay (Those Days)
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8.Among the five monolithic rathas of Pallavas at Mahabalipuram, the largest is ___?
[A] Arjuna
[B] Bhima
[C] Dharmaraja
[D] Draupadi
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9.Which among the following Hindu Painters was sent by Jahangir to portrait Shah Abbas-I of Persia ?
[A] Basawan
[B] Bishan Das
[C] Dasarath
[D] Manohar
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10.Who among the following Arab scholars studied Sanskrit and astronomy for a decade at Varanasi ?
[A] Alberuni
[B] Amir Khusrau
[C] Al’bidari
[D] Al’Masher
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11.The Varkari sect in Maharashtra was founded by __?
[A] Tukaram
[B] Namdev
[C] Visoba Khechar
[D] Dhyaneshwar
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12.Who among the following laid the foundation of Shalimar & Nishaat Garden in Kashmir?
[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Nur Jahan
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13.‘Padshah-nama’ (Chronicle of the Emperor) written by Abdul Hamid Lahori, is the official visual history giving a
detailed account of the reign of which of the following Mughal Emperor?
[A] Babur
[B] Jahanagir
[C] Shah Jahan
[D] Aurangzeb
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14.Which among the following is not correctly matched?
[A] Aga Khan Palace – Pune

[B] Bharat Bhawan – Bhopal
[C] Akal Takht – Amritsar
[D] All are correct
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15.For which of the following the term Sandalwood is used?
[A] Kannada Cinema

[B] Telugu Cinema
[C] Tamil Cinema
[D] South Indian Cinema
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16.In which of the following state in India are found the earliest known temples of Gupta Period in Good shape?
[A] Bihar
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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17.In which of the following states Devnimori stupa related to Buddhism is located?
[A] Madhya Pradesh

[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Gujarat
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18.Sidi Bashir Mosque is located at:
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Delhi
[C] Jaipur
[D] Hyderabad
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19.In which of the following states of India, Yakshagana, a dance drama is popular
[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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20.Which state of India is associated with the Folk Dance Teratali?
[A] Haryana
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] Gujarat
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21.‘Me-Dam-Me-Phi’ festival is a festival of which the communities in North Eastern India?
[A] Tai-Ahom
[B] Deori Tribe
[C] Garo
[D] Khasi
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22.The famous ‘Hornbill festival’ is celebrated in which of the following States of India?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Mizoram
[C] Assam
[D] Meghalaya
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23.Consider the following art forms of India:

1. Ramman
2. Mudiyettu
3. Kalbelia
Which among the above are included in the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of
Humanity?
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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24.Both Siddha and Ayurveda are ancient systems of Medicine in India. Consider the following similarities between
the two:
1. Both use the notion of three faults or tridosha
2. Practitioners of both use pulse reading as a method of diagnosis
3. Both give equal importance to organic and inorganic ingredients in the medicines
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2

[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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25.Consider the following sites of India:
1. Konark Sun Temple
2. Great Himalayan National Park
3. Tirupati Balaji Temple
Which of the above is/are recognized as World Heritage Sites in India by UNESCO?
[A] 2 Only
[B] 1 and 2 Only
[C] 2 and 3 Only
[D] 1,2 and 3
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26.In the Indian Philosophy, the Vaiseshika system is closely allied to the Nyaya system of philosophy. Consider the
following statements with this respect:
1. Both Nyaya and Vaisheshika view ignorance as the root cause of all pain and misery
2. Both Nyaya and Vaisheshika accept four independent sources of knowledge — perception, inference,
comparison, and testimony
3. Both Nyaya and Vaisheshika accept the liberation of the individual self as the end goal
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2

[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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27.How the Sthanakavasi sect is different from other sects of Jainism?
1. The followers of Sthanakavasi faith practice idol worship
2. The followers of Sthanakavasi wear saffron cloths
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
28.Identify the famous Indian painting with the help of given information:
1. The artists of this painting are called ‘Patuas’
2. The painting is traditionally done on cloth or paper with water colour
3. The themes of the painting are based on Hindu goddesses, and other mythological characters from
Ramayana and Mahabharat
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Pattachitra
[B] Kalamkari
[C] Madhubani
[D] Kalighat
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29.Identify the traditional system of medicine with the help of given information:
1. The system of medicine has its origin in India
2. Rishi Agasthya is considered as the father of this system
3. The system of medicine recognizes predominance of Vaadham, Pitham and Kabam in childhood, adulthood
and old age respectively
Select the correct answer from option given below:
[A] Siddha
[B] Sowa-Rigpa
[C] Ayurveda
[D] Homeopathy
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30.How do you distinguish between Gandhara and Mathura school of arts?
1. While Gandhara School of arts was heavily influenced by Greek-Roman style, the Mathura school of arts was
predominantly Indian in features
2. While grey sandstone was main raw material used in Gandhara School, white spotted red sandstone was
main raw material used in Mathura School
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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31.Octagonal shape of mausoleums is the distinctive feature of which of the following dynasties of Medieval India?
[A] Khalji
[B] Tughlaq
[C] Sayyid
[D] Lodi
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32.Which of the following is / are classical languages of India?
1. Tamil
2. Telugu
3. Kannada
4. Odia
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3

[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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33.With reference to the Mohiniattam dance, consider the following statements:

1. Mohiniattam is based on the legend of the Hindu mythological seductress Mohini, who tempted Shiva.
2. It is patterned on bharatanatyam with elements of kathakali.
3. It uses Malayalam songs with Carnatak music
[A] Only 1 & 2

[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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34.Consider the following sites of India:
3. Tirupati Balaji Temple
Which of the above is/are recognized as World Heritage Sites in India by UNESCO?
[A] 2 Only
[B] 1 and 2 Only
[C] 2 and 3 Only
[D] 1,2 and 3
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35.Identify the famous Indian painting with the help of given information:
1. The artists of this painting are called ‘Patuas’
2. The painting is traditionally done on cloth or paper with water colour
3. The themes of the painting are based on Hindu goddesses, and other mythological characters from
Ramayana and Mahabharat
[A] Pattachitra
[B] Kalamkari
[C] Madhubani
[D] Kalighat
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36.Consider the following statements about Panchayatan style of temple in India:
1. It is an east-west direction construction
2. Kandariya mahadev temple of khajurao is an example of Panchayatan style.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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37.Consider the following:
1. Ramlila
2. Chhau dance
3. Sankirtana
Which of the above is/are included in the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO?
[A] 3 Only
[B] 1 & 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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38.Consider the following pairs of musicians with their associated instruments:
1. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan – Santoor
2. Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma – Sitar
3. Hari Prasad Chaurasia – Flute
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] 3 Only
[B] 1 & 2 Only
[C] 2 Only
[D] 1 & 3 Only
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39.Consider the following stupas in India with their states:
1. Dro-dul Chorten Stupa – Sikkim
2. Tashi Gomang Stupa – West Bengal
3. Bavikonda Stupa – Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?

[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 2 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
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40.Which among the following is a correct difference between the Mughal Paintings and Rajput Paintings?
[A] While the central theme of Mughal Paintings was Mughals splendour and pomp, the central theme of Rajput
paintings was Rajput splendour and chivalry
[B] While Mughal Paintings had independent origin, Rajput paintings originated from Mughal style
[C] Material aspect of animal life is more prominently depicted in Mughal paintings in comparison to Rajput Paintings
[D] None of the above is a correct statement
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41.As per the ancient Indian legends, which among the following significant female figures of Vedic Period suffered
from an incurable disfiguring disease, perhaps leprosy, which was treated by Ashwins?
[A] Ghosha
[B] Lopamudra
[C] Gargi
[D] Maitreyi
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42.Consider the following sites:
1. Apatani Cultural Landscape
2. Thembang Fortified Village
3. Moidams
Which among the above is / are located in North East India?
[A] Only 1 & 2

[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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43.Which among the following arts of India come under the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
1. Koodiyattam
2. Ram Lila
3. Vedic Chanting
4. Mudiyettu
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3

[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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44.With reference to devotional poetry in India, which of the following statements is / are correct with respect to
Abhanga?
1. Abhanga poetry is characteristically used by the saint-poets of the Varkari Panth
2. Sant Tukaram is known as father of Abhanga poetry
3. Each abhang is usually made up of four lines, with a characteristic rhythm
[A] Only 1 & 2

[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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45.Identify the dance form with the help of given information:
1. It is an ancient traditional dance form which originated as a temple dance and dates back to the Buddhist era
2. This style of dance is mainly performed by women
3. It is a centuries old heritage and is well known for its grace (lasya) and intense expression of navarasas
4. The culture ministry recently gave principle approval for the dance to be granted as classical dance status
[A] Chhau
[B] Bhagvata Mela
[C] Yakshagana
[D] Andhra Natyam
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46.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:
1. Tamarind, Shikakai and Shatavari are some examples of Minor Forest Produce (MFP)
2. 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?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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47.Which of the following saints of Bhakti Movement initially adopted Saguna / vaishnavism but later preached
Nirguni beliefs of life?
[A] Raidas
[B] Gusainji
[C] Bhagat Pipa
[D] Vallabhacharya
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48. Consider the following statements about Kalaripayattu:
1. It is an ancient martial art most widely practised in parts of South India
2. The weapons generally used in it are sword, shield & spear
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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49. Consider the following differences between Mughal and Rajput style of Painting:
1. While Mughal style is more realistic and materialistic, Rajput style is more spiritual
2. While Mughal style is said to be isolated from folk art, Rajput style has been influenced from folk art
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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50. Consider the following statements about Company School of Paintings:
1. Company style is a hybrid Indo-European style
2. The painting was done mainly with the help of watercolours
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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51. Consider the following animals based festivals with states where they are predominantly celebrated:
1. Myoko – Arunachal Pradesh
2. Ooru Habba – Karnataka
3. Kambala – Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only

[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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52.Identify the archaeological site with the help of given information:
1. It comprises the archaeological remains dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE
2. It includes Stupas, Chaityas and Viharas
3. It is a world heritage site as declared by UNESCO
4. It is a part of the Buddhist tourism circuit
[A] Nalanda Mahavihara

[B] Mahabodhi temple
[C] Rumtek Monastery
[D] Buddhist complex at Sanchi
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53.As per the ancient Indian legends, which among the following significant female figures of Vedic Period suffered
from an incurable disfiguring disease, perhaps leprosy, which was treated by Ashwins?
[A] Ghosha
[B] Lopamudra
[C] Gargi
[D] Maitreyi
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54.Consider the following statements about Sagun and Nirguna Bhakti saints:
1. While Sagun bhakti saints were firm believer in Vedic learning, Nirguna bhakti saints questioned the
authority of Vedas
2. While Dadu Dayal was a Nirguna bhakti saint, Vallabhacharya was a Sagun bhakti saint
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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55.Identify the painting with the help of given information:
1. The regions of Machilipatnam and Sri Kalahasti in Andhra Pradesh are famous for this type of painting
2. The outlines on the painting is done with tamarind twigs dipped in molasses and iron fillings
3. It involves weaving and hand block printing and is influenced by Persian and British pattern
4. Vegetable colors and dyes are used to create epic and religious scenes
[A] Patachitra
[B] Kalamkari
[C] Madhubani
[D] Batik
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56.Which of the following sites are listed in UNESCO World Heritage list?
1. Nalanda Mahavihara
2. Khangchendzonga National Park
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only

[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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57. Consider the following differences between Natyadharmi and Lokadharmi:
1. While Natyadharmi means theatre oriented and Lokadharmi means life oriented
2. While Natyadharmi is theatrical representation larger than life, Lokadharmi deals with the worldly activity of
people
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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58. Which of the following sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India?
1. Nalanda Mahavihara
3. Mahabodhi Temple
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only

[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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59.World Heritage Day is observed on which date?
[A] 28 January
[B] 18 April
[C] 22 May
[D] 21 June
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60.Consider the following matches:
1. Patan Patola – Gujarat
2. Channapatna toys – Karnataka
3. Nachiarkoil brass lamp – Tamil Nadu
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2

[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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61. Consider the following caves:
1. Bhimbetka rock shelter
2. Sittanavasal caves
3. Bagh Caves
Which of the above are known for fresco paintings?
[A] 1 & 2 Only

[B] 1 & 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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62.Consider the following matches:

1. Veedhi – Karnataka
2. Thora – Punjab
3. Tamasha – Maharashtra
4. Rauf – Jammu & Kashmir
Which among the above is / are correct matches?
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3

[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] Only 3
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63.During the early medieval era, in which among the following present states of India a Mason’s guild was working?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Tamil Nadu
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64.Which of the following contains the procedure for the performance of sacrifices?
[A] Rig Veda

[B] Sama Veda
[C] Yajur Veda
[D] Atharva Veda
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65.Which of the following means the ‘limbs of the Vedas’?
[A] Upanishads
[B] Vedanta
[C] Vedanga
[D] Puranas
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66.Which of the following was the main source of income in the Mauryan administration?
[A] State taxes

[B] Trade
[C] Donations
[D] Land revenue
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67.Duties on imported and exported goods was referred to as which of the following during the Mauryan period?
[A] Bhaga
[B] Shulka
[C] Bali
[D] Kara
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68.Which of the following caves consists of the rock sculpture of the front part of an elephant?
[A] Lomasha Risi cave

[B] Dhauli caves
[C] Ajanta caves
[D] Elephanta Caves
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69.Which of the following allowed the absorption of Tribal communities into Brahminical society?
[A] Kushana Empire

[B] Maurya empire
[C] Gupta Empire
[D] Magadha Empire
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70.During which of the following period, social and economic status of the Shudras improved?
[A] Maurya empire

[B] Gupta Empire
[C] Magadha Empire
[D] Kushana Empire
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71.Which of the following Dramas were written by Harsha?

1) Nagananda
2) Priyadarsika
3) Ratnavali
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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72.Which of the following authors wrote Sabdansusana?
[A] Bhavabhuti
[B] Saktibhadra
[C] Hastimalla
[D] Sakatayana
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73.Which of the following was the author of Dhvanyolaka?
[A] Udbhat
[B] Anandavardhana
[C] Ahinavagupta
[D] Rudrata
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74.The writers named Prithusvami, Bhattotpala and Vijavanandi belong to which of the following centuries?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 11th
[D] 12th
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75.Which of the following wrote his commentary on the Manusmriti?
[A] Visvarupa
[B] Bharuchi
[C] Medhatithi
[D] Yogloka
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76.Tattavakaumudi, Tattvasaradi, Nyayavarttikatatparyatika, Nyayasuchini-bandha, Nyayasutroddhara, Nyayakanika

and Tattvabindu are works of which of the following writers?
[A] Bhoja
[B] Vachaspatimisra
[C] Udayana
[D] Jayanta
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77.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.
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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78.Which of the following give information regarding to the ancestry of Muinuddin Chishti?
[A] Fawaid-al-Fuad
[B] Siyar-al-Arijin
[C] Khair-al-Majalis
[D] None of the above
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79.Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti travelled to which of the following places?

1) Bukhara
2) Samarqand
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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80.When did Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki came to Delhi?
[A] 1212 CE
[B] 1221 CE
[C] 1121 CE
[D] 1261 CE
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81.Which of the following statements are correct regarding temple building in Vijaynagara kingdom?
1. There was an elaboration of the temple complex by the addition of a number of structures.
2. The shrine of the chief goddess (ammankoil) and the kalyanamandapam were considered to be indispensable
parts of temples.
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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82.The spiritual way of life was adopted by individual Sufis in the ninth and tenth centuries came to be known as?
[A] Tariqah
[B] Haqiqah
[C] Tasawwuf
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83.What according to Muinuddin Chishti was the highest form of devotion to God?
1) Redress the misery of those in distress,
2) Fulfilling the need of the helpless
3) Feed the hungry
[A] Only 1 & 2

[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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84.Which of the following are the most popular Silsilahs of Sufi saints?
1. Chistis
2. Suhrawardis
3. Qadiriyahs
4. Naqshbandis
[A] Only 1 & 2

[B] Only 2 &3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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85.Which of the following founded the Order of the Whirling Dervishes in the thirteenth century?
[A] Jalauddin Rumi

[B] Abul Fazl
[C] Bahauddin Zakariya
[D] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
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86.‘Beshara’ refers to which of the following?
[A] Who are not bound by the Sharait law

[B] Surrender to achieve salvation
[C] Non-acceptance of what was not given freely
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87.Which of the following was also known as Baba Farid Ganj-i Shakar?
[A] Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

[B] Fariduddin Masud
[C] Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti
[D] Nizamuddin Auliya
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88.Which of the following was the spiritual successor of Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki?
[A] Fariduddin Masud

[B] Shaikh Ahmed
[C] Shaikh Nizamuddin
[D] Shaikh Farid
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89.Which of the following was the spiritual successor of Gesu Daraz?

[A] Sayyid Yadullah
[B] Shaikh Piyara
[C] Kamaluddin Biyabani
[D] Sulaiman Mandavi
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90.Which of the following statements are correct about the followers of Bhakti movement?
1. They condemned polytheism and believed in one god.
2. They also denounced all forms of idolatry.
3. They greatly emphasised on the fundamental unity of all religions.
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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91.Which of the following school pf philosophies propounds that Purusha/Brahman is both the efficient and the
material cause, “that from which the origination, subsistence, and dissolution of this universe proceed.”?
[A] Vaisesika school of Hindu Philosophy

[B] Samkhya school of Hindu Philosophy
[C] Vedanta school of Hindu Philosophy
[D] Mimansa school of Hindu Philosophy
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92.Nyaya school’s epistemology accepts four out of how many Pramanas as reliable means of gaining knowledge?
[A] Seven pramanas

[B] Six pramanas
[C] Eight pramanas
[D] Nine pramanas
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93.Which of the following is not propagated by Ramakrishna Mission?
[A] Jnana
[B] Shakti
[C] Karma
[D] Raja yoga
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94.When did the Vira Nirvana Samvat era begin?
[A] 366 BCE

[B] 554 BCE
[C] 437 BCE
[D] 527 BCE
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95.Who among the following is is known as Sramana in the Kalpa Sutra?
[A] Buddha
[B] Mahvira
[C] Adi Shankaracharya
[D] Lord Purushottam
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96.Who among the following played pivotal role leading to the emergence of Vedantism?
[A] Shankaracharya
[B] Madhavacharya
[C] Ramanuja
[D] All of the above
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97.Which of the following was introduced by theBhagavad Gita, as a way to spiritual freedom and release?
[A] Bhakti marga

[B] Karma marga
[C] Jnana marga
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98.Who among the following believed that liberation or moksha is achievable only through the grace of God?
[A] Adi Shankaracharya

[B] Ramanuja
[C] Madhvacharya
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99.Which of the following was the first Hindu organization to introduce proselytization in Hinduism?
[A] Ramkrishna Mission

[B] Arya Samaj
[C] Brahmo Samaj
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100.Traditional Advaita Vedanta centers on which of the following for its elaboration and interpretation?
[A] Sruti
[B] Brahma
[C] Bhagavad Gita
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1.Which one is the longest epic of the world?

2.Who was the founder of Yoga philosophy?

6.Akbarnama was written originally in which among the following languages?

[A] Chagtai Turkic

[A] Athmo Prakash (Self-Revelation)

11.The Varkari sect in Maharashtra was founded by __?

14.Which among the following is not correctly matched?

[A] Aga Khan Palace – Pune

15.For which of the following the term Sandalwood is used?

[A] Kannada Cinema

[A] Madhya Pradesh

18.Sidi Bashir Mosque is located at:

[A] Tamil Nadu

20.Which state of India is associated with the Folk Dance Teratali?

21.‘Me-Dam-Me-Phi’ festival is a festival of which the communities in North Eastern India?

23.Consider the following art forms of India:

[A] Only 1 & 2

25.Consider the following sites of India:

1. Konark Sun Temple

2. Great Himalayan National Park

3. Tirupati Balaji Temple

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 1 & 2

27.How the Sthanakavasi sect is different from other sects of Jainism?

1. The followers of Sthanakavasi faith practice idol worship

2. The followers of Sthanakavasi wear saffron cloths

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

1. The artists of this painting are called ‘Patuas’

2. The painting is traditionally done on cloth or paper with water colour

Select the correct answer from options given below:

1. The system of medicine has its origin in India

2. Rishi Agasthya is considered as the father of this system

Select the correct answer from option given below:

30.How do you distinguish between Gandhara and Mathura school of arts?

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1, 2 & 3

33.With reference to the Mohiniattam dance, consider the following statements:

[A] Only 1 & 2

34.Consider the following sites of India:

1. Konark Sun Temple

2. Great Himalayan National Park

3. Tirupati Balaji Temple

1. The artists of this painting are called ‘Patuas’

2. The painting is traditionally done on cloth or paper with water colour

Select the correct answer from options given below:

36.Consider the following statements about Panchayatan style of temple in India:

1. It is an east-west direction construction

2. Kandariya mahadev temple of khajurao is an example of Panchayatan style.

Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

37.Consider the following:

38.Consider the following pairs of musicians with their associated instruments:

1. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan – Santoor

2. Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma – Sitar

3. Hari Prasad Chaurasia – Flute

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

39.Consider the following stupas in India with their states:

1. Dro-dul Chorten Stupa – Sikkim

2. Tashi Gomang Stupa – West Bengal

3. Bavikonda Stupa – Andhra Pradesh

Which of the above is/are correctly matched?

42.Consider the following sites:

1. Apatani Cultural Landscape