ART & CULTURE MOCK TEST

June 8, 2015[ART & CULTURE MOCK TEST]

QUESTION 1) which is CORRECT?1.Buddha taught in the language of the ordinary people, Prakrit2.The rules made for the Buddhist sangha were written down in a book called the Vinaya Pitaka(a)1 Only(b) 2 Only(c) 1 & 2(d) NoneQUESTION 2) Two distinct features of Mahayana Buddhism are.I.Buddhas presence was shown using certain signs.II. Bodhisattvas remained in the world to teachwhich is CORRECT?(a) I Only(b) II Only(c) I & II(d) NoneQUESTION 3) which of the following statements are CORRECT about Lalit Kala Academy?1. It is the Indian Governments apex cultural body in the field of visual arts in India2. .The youngest of the three Academies founded by the Government of India3. Recently ministry of HRD taken over the management of Lalit Kala Akademi(a) 1 Only(b) 2 & 3 Only(c) 1 & 2 only(d) 1, 2 & 3Question 4) who among the following kings had strong leaning towards Jainism?A) Dasratha B) BrihadrathaC) KharavelaD) HuvishkaQ.5) In context with the nature of religion acc. to Rig Veda which among the following are correct?1) Rig Vedic religion can be described as naturalistic polytheism2) There are striking similarities between rig vedic religion & the ideas in Iranian Avesta3) Vedic sacrifices were conducted in the house of the priest who was called Yajaman4) Vedic Sacrifices were of two kinds those conducted by the householder & those that required ritual specialists

A) 1 & 2 B) Only 3C) 1,2,4 D) 1,2,3,4

Q.6) which statement(s) is/are correct in the context of Jain Sect?1. Jainism states four noble truths for liberation from the fruit of Karm (deed).2. Most of Jain texts are written in Apbhransha language but the language of speech was Prakrit.

(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 3(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) In the context of Indian cultural history the term Panchratrik indicates which of the following?(a) Followers of Narayana Vishnu.(b) Five heroes of Bhagavat Sect i.e Sankarshan, Pradyumn, Samb, Vasudev and Anirudh.(c) A branch of Vajrayana tantric sect.(d) A style of temple building.

Q.8) Consider the following statements in the context of Indian temple sculpture:1. Stupika formed on the top of the temple shikhara in Nagara sculpture style Whereas, Amalaka structure formed on the top of the temple shikhara in Dravid sculpture style.2. In Nagar style shikhara was linear whereas in Dravid style shikhara was pyramidal shaped?3. Features of Dravid style temples are its Gopuram but there are no Parkota.Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 1 and 3(c) Only 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.9) Paithani Technology relates to which of the following?(a) A method of making mudware. (b) A method of folk dance.(c) A method of textile manufacturing. (d) A method of weapon making.

Q.10) the ancient Indian text Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita by Vagbhatta:a) mentions the different aspects of Indian cultureb) is a compilation of tragic dramasc) is related to traditional indian medicine system of Ayurvedad) is a religious text divided into 8 parts.

Q.11) Match the column:MAIN CHARACTERSAUTHORA) Pururavas and Urvasi1) SudrakaB) Udayana and Vasavdatta2) KalidasaC) Charudatta and Vasantsena3) BhasaD) Kovalan and Kannagi4) Ilango

ABCDa)3421b) 2314c)4231d)1324

Q.12) Which of the following pairs of court chroniclers and their works in NOT correctly matched.A) Amir Khusrau TughluqnamaB) Abbas Khan Sarwani - Tarikh-i-ShershahiC) Abdul Hamid Lahori -ShahjahanamaD) Mirza Muhammad Kasim -Alamgirnama

Q.13) Which of the statements given below is/are correct?1) Kathkali has been greatly influenced by Kalaripayattu, the ancient martial arts of Kerala.2) In no other dance style is the entire body used so completely as in Kathkali, including ritual singing through dialogues by the performer.

A) 1 ONLYB) 2 ONLYC) BOTH 1 & 2D) NEITHER 1 & 2

Q.14) Which of the statements given below is/are correct?1) Bharat Munis NatyaShashtra has a detailed description of different kind of musical instruments including those based on strings, winds, percussion and solids.2) India has a long tradition of rod and string puppets which is described in ancient classical texts.A) 1 ONLYB) 2 ONLYC) BOTH 1 & 2D) NEITHER 1 & 2

Q.15) Which of the statements given below is/are correct?1) The Darbar traces its origin to ancient india and refers to the enclosure or royal court where noblemen and courtiers congregated.2) The Raga Darbari is believed to have entered the carnatic music paradigm in the 18th Century.3) Carnatic music is composed mainly in Sanskrit and telugu.

A) 1 & 3B) 2 & 3C) 1 & 2D) 1,2,3

Q.16) Which of the statements given below is/are correct?1) The original idol at Sun temple, Konark, also known as Black Pagoda, was believed to float between magnets.2) Carnatic Musics fames trinity consists of Muthuswami Dikshitar, Thyagraja and Syama Shastri.

A) 1 ONLYB) 2 ONLYC) BOTH 1 & 2D) NEITHER 1 & 2

Q.17) Which of the following statements regarding women in the early Vedic Period is correct ?A) they were married off at a young age.B) They were expected to observe purdahC) They could take part in the tribal assemblies.D) they performed SATI.

Q.18) Which among the following is regarded as propounder of the philosophy of Vishishta Advaita?A) RAMANUJAB) MADHAVACHARYAC) NIMBARKAD) VALLABHACHARYA

Q.19) Which of the following historical places are known for Mural Paintings?1) AJANTA CAVES2) LEPAKSHI TEMPLE3) SANCHI TEMPLE

a) 1 onlyb) 1 & 2c) 1,2,3d) None

Q.20) Which of the following statement regarding Sankhya school of philosophy is/are correct?

1) Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.2) Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence of agent.

a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) both 1 & 2d) neither 1 nor 2

Q.21) Some Buddhist rock cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the Monks.b) Chaitya is the place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks.c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, While Vihara is the hall axial to it.d) There is no material difference between the two.

Q.22) Which of the following statement is/are applicable to the Jain doctrine?1) The surest way to annihilating Karma is to practice Penance.2) every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.3) Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

A) 1 OnlyB)2 & 3 onlyC)1 & 3 onlyD) 1,2,3

Q.23) With reference to the history of Indian Rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements which are correct :1) The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving Rock cut caves in India.2) The barabar rock cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by emporer Chandra Gupta Maurya.3) At Ellora, cves were made for differenct faiths.

A) 1 only B) 2 & 3 onlyC)3 onlyD) 1,2,3

Q.24) Madhubani painting is related to which State?A) Uttar PradeshB) BiharC) KeralaD) Tamil Nadu

Q.25) From Which Veda Sanskrit literature has begun

A) YajurvedaB) AtharvavedaC) SamvedaD) Rigveda

Q.26) The famous Nabakalebara festival belongs to which of the following states?A) Rajasthan b) Odishac) West Bengald)Bihar

Q.27) The annual Royal Kathina Ceremony is associated with which of the following religions?A) Jainism B) BuddhismC) Parsi D) Sikhism

Q.28) The author of Tabqat-i-Akbari was___?A) Badauni B) Khwaja Nizamuddin AhmadC) Abul Fazl D) Khwand Mir

Q.29) Which of the following musical instruments is / are composite or Indo-Islamic in origin ?1. Sitar 2. Shehnai3. Tabla 4. SarangiChoose the correct option from the codes given below:A) 1 & 2 Only B) 1, 3 & 4 OnlyC) 1, 2 & 3 Only D) 1, 2, 3 & 4

Q.30) The Varkari sect in Maharashtra was founded by __?A) Tukaram B) NamdevC) Visoba KhecharD) Dhyaneshwar

Q.31) The features of Indian art, that were adopted in the construction of the Mosques in India were:1. Turned Lotus 2. Kalash on the domes3. OrnamentationChoose the correct option from the codes given below:A) Only 1 & 2 B) Only 2 & 3C) Only 1 & 3D) 1, 2 & 3

Q.32) Who among the following Arab scholars studied Sanskrit and astronomy for a decade at Varanasi ?A) Alberuni B) Amir KhusrauC) Albidari D)AlMasher

Q.33). which among the following was the work of Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq?A) Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi B) Fatawa-i-JahandariC) Tarikh-i-FerozshahiD) Tughlaqnama

Q.34) Which among the following is known as the earliest example of Panchayatana style of temple?A) Dashavatara temple at DeogarhB) Temple at PathariC) Shatrughneshwara temple at Bhubaneshwar D) Lakshmana temple at Sirpur

Q.35) Which among the following is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture?A) Shikhara B) GopuramC) Vimana D) Mandapa

Q.36) Which among the following is the most famous Bronze Image of Chola Period?A) Murugan B) NatarajaC) VenkateshwarD) Vishnu

Q.37) Which One of the incarnations of Vishnu is represented in art as raising the Earth from the Ocean?A) KurmaB) VarahaC) MatsyaD)Nrisingha

Q.38) The festival Baisakhi or Vaisakhi is commemorates which among the following important event of Sikh History?A) Establishment of Akal TakhtB) Establishment of Khalasa PanthC) Establishment of Guru Granth Sahib as permanent guru of SikhsD) Foundation of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar

Q.39) Sangai Festival is celebrated in which among the following states of India?A) Assam B) ManipurC) Bihar D)Karnataka

Q.40) Which of the following is the most common motif of the Indus Seals ?A) Unicorn B) BullC) Rhinoceros D) Elephant

Q.41) Which among the following schools of painting are associated with Pahari?1. Basholi2.Jammu3. Guler4. Kangra

A) 1,2B) 2,4C) 1,3,4D) All of the above

Q.42) Consider the following statements:I. Tanjore painting is an important form of classical South Indian painting native to the town of Tanjore in Tamil Nadu.II. These paintings are known for their elegance, rich colours, and attention to detail. The themes for most of these paintings are Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and scenes from Buddhism mythology.Select the correct answer code from the below:(a) Only I is correct(b) Only II is correct(c) Both I and II are correct(d) Neither I nor II are correct

Q.43) Which of the following statements related to the classical dance Mohiniattam are true?I. Mohiniattam is a solo female dance, where musical melody andthe rhythmical swaying of the dancer from side to side and the smooth and unbroken flow of the body movement is the striking feature.II. The credit for reviving the Mohiniattam dance in the nineteenth century goes to Swati Tirunal.III. The performers of Mohiniattam dance usually wear a brown colored sari with silver borders.Codes:(a) Only I and II are correct(b) Only II and III are correct(c) Only I and III are correct(d) All I, II and III are correct

Q.44) Which of the following instruments is NOT a percussion instrument?(a) Ghatam (b) Kanjeera(c) Khol (d) Sarod

Q.45) The Kalamkari craft involves the art of printing and painting of fabrics. This is a rare kind of art, which uses a Kalam or quill, from which it has earned its name and vegetable dyes. The Kalamkari craft belongs to ..(a) Andhra Pradesh(b) Tamil Nadu(c) Uttar Pradesh(d) West Bengal

Q.46) Which of the following pair of Dances and respective states is NOT matched correctly?(a) Dhimsa dance------------- Andhra Pradesh(b) Bagurumba -------------Assam(c) Puli Kali -------------Kerala(d) Baryi song -------------Odisha

Q.47) Consider the following statements:1. The Lingaraja temple at Bhubaneswar and the Jagannath temple at Puri are examples of the Nagara style of temple architecture.2. The Kendariya Mahadev temple of Khajuraho and the Dilwara temples of Mount Abu are examples of the Vesara style of temple architecture.Which of the above statements are true?(a) Only 1(b) Only 2(c) Both 1 and 2(d) neither 1 nor 2

Q.48) The Ajanta paintings are the finest specimen of(a) Indian cave paintings.(b) Rajasthani miniature painting.(c) Rock engraving.(d) Indo-Persian painting

Q.49) The 'painted grey ware' is associated with(a) Paleolithic age(b) Neolithic age(c) Bronze age(d)Ironage

Q.50) The Mathura School of Art was influenced by:(a) Amravati School of Art.(b) Gandhara School of Art.(c) Roman School of Art.(d)Both Roman and Gandhara School of Art.

Q.51) The famous Hazara Temple is said to be one of the most perfect specimens of Hindu temple architecture in existence. It was built during the reign of:(a) Bukka I(b) Deva Raya II(c) Krishnadeva Raya(d) Achyuta Raya

Q.52) Some of the rock-cut temples, known as the seven Pagodas, were built by the(a) Cholas (b) Chalukyas(c) Pallavas (d) Rashtrakutas

Q.53) Which of the chronological order for the construction of the following is correct?1. Taj Mahal2. Qutab Minar3. Fatehpur Sikri 4. Agra Fort

(a) 2, 4, 3, 1 (b) 2, 4, 1, 3(c) 1, 2, 3, 4 (d) 2, 3, 4, 1

Q.54) which of these is not related to the Gandhara School of art?(a) Ellora (b) Ajanta(c) Khajuraho (d) Elephanta

Q.55) Which one of the following popular dances on the common people was known as Kolattam in South India?(a) Puppet shows(b) Sanke-dance(c) Stick play by women(d) Dances by devadasis

Q.56) The manuscripts of which one of the following have been included in the UNESCOs Memory of World Register?(a) Abhidhamma Pitaka(b) Mahabharta(c) Ramayana(d) Rig-Veda

Q.57) Consider the following statements:1. The National School of Drama was set up by Sangeet Natak Akademi 1959.2. The highest honour conferred by the Sathiya Akademi on a writer is by electing him its fellow.Which of the statement given above is /are correct?a) 1 onlyb) 2 onlyc) Both 1 & 2 d) neither 1 nor 2

Q.58) Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:(Famous Person) (Well- Known for)(A) Mandakini Amte (1) Theatre direction(B) Neelam Mansingh(2)Socialserviceand Chowdhry community leadership(C) Romila Thapar (3) Dance(D) Vanashree Rao (4) History Writing

A B C D(a) 2 1 4 3(b) 2 4 1 3(c) 3 1 4 2(d) 1 2 3 4

Q.59) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:(Famous Temple) (State)(A) Vidyashankara (1) Andhra Pradesh(B) Rajarani Temple (2) Karnataka(C) Kandariya Mahadeo Temple (3) Madhya Pradesh(D) Bhimesvara Temple(4) OrissaA B C D(a) 2 4 3 1(b) 2 3 4 1(c) 1 4 3 2(d) 1 3 4 2

Q.60) Maha Mastak Abhisheka, a great religious event is associated with and for who of the following?(a) Bahubali(b) Buddha(c) Mahavir(d) Nataraja

Q.61) Consider the following pairs:Tradition State(1) Gatka, a traditional martial art: Kerala(2)Madhubani, a traditional Painting: Bihar(3) Singhey Khababs, Sindhu Darshan Festival:J & KWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.62) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:(Famous person) (Well- known as)(A) Amrita Sher-Girl (1) Dancer(B) Bhimsen Joshi (2) Painter(C) Rukmini Devi Arundale(3) Poet(D) Suryakant Tripathi Nirala(4) SingerA B C D(a) 2 14 3(b) 2 4 1 3(c) 3 1 4 2(d) 3 4 1 2

Q.63) where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?(a) Bhadrachalam(b) Chidambaram(c) Hampi(d) Srikalahasti

Q.64) With reference to Dhrupad, one of the Major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period.2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.3. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:(a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1, 2 and 3(d) None of the above is correct

Q.65) Which of the following is not true about the Arya Samaj?A) The Vedas are infallible.B) The marriageable age of the boys and the girls should be 25 and 16 respectively.C) It encouraged the female education.D) The recognition of interreligious marriages.

Q.66) Which of the following statements are true?1. Mughal Miniatures also present various facets of the life of ordinary people.2. Persian elements became an integral part of the mughal painting.3. Ustad Mansur specialized in the portrayal of flora and fauna.

A) 1,2 B) 2,3C) 1 ,3D) 1,2,3

Q.67) Match the following:ASSOCIATIONPLACEA) Theosophical society.I) LahoreB) Scientific societyII) MadrasC) Hindu Social Reform AssociationIII) AdyarD) Dev SamajIV) Aligarh ABCDa) IIIIIIVIb)IIVIIIIIc)IIIIVIIId)IVIIIIII

Q.68) Bhakt Tukaram was a contemprory of? A) AkbarB) BaburC) JehangirD) Aurangzeb

Q.69) Between which of the following rivers, the ancient town of Takshashila was located? A) Indus and JhelumB) Jhelum and ChenabC) Chenab and RaviD) Ravi and BeasQ.70) With respect to performing arts in India, Pick the odd one out.A) KundheiB) GombeyattaC) BommalattamD) Sattriya

Q.71) Involvement of ladies was a characteristic feature of the administration of:A) ChalukyasB) CholasC) PallavasD) Rashtrakutas

Q.72) What is Yakshgana?A) Street PlayB) Operatic Dance DramaC) Style of SingingD) Dance of Karnataka

Q.73) Match the columnA) Cycle playI) Ankia NatB) Procession FormII) Mayurbhang ChauC)Dance formIII) RamleelaD) Temple Form IV) Bhavai.

ABCDa) IIIIIIIVb)IIIVIIIIc)IVIIIIIId)IIIIIIIV

Q.74) which of the following was not a difference between Hinayan and Mahayana Sect of Buddhism?A) Believe in the BodhisattavasB) Worship of ImageC) Use of SanskritD) Allowed Women as followers.

Q.75) MITAKSHARA is a book on: A) MedicineB) AstronomyC) Hindu law of inheritanceD) Dharamashashtras

Q.76) Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Natya is a interpretive dance.2. Nritya is essentially expressional,performed specifically to convey the meaning of a theme or idea.3.Nritha, corresponds to pure dance steps performed rhythmically.

A) ONLY 1B) 1 & 3C) 1 & 2D) All of these.

Q.77) Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Gaur dance is a popular folk dance of Chattisgarh and its performed by young boys in the post harvest time.2. Muria dances start with an invocation or prayer to the phallic deity.3. Karma dance is popular among the Gonds and the Baigas of Chattisgarh and the Oraons of Madhya Pradesh.

A) 1 & 3B) 1 & 2C) 2 & 3D) All of the above

Q.78) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Swang theatre form?1. The Haryanvi language is used in this form.2. it is only music based.3. it is 2 styles based Rohtak and Hathras.

A) Only 1B) 1 & 2C) 2 & 3D) Only 3

Q.79) Which of the following statements is/are correct about JATRA, the traditional theatre form of Bengal?1. It is based exclusively on Krishna2. It is based on both music and dialogues.

A) 1 OnlyB) 2 OnlyC) Both 1 & 2D) None of the above.

Q.80) Consider the following activities regarding URS. Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It is celebration of birth or death anniversary.2. It marks the religious unity of Hindus and Muslims.3. In this fair, food is distributed specially to destitute.

A) 1 & 2B) 2 & 3C) 1 & 3D) All of these.

Q.81) Consider the following activities regarding Ancient types of Hindu Marriage. Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Daiva form comprises the gift or giving away of the daughter by the father to a Man, who has learnt The Veda.2.The asura form comprises , a paymet or bribe to the father of the bride,by the groom to obtain a wife.3. In Gandharva form, bride and the bridegroom agree to marry at their own consent.

A) 1 & 2B) 2 & 3C) 1,2 & 3D) All of these

Q.82)Consider the following activities regarding types of Muslim Marriage. Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Nikah is the most common form of marriage. It is conducted by the Qaazi and the marriage ceremony is completed through a formal document known as NikahNama.2.Mutah marriage is carried out via the normal contractual procedures, but in which the husband and wife give up several of their rights of their own free will such as living together.3. Misyar or temprory marriage means that a man marries woman-either muslim or else and specifies how long the marriage will last.

A) 1 & 2B) 2 & 3C) 1,2,3D) Only 1

Q.83) Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. The Hindu art developed later then Buddhist art in india as whole.2. The temples at Khajuraho were built around a Lake.3. The black Pagoda at Konark is an unfinished or ruined temple of the Sun.A) 1,2,3B) 1 & 2C) Only 3 D) None of these.

Q.84) According to ancient scriptures, the practical endeavours of a man are (Purushartha) 1. Dharma is honest and upright conduct or righteous action.2. Artha means a righteous and honest pursuit of economic activities.3. Karma is treating work as worship.4. Moksha is liberation,that is absorption of the self in eternal bliss.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?A) 1,2,3B) 2 & 3C) 1,2,4D) All of these.

Q.85) Consider the statements about Kabir. Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. He believed that the creator is one.2. His dohas reflect the ideas and belief in the Adi Granth.3. He emphasized simplicity in religion.

A) 2 & 3B) Only 3C) 1 & 3D) All of these.

Q.86) With reference to religious history of Medieval India, Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices?1. Meditation and control of breath.2. Severe ascetic excercises in a lonely places.3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience.A) 1 & 2B) 2 & 3C) Only 3D) All of these.

Q.87) Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Gautama is said to be the author of the Nyaya sutra.2. The basic text of Vaisheshikha philosophy was written by Kannada.3. Kapila wrote the Samkhya sutra.

A) 1,2,3B) 1 & 2C) 2 & 3D) None of these

Q.88) Consider the following statements about Bhakti movement. Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It propogated rigidity in religion.2. It believed on devotion and need to unite with God.

A) Only 1 B) Only 2B) Both 1 & 2D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.89) Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. The upveda of Rig Veda is Ayurveda.2. Satpatha Brahmin related to YajurVeda is lengthiest of all the literature.3. Sama Veda contains hymns sung by particular type of priest known as Udgatori.

A) 1 & 2B) 2 & 3C) Only 3D) All of these.

Q.90) Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. The Sangama literature is mostly religious in nature.2. The Sangama literature also includes some works in Telugu, which are considered as classical.

A) Only 1B) Only 2C) Both 1 & 2D) Neither 1 nor 2.

Q.91) Match the following: EMBROIDERY TYPESTATEA) AariI) PunjabB) JaalII) GujratC) KasidaIII) Jammu & KashmirD) PhulkariIV) BiharABCDa)IIIIVIIIb)IIIIIIVIc) IVIIIIIId)IIIIIIIV

Q.92) Consider the following statements about Miniature paintings. Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. These are beautiful handmade paintings, which are quite colorful and small in size.2. The main highlight of these paintings is the intricate and delicate brushwork.

A) Only 1B) Only 2C) Both 1 & 2D) neither 1 nor 2

Q.93) With reference to the Hindustani and Carnatic music, which one is not the similarity between them?A) The carnatic alapana is similar to Alap in Hindustani music.B) Tilana in carnatic resembles Tarana of Hindustani Classical music.C) Both Hindustani and carnatic music lay stress on Tala.D) Both have common Swara.

Q.94) The city of Shahjahanabad founded by Shahjahan did not consist of:A) Lal quilaB) Jama MasjidC) Din panahD) Chandani Chowk

Q.95) Match the following:Type of instrumentSound produced byA) Tata vadyaI) Blowing airB) Sushira VadyaII) Clapping togetherC) Ghana VadyaIII) Striking the surfaceD) Avanaddha VadyaIV) Vibration of string

ABCDa) IVIIIIIIb) IIIIIIIVc) IIIIVIIId) IIIIIIIV

Q.96) Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?A) Raas GujratB) Hurka Baul UttarakhandC) Ghode Modni RajasthanD) Hikat Himachal Pradesh

Q.97) Kala Ghoda Festival is associated with?A) Folk DanceB) Folk theatre formC) Style of PaintingD) Art festival organized in Mumbai

Q.98) Identify the classical dance form using its characteristics mentioned below:1. it has tribhanga pose.2. Kiran shehgal was a popular dancer of this form.3. it used to be done by young boys known as Gotipuas in temples.4. Indrani Rehman brought the dance to prominence.

A) KathakaliB) OdissiC) MohiniattamD) Kathak

Q.99) Consider the following statements about Festivals of Bihar. Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Chhath is the worship of sun god.2. Sama-Chakeva is dedicated to siblings relationships.3. Bihula is celebrated for family welfare.

A) 2 & 3B) 1,2,3C)Only 3D) Only 2

Q.100) Which of the following statement is incorrect?A) Nirgunas believe in formless god, while Sagunas believe in Human incarnation of god.B) Gajanan Muktibodh and Dharmvir bharti are poets of the prayogvaad age of poetry.C) Nirala is seen as the pioneer of Chhayavaad age of poetry.D) Gitavali Kavitavali are the masterpieces of Surdas.

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