20 December Static Quiz 2021
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20th December 2021 – Static Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to the Cultural History of India, consider the following statements about Mudiyettu
1) This is a form of rod puppetry practiced in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
2) It is the enactment of the mythological tale of a battle between the goddess Kali and the demon Darika
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectMudiyettu:
It is a ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala.
It is one of the intangible heritages of India as accorded by UNESCO.
It is performed for purification and rejuvenation of the community.
It is the enactment of the mythological tale of a battle between the goddess Kali and the demon Darika.
The ritual is a part of the Bhagwati cult. It is performed in just 4 districts of Kerela during the four day festival dedicated to Goddess Kali after the summer harvest.
Musicians of Muddiyettu are maestros of Sopana Sangeeth, the mother of Carnatic music in
South India.
A complete Mudiyettu performance requires a total of 16 people.
The figure of Kali is also painted on the floor of the temple and then a specific song is sung describing the goddess from head to toe.IncorrectMudiyettu:
It is a ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala.
It is one of the intangible heritages of India as accorded by UNESCO.
It is performed for purification and rejuvenation of the community.
It is the enactment of the mythological tale of a battle between the goddess Kali and the demon Darika.
The ritual is a part of the Bhagwati cult. It is performed in just 4 districts of Kerela during the four day festival dedicated to Goddess Kali after the summer harvest.
Musicians of Muddiyettu are maestros of Sopana Sangeeth, the mother of Carnatic music in
South India.
A complete Mudiyettu performance requires a total of 16 people.
The figure of Kali is also painted on the floor of the temple and then a specific song is sung describing the goddess from head to toe. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to Buddhist Councils, consider the following statements:
1) The third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under the patronage of Asoka
2) The fourth Buddhist Council was convened under the chairmanship of Vasumitra
3) The final version of Tripitakas was completed in Fourth Buddhist council.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectThe third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under the patronage of Asoka
Moggaliputta Tissa presided over it. The final version of Tripitakas was completed in this council.
The fourth Buddhist Council was convened in Kashmir by Kanishka under the chairmanship of Vasumitra. Asvagosha participated in this council.
The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagraha under the chairmanship of Mahakasapa
immediately after the death of Buddha under the patronage of king Ajatashatru. Its purpose was to maintain the purity of the teachings of the BuddhaIncorrectThe third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under the patronage of Asoka
Moggaliputta Tissa presided over it. The final version of Tripitakas was completed in this council.
The fourth Buddhist Council was convened in Kashmir by Kanishka under the chairmanship of Vasumitra. Asvagosha participated in this council.
The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagraha under the chairmanship of Mahakasapa
immediately after the death of Buddha under the patronage of king Ajatashatru. Its purpose was to maintain the purity of the teachings of the Buddha - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of?
CorrectPattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning canvas, and chitra, meaning picture. Pattachitra is thus a painting done on canvas, and is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs, and portrayal of simple themes, mostly mythological in depiction
IncorrectPattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning canvas, and chitra, meaning picture. Pattachitra is thus a painting done on canvas, and is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs, and portrayal of simple themes, mostly mythological in depiction
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Bhaona:
1) It is a traditional form of entertainment prevalent in Jammu and Kashmir
2) It a mythology-based theatrical performance which involves dialogues, songs, and dances.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectBhaona is a traditional form of entertainment, always with religious messages, prevalent is Assam, India. The history of Assamese drama begins with the plays of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva (1449-1568) written in the early sixteenth century. These plays are popularly known as Ankiya Nats and their staging is known as bhaona.
Bhaona was created by Sankardeva. The bhaonas are written in the Assamese and Brajavali languages.
A Bhaona involves dialogues, songs, and dances.IncorrectBhaona is a traditional form of entertainment, always with religious messages, prevalent is Assam, India. The history of Assamese drama begins with the plays of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva (1449-1568) written in the early sixteenth century. These plays are popularly known as Ankiya Nats and their staging is known as bhaona.
Bhaona was created by Sankardeva. The bhaonas are written in the Assamese and Brajavali languages.
A Bhaona involves dialogues, songs, and dances. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Hathigumpha Inscription is the main source of information about?
CorrectThe Hathigumpha Inscription also known as Elephant Cave Inscription from Udayagiri- Khandagiri Caves in Odisha, were inscribed by King Kharavela during 2nd century BCE. The Hathigumpha
Inscription consists of seventeen lines in Prakrit language and in Brahmi script. Hathigumpha Inscription is the main source of information about Kalinga ruler KharavelaIncorrectThe Hathigumpha Inscription also known as Elephant Cave Inscription from Udayagiri- Khandagiri Caves in Odisha, were inscribed by King Kharavela during 2nd century BCE. The Hathigumpha
Inscription consists of seventeen lines in Prakrit language and in Brahmi script. Hathigumpha Inscription is the main source of information about Kalinga ruler Kharavela
