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With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements :

With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements : 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. 2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam. 3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. Which of the statements […]

With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?

With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?(2014) a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India b) It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area c) It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living […]

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs : 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?(2014) a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: C Mohiniattam: Kerala 

A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their

A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their(2014) a) martial arts in North-East India b) musical tradition in North-West India c) classical vocal music in South India d) pietra dura tradition in Central India Answer: B The Manganhar are a Muslim community found in the desert of Rajasthan, India; mostly in the districts […]

How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?

How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances? 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam. 2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements. Which of the […]

Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?

Consider the following historical places: 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?(2013) a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 1, 2 and 3 d) None Answer: B Sanchi Stupa doesn’t have mural paintings. It is known for sculptures. […]

Which of the following are such communities/tribes?

Every year, a month-long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/ tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes?(2014) a) Bhutia and Lepcha b) Gond and Korku c) lrula and Toda d) Sahariya and Agariya Answer: B Every monsoon, the Gond and Korku tribes of Madhya Pradesh’s Betul […]

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