Static Quiz 16 October 2023
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Static Quiz 16 October 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
The terms ‘Hori’, ‘Chaturang’ and ‘Tappa’ refers to?
CorrectHindustani Music
• While the historical roots of both the music types belong to the Bharata’s Natyasastra, they diverged in the 14th century. The Hindustani branch of music focuses more on the musical structure and the possibilities of improvisation in it. The Hindustani branch adopted a scale of Shudha Swara Saptaka or the ‘Octave of Natural notes’.
• There are ten main styles of singing in Hindustani music like the ‘Dhrupad’, ‘Dhamar’, ‘Hori’, ‘Khayal’, ‘Tappa’, ‘Chaturang’, ‘Ragasagar’, ‘Tarana’, ‘Sargam’ and ‘Thumri’.IncorrectHindustani Music
• While the historical roots of both the music types belong to the Bharata’s Natyasastra, they diverged in the 14th century. The Hindustani branch of music focuses more on the musical structure and the possibilities of improvisation in it. The Hindustani branch adopted a scale of Shudha Swara Saptaka or the ‘Octave of Natural notes’.
• There are ten main styles of singing in Hindustani music like the ‘Dhrupad’, ‘Dhamar’, ‘Hori’, ‘Khayal’, ‘Tappa’, ‘Chaturang’, ‘Ragasagar’, ‘Tarana’, ‘Sargam’ and ‘Thumri’. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Temple Architecture, the art of gopuram reached its climax during?
CorrectThe gopurams built under the Nayaka rulers were some of the largest gopurams. The Meenakshi temple in Madurai has the tallest gopuram in the world. The art of gopuram reached its climax in the Nayaka style.
IncorrectThe gopurams built under the Nayaka rulers were some of the largest gopurams. The Meenakshi temple in Madurai has the tallest gopuram in the world. The art of gopuram reached its climax in the Nayaka style.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following statement is incorrect about the ‘Neo-Buddhist Movement’:
CorrectNeo-Buddhist Movement
• The Neo Buddhist movement (also known as the Dalit Buddhist movement, Ambedkarite Buddhist movement) is a religious as well as a socio-political movement among Dalits in India which was started by B. R. Ambedkar.
• It re-interpreted Buddhism and created a new school of Buddhism called Navayana.
• The movement has sought to be a socially and politically engaged form of Buddhism.
• It rejected Hinduism, challenged the caste system in India and promoted the rights of the Dalit community.IncorrectNeo-Buddhist Movement
• The Neo Buddhist movement (also known as the Dalit Buddhist movement, Ambedkarite Buddhist movement) is a religious as well as a socio-political movement among Dalits in India which was started by B. R. Ambedkar.
• It re-interpreted Buddhism and created a new school of Buddhism called Navayana.
• The movement has sought to be a socially and politically engaged form of Buddhism.
• It rejected Hinduism, challenged the caste system in India and promoted the rights of the Dalit community. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
India’s first maritime museum will be established at?
CorrectNational Maritime Heritage Complex
• National Maritime Heritage Museum will be established at Lothal in Gujarat.
• It is India’s first maritime museum in Gujarat
• The museum will act as an independent research centre for archaeology of boat building, reconstruction of maritime history and materials traded.IncorrectNational Maritime Heritage Complex
• National Maritime Heritage Museum will be established at Lothal in Gujarat.
• It is India’s first maritime museum in Gujarat
• The museum will act as an independent research centre for archaeology of boat building, reconstruction of maritime history and materials traded. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:
1) It is a musical instrument that is used in Burra-Katha
2) It is a pair of hollow metal rings.
The above statements refers to?CorrectAndelu: It is a ubiquitous component of the folk music / storytelling art known as “Burra Katha”. It is a pair of
hollow metal rings.
• It is also used in the less common “Saradha Kathalu“, and other folk forms of Andhra Pradesh.IncorrectAndelu: It is a ubiquitous component of the folk music / storytelling art known as “Burra Katha”. It is a pair of
hollow metal rings.
• It is also used in the less common “Saradha Kathalu“, and other folk forms of Andhra Pradesh.
