Static Quiz 09 August 2024 (History)

Examine the following statements about Kathakali dance:
1. Choreographical patterns in Kathakali are influenced by early martial arts of Kerala.
2. The makeup in Kathakali is intended to make the face resemble a mask.
3. Kathakali characters are categorized into satvika, rajasika, and tamasika types.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider these statements concerning the religious life of the Later Vedic Age:
1. Key gods like Vishnu and Rudra from the Early Vedic period diminished in importance.
2. The focus shifted from prayers to increased emphasis on sacrifices.
Which statement(s) is/are correct?

Regarding Shivaji, assess the following:
1. Shivaji was officially crowned in Nagpur in 1656.
2. Shivaji was a contemporary of Aurangzeb.
3. Shivaji engaged the Mughal army at the Battle of Pratapgarh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Regarding the Vijayanagar Empire, evaluate these statements:
1. The role of Brahmans was confined to being ritual leaders.
2. The empire consistently supported Shaivism exclusively.
3. Kings handled disputes related to temples.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of legendary Indian musicians, which of the following were contemporaries?
1. Tyagaraja
2. Muthuswami Dikshitar
3. Syama Sastri
4. Purandaradasa
Select the correct group of contemporaries: