With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements
With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in India 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to […]
With reference to cultural history of India consider the following pairs
With reference to cultural history of India consider the following pairs : 1.Parivrajaka : Renunciant and Wanderer 2.Shramana : Prest with a high status 3.Upasaka : Lay follower of buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?(2020) a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only […]
Which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/explanations?
India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/explanations?(2021) a) As compared to other countries, India had a better ship-building technology in ancient and medieval times […]
With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?(2015) a) Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli c) Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram d) Varaha Image at Udayagiri Answer: B Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar was created in 11th AD. Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram are 7th century […]
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?(2015) a) Odia b) Konkani c) Bhojpuri d) Assamese Answer: A
Kalamkari painting refers to
Kalamkari painting refers to(2015) a) a hand-painted cotton textile in South India b) a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India c) a block-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India d) a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India Answer: A Kalamkari painting is a type of Indian folk textile art that […]
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of Buddha?
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below(2015) a) 1,2 and 3 b) 2 and 3 only c) 1,3 and 4 d) 3 and 4 only Answer: D Magadha, Kosala, Vaishali, Vajji etc were […]
Which one of the following statements best describes Tribhaga pose?
In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?(2013) a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck […]
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school: 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 or agent. Which of the statements given above […]
With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to(2014) a) an assembly of village elders b) a religious sect c) a style of temple construction d) an administrative functionary Answer : C Panchayatan is a style of temple construction that has a central shrine surrounded by four other shrines. It has […]