Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims in Hindi

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Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims in Hindi for Students

Consider the following statements about 'Mohiniattam' and 'Kathakali':

1. Both are solo dances of Kerala performed by women and men respectively.
2. Kathakali dance recital begins with a 'Chhenda' and ends with a 'Maddala'.
3. Malayalam is the sole language used during recitals of both dance styles.
4. Mohiniattam has relatively delicate footwork and lacks the thumping of footsteps.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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With reference to Indian classical music, consider the following statements:

1. Both Hindustani and Carnatic music are based on Raga and Tala.
2. Hindustani music focuses more on the musical structure of the musical piece and allows for improvisation.
3. Carnatic music focuses more on the lyric quality of the musical piece and does not allow freedom to improvise.
4. Both Hindustani and Carnatic music have historical roots in Bharata's Natyashastra, but they diverged in the 14th century.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 1, 3, and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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'Chikara', 'Esraj', 'Gogona', and 'Ghumot' are examples of which of the following?

(a) Folk music
(b) Folk dances
(c) Musical instruments
(d) Harvest Festivals

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How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?

1. Dancers occasionally speak dialogues in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.
2. Dancing on a brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam, but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) Sursingar is a stringed musical instrument similar to the sarod but is older and produces deeper notes.
(b) Karakattam is an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu in which performers dance with a pot on their head to invoke Mariamman, the goddess of rain.
(c) Lavani is a traditional folk dance performed usually on the beats of the Dholki in Maharashtra.
(d) Perini Thandavam is a dance form dedicated to Lord Shiva which originated during the Chola period.

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With reference to Indian Music, consider the following statements:

1. The ragas form the basis of the rhythm, while the tala forms the basis of the melody in music.
2. 'Swara' is the smallest gradation of pitch representing the quality of frequency.
3. Rasa is the emotional response evoked in the audience through the singing of ragas by the performer.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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With reference to paintings during the Mughal period, consider the following statements:

1. The Hamjanama, which consisted of 1200 paintings, belonged to the reign of Shah Jahan.
2. Mir Sayyid Ali, Abdal Samad, and Farukh Beg were a few of the prominent painters under Babur's rule.
3. The use of 'Halo' or 'Divine lights' behind the king's head started under Akbar's reign.

How many of the statements given above are not correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was:

(a) The mosque for the use of Royal Family
(b) Akbar's private chamber for prayer
(c) The hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions
(d) The room in which nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs

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The famous seven-storied Kamalapati palace was built in the name of Queen Kamalapati. She was best associated with which one of the following kingdoms?

(a) Hindu Sena dynasty
(b) Vijayanagara Kingdom
(c) Gond Kingdom
(d) Vijayanagara Kingdom

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Consider the following caves:

1. Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves
2. Barabar caves
3. Ellora caves
4. Elephanta caves

Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of the cave architecture of the above-mentioned caves?

(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 1-3-4-2
(c) 2-4-1-3
(d) 2-1-4-3

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Which of the following statements are correct about Medieval Architecture?

1. Use of double domes in architecture was introduced by the Tughluq dynasty.
2. The Jaunpur School of architecture avoided the use of minars.
3. Pietra dura technique refers to the inlay of precious stones and gems into the stone walls.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 only

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Consider the following statements:

1. Ashokan Pillars were made of Chunar sandstone.
2. Torans as beautifully decorated gateways were introduced in the stupas by the Gupta dynasty.
3. Yaksha and Yakshi were objects of worship related to all the three religions of Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
4. Kailashnath temple in Ellora is an example of Vesara School of architecture.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, and 4 only

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Consider the following statements:

1. The Ajanta caves are nestled in a curving section of the Sahyadri hills overlooking the Waghora river.
2. The 28 caves at the site of Ajanta belong to the Satavahana and Vakataka period.
3. The superstructure of the Kailashanatha temple inside the Ellora caves corresponds to the Nagara style.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is the paintings of Ajanta caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?

(a) Bagh caves
(b) Ellora caves
(c) Lomas Rishi cave
(d) Nasik caves

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'Provida style of architecture was made famous by which one of the following kingdoms?

(a) Vijayanagara
(b) Kakatiya
(c) Chalukya
(d) Ikshvaku

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With reference to Mughal architecture, consider the following statements:

1. Akbar built Buland Darwaza in the city of Fatehpur Sikri.
2. Itmad-ud-Dulah's tomb was built using the Pietra dura technique.
3. Jahangir built the Panch Mahal with five storeys in the plan of a Buddhist Vihara.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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With reference to paintings during the Mughal period, consider the following statements:

1. Illustrations of Persian versions of Mahabharata and Ramayana were produced in miniature form during Akbar's reign.
2. Mughal painting reached its zenith under Jahangir.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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The cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley are situated in:

(a) Kishtwara Himalayas of India
(b) Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan
(c) Sulaiman mountains of Pakistan
(d) Pamir mountains of Afghanistan

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Which of the following statement is not correct with respect to Ajrakh painting?

(a) It is an elaborate block printing technique that involves layering of prints to create unique effects.
(b) The technique of resist printing is employed, which permits absorption of dye in the required areas and prohibits absorption in the areas meant not to be coloured.
(c) It originated in the Eastern parts of the Indian subcontinent; however, presently it is primarily done by the Bhariya Community in Madhya Pradesh.
(d) Ajrakh prints are worn across all strata of society and status, with the same patterns and principles but different qualities of fabric.

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.
(b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.
(c) Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.
(d) Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

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Consider the following statements regarding different schools of architecture:

1. The Greco-Roman effect on Gandhara art can be traced through the Halo around the head of Lord Buddha's wavy hair.
2. Unlike the Mathura School of Architecture, the Amaravati school primarily used red-spotted sandstone for making Buddhist sculptures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Building 'Kalyana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of:

(a) Chalukya
(b) Chandela
(c) Rashtrakuta
(d) Vijayanagara

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With reference to Agra Fort, the UNESCO world heritage site, consider the following statements:

1. All the structures inside Agra fort were built during the reign of Akbar, which were considerably modified during the reign of Jahangir.
2. Jahangiri Mahal and Sheesh Mahal are part of the Agra Fort complex.
3. Buland Darwaja is the main entrance gate of the Agra Fort.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

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Which of the following best describes the Batter style of construction?

(a) A style of construction characterized by Bulbous dome and narrow neck.
(b) A style of construction characterized by spaciousness and breadth in the courtyard.
(c) A style of construction characterized by double domes.
(d) A style of construction characterized by sloping walls.

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With respect to various schools of temple architecture, consider the following statements:

1. The art of making gopurams reached its climax in the Nayaka style.
2. Influence of Dravida style can be seen in Curvilinear Shikhara and square base of Vesara temples.
3. Under the Vijayanagara school, the architectural style started to be influenced by the Indo-Islamic style of Bijapur.

Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

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The words 'Derasar' and 'Basadis' are best related to which of the following?

(a) Buddhist Temples
(b) Jain Temples
(c) Hindustani classical music
(d) Folk dances

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With reference to the Architectural development during the Mughal period, consider the following statements:

1. Humayun laid the foundation of a city named Dinpanah.
2. Akbar's reign witnessed the use of red sandstone in construction activities on a large scale.
3. Jahangir constructed the Moti Masjid at Delhi and the Badshahi Mosque at Lahore.
4. The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah was the first Mughal work under Shah Jahan to be made completely of white marble.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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With reference to the Mughal paintings, consider the following statements:

1. 'Tasvir Khana' and 'Nigaar Khana' were two painting workshops established by Humayun.
2. During Akbar's reign, manuscripts of 'Anvar-i-Suhaili' and 'Gulistan of Sadi' were illustrated.
3. The paintings made during Shah Jahan's reign were highly naturalistic and had illuminated gold margins.
4. The Mughals introduced the technique of foreshortening in Indian paintings.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

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With respect to the Temple architecture in South India, consider the following statements:

1. Temple architecture in South India began under the Cholas and reached its climax under the Vijayanagar empire.
2. Unlike Northern India, temple architecture in South India started with real structural temples instead of a gradual progression from rock-cut temples.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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With respect to the Indo-Islamic architecture, consider the following statements:

1. It was known for the 'arcuate' style of architecture.
2. Mortar was used as a cementing agent in constructions.
3. The Indo-Islamic architecture extensively used human and animal figures.
4. Arabesque method was related to the inlay of precious stones and gems into the stone walls.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

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With reference to the provincial school of architecture developed during the Delhi Sultanate period, consider the following statements:

1. Sloping roofs and the use of black marble were features of the Bengal style of architecture.
2. The use of highly embellished minars was a prominent feature of the Jaunpur style of architecture.
3. In the Malwa style, different coloured stones and marbles were used in decorating the buildings.
4. The uniqueness of the Bijapur style of architecture lies in the use of a three-arched façade and bulbous dome.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only

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With reference to the development of Painting in India, consider the following statements:

1. Jogimara Cave paintings of Chhattisgarh belong to the Post-Mauryan phase.
2. One of the most common scenes depicted in Mesolithic period paintings is group hunting.
3. The paintings at Bhimbetka belong to both prehistorical and historical periods.
4. Kupgallu, Piklihal and Tekkalkota were famous sites for Thanjavur miniature painting during the Chola period.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1 and 4 only

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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?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

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