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ANCIENT HISTORY ART AND CULTURE MCQs

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Question 341. Which music instrument belongs to Hari Prasad Chaurasia?
  1.    Flute
  2.    Violin
  3.    Sarod
  4.    Shehnai
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Flute
Answer: (a)Hari Prasad Chaurasia is an eminent flute player in India. He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1992 and Padma Vibhushan in 2000.
Question 342. Match the following:
List I
List II
(Folk Dances)
(State)
A. Bharat Natyam
1. North India
B. Kathak
2. Tamil Nadu
C. Kuchipudi
3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karma
4. Madhya Pradesh
Codes: A B C D
  1.    4 3 1 2
  2.    2 1 3 4
  3.    1 2 3 4
  4.    3 4 2 1
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 2 1 3 4
Answer: (b)
Question 343. Which statement is /are correct regarding Mathura School of Art .
  1. Strong Greek influence.
  2. Spotted Red Sandstone
  3. Initially inspired by Yaksha Images
  4. The halo around the head of Buddha was profusely decorated.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1.    2,3 and 4
  2.    1, 3 and 4
  3.    1 ,2 and 3
  4.    1,2 and 4
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 2,3 and 4
Answer: (a)No foreign Influence, however, later it cross fertilized with the Gandhara School. Prominent features of Mathura School of Art : 1. No foreign Influence, however, later it cross fertilized with the Gandhara School. 2. Its development took place indigenously. 3. Initially inspired by Yaksha Images4. The halo around the head of Buddha was profusely decorated.
Question 344. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I
List II
(Liberties)
(Locations)
A. Saraswati Mahal Library
1. Patna
B. Library of Tibetan Work and Archives
2. Dharamsala
C. Raza Library
3. Thanjavur
D. Khuda Baksh Oriental Public Library
4. Rampur
Codes: A B C D
  1.    3 2 1 4
  2.    2 3 4 1
  3.    3 2 4 1
  4.    2 3 1 4
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 3 2 4 1
Answer: (c)
Question 345. Consider the following statements:
  1. Tamasha, dialogue delivery and footwork at lightning speed belongs to Maharashtra.
  2. Dashavatar, Vishnu’s 10 Avatars is main theme belongs to Konkan & Goa.
  3. Bhavai, Rare synthesis of devotional and romantic sentiment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1.    All of the above
  2.    2 and 3 only
  3.    1 and 2 only
  4.    1 and 3 only
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> All of the above
Answer: (a)
Question 346. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I
List II
(Dancer)
(Dance)
A. Kalamandalam Kshemavathy
1. Kathakali
B. Kottakkal Sivaraman
2. Manipuri
C. Lakshmi Viswanathan
3. Mohiniattam
D. N. Madhabi Devi
4. Bharatanatyam
Codes: A B C D
  1.    3 1 4 2
  2.    3 1 2 4
  3.    1 3 2 4
  4.    1 3 4 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 3 1 4 2
Answer: (a)
Question 347. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I
List II
A. Kavalam Narayana Panikkar
1. Dance
B. Sharmila Tagore
2. Carnatic Vocal
C. Balamurali Krishna
3. Theatre
D. Sonal Man Singh
4. Historian
 
5. Cinema
Codes: A B C D
  1.    3 1 2 5
  2.    3 5 2 1
  3.    4 5 3 1
  4.    4 1 3 5
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 3 5 2 1
Answer: (b)
Question 348. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I
List II
(Famous person)
(Well-known for)
A. Mandakini Amte
1. Theatre direction
B. Neelam Man Singh Chowdhary
2. Social Service and Community leadership
C. Romila Thaper
3. Dance
D. Vanashree Rao
4. History writing
Codes: A B C D
  1.    2 4 1 3
  2.    3 4 1 2
  3.    2 1 4 3
  4.    3 1 4 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 2 1 4 3
Answer: (c)
Question 349. Which of the following is known as ‘Seven Pagodas’?
  1.    Chaityas
  2.    Karle caves
  3.    Elephanta caves
  4.    Mahabalipuram temple
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Mahabalipuram temple
Answer: (d)
Question 350. Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which among the following states of India?
  1.    Mizoram
  2.    Nagaland
  3.    Meghalaya
  4.    Manipur
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Nagaland
Answer: (b)
Hornbill Festival is a weeklong annual event of Nagaland. The popularity and importance of the Hornbill festival is not just a national phenomenon but has gained popularity around the world.
Organized by the State Tourism and Art and Culture Department, Hornbill Festival dubbed as the Festival of Festivals in Nagaland, encourages intertribal interaction, showcasing the entire array of Naga life and culture.
Unlike other years, with more activities added to the event, the Department is expecting the biggest participation of both domestic and international tourists.

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