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4 questions · 2019 · answers as per the UPSC key

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Topics: Music (2)Architecture & World Heritage (1)Philosophy & Religion (1)
UPSC 2019 · Q9 · Art & Culture › Philosophy & Religion · Save

Consider the following :

  1. Deification of the Buddha
  2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
  3. Image worship and rituals

Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC 2019 · Q11 · Art & Culture › Architecture & World Heritage · Save

Building 'Kalyaana 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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Answer: (d) Vijayanagara
UPSC 2019 · Q16 · Art & Culture › Music · Save

With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?

(a) Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
(b) Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.
(c) Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
(d) Tansen invented many Ragas.
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Answer: (a) Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
UPSC 2019 · Q17 · Art & Culture › Music · Save

Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?

(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Shah Jahan
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Answer: (c) Jahangir