UPSC 2021 › Art & Culture

Question 1

With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements : Which of the statements given above are correct? ["It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.","It is the only circular temple built in India.","It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.","Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building."]

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(c) 1 and 4

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(a) 1 and 2

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(b) 2 and 3 only

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(d) 2, 3 and 4

Question 2

Consider the following statements : Which of the statements given above are correct? ["St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.","St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.","The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year."]

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(c) 1 and 3 only

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(a) 1 and 2 only

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(b) 2 and 3 only

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(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 3

With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

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(b) playwrights

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(a) Jain monks

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(c) temple architects

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(d) philosophers

Question 4

Which one of the following statements is correct?

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(a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.

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(b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.

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(c) Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.

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(d) Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

Question 5

With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to

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(d) tribal languages

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(a) dance forms of Northwest India

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(b) musical instruments

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(c) pre-historic cave paintings