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Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

"Indian unity is not something imposed from the outside but rather it was something deeper and within its fold". These words were written by _______.

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Bankimchandhra Chatterjee

  4. Rabindhranath Tagore
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

“Indian unity is not something imposed from the outside but rather, It was something deeper and within its fold”, these words were written by Jawaharlal Nehru in his great book entitles ‘The Discovery of India’.

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

What does the word diversity mean?

  1. State of being different

  2. State of being unique

  3. Both A and B

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The word diversity means the state of being different. This word is many times used to describe the culture of India in a phrase ‘Unity in Diversity’. The phrase ‘unity in diversity’ is coined by Jawaharlal Nehru. This term is very appropriate to describe India, which is, in spite of being diverse with many languages, religions, castes, creed, etc. There is a feeling of oneness among people.

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

At which places in India can we find cave temples of three faiths?

  1. Ellora

  2. Madurai

  3. Agra

  4. Delhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ellora cave temples are the place where we find temples of three faiths. The three faiths are Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. These are situated near Aurangabad of Maharashtra. 

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

The classical language which contributed to the cultural unity of India is _________.

  1. Hindi

  2. Prakut

  3. Pali

  4. Sanskrit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Language is a medium of communication. There are a huge number of languages spoken over the world. In India there are 22 official or recognised languages. The classical language which contributed to the cultural unity of India is Hindi. It is also our national language.

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

Sanchi stupa was tagged as world heritage site by UNESCO in which of the following years?

  1. 1990

  2. 1989

  3. 1979

  4. 1988
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sanchi stupa was tagged as world heritage site by UNESCO in 1989. Sanchi stupa was built during Emperor Ashoka’s reign. It is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments. This stupa is located in Sanchi town of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

Which of the following is/are tagged as world heritage site/s by UNESCO in India?

  1. Fatehpur Sikri

  2. Tajmahal

  3. Kaziranga national park

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All the given options are tagged as world heritage sites by UNESCO. Fatehpur Sikri of Uttar Pradesh was founded by Akbar. Tajmahal located in Agra was built by Shajahan in memory of his beloved wife Noor Jahan and Kaziranga national park protects one horned rhino and is located in the state of Assam.

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

In India, the states are divided on the basis of ________.

  1. Language

  2. Litrerature

  3. Heritage

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indian states were reorganized primarily on linguistic basis following the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, which created states along linguistic lines. This movement began with the creation of Andhra Pradesh for Telugu speakers in 1953. Language was the primary criterion for state boundaries, though other factors like administrative convenience were also considered.

Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

In India, the state that celebrates Bihu festival is ___________.

  1. West Bengal

  2. Bihar

  3. Assam

  4. Rajasthan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bihu is a celebration in Assam,  that is related to the crop cycle. There are three Bihu celebrations depending on the crop cycle timing- Rongali, Magh and Kati bihu.