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Ellora Caves depict art of which of the following faiths? 

  1. Buddhist

  2. Hindu and Buddhist

  3. Jaina

  4. Hindu, Buddhist and Jaina
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Ellora caves are a group of 34 caves. The caves are datable from circa 6th - 7th century A.D. to 11th - 12th century A.D. These caves dedicated to Hindu, Buddhist and Jaina faith. The Hindu caves are the most dramatic in design, and the Buddhist caves contain the simplest ornamentation. Ellora served as a group of monasteries (viharas) and temples (chaityas).

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Consider the following statements regarding 'Mudiyettu' theatre form:
1. It can be found in Karnataka.
2. It is celebrated in the month of Vrischikam (November-December).
3. It is performed in kali and Shiva temples.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

  1. 1 and 3

  2. 2 only

  3. 1 only

  4. 1 and 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mudiyettu is a theatre form found in Kerala. It is celebrated in the month of Vrischikam (November-December) and is usually performed only in Kali temples. It depicts the triumph of goddess Bhadrakali over asura Darika.

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GI tags are provided under the mandate of which international agreements?

  1. Montreal Protocol

  2. WTO TRIPS

  3. Kyoto Protocol

  4. Beijing Declaration
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin (e.g. a town, region or a country) and possess qualities, attributes or a reputation that are due to that origin. Geographical indications are typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products. Its mandate, governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967. 
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Consider the following statements:
1. Konkani is included in the Classical languages of India.
2. In order to be classified as a Classical language the language must have high antiquity of its early and recorded history of over a period of 1500-2000 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The following six languages are included in the list of Classical Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia. Some of the criteria for declaring a language as classical are: 
  • Extraordinary antiquity of its early transcripts or verified history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
  • A body of ancient literature or texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.
  • The literary tradition should be unique and not hired from another language community.
Tamil was the first Classical Language of India. Odiya was given the status of the Classical language recently.
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Consider the following statements regarding 'Tholu Bommalata':
1. It is a form of rod puppetry.
2. It is related to West Bengal.
Which of the following given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tholu Bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The puppets are large in size and have joints. They are coloured on both sides. The music is dominantly influenced by the classical music of the region and the theme of the puppet plays are drawn from the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas.

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The first Indian product to get GI tag was?

  1. Tirupati laddu

  2. Darjeeling tea

  3. Bikaneri bhujia

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

A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin (e.g. a town, region or a country) and possess qualities, attributes or a reputation that are due to that origin. A GI right enables those who have the right to use the indication to prevent its use by a third party whose product does not conform to the applicable standards. Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get the geographical indication tag. In 2004, the famous beverage got the recognition.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

The first evidence to the art of puppetry is found in?

  1. Malvikagnimitra

  2. Silappatikaram

  3. Atharvaveda

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

The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in Tamil classic Silappadikaaram written around the 1st or 2nd cent B.C. It was written by Jain-poet, Ilango Adigal. The excavation sites at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro have yielded puppets with sockets attached to them, which suggest the presence of puppetry as an art form then.

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Consider the following pairs:
    Theatre form          State
1.  Tamasha           :  Maharastra
2.  Krishnattam     :  Tamil Nadu
3.  Bhaval             :  Gujarat
4.  Bhand pather   :  Assam
Which of the pair/pairs given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Tamasha - folk theatre of Maharashtra
Krishnattam - temple art in Kerala
Bhaval - folk dance in Gujarat and Rajasthan
Bhand panther  - folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir
Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Which of the following text is most popular in Jaina depictions?

  1. Kalpasutras

  2. Bhagavati Sutra

  3. Mricchakatikam

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

The Kalpasutra and Kalakacharya –Katha are two popular Jaina texts illustrated with paintings. Kalpasutra is a manual of Hindu religious practice, a number of which emerged within the different schools of the Veda. It mainly explains in detail the varied rituals, sacrifices, judicial laws and the religious and cultural obligations.

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Consider the following pairs:
1. Pankhida : Maharastra
2. Chakri : Bengal
3. Tappa : Rajasthan
Which of the pair/pairs given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 only

  3. 1 and 3

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pankhida - sung by peasants in Rajasthan.

Chakri - Most popular form of Kashmiri folk music.
Tappa - the folk songs of camel riders in Punjab.