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Multiple choice history entertainment and history changing life 2 changing life: 2 cultural heritage of india: handicraft

Folk theatre is named as __________ in Bengal.

  1. Nautanki

  2. Jatra

  3. Tamasha

  4. Therukuttu

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Folk theatre is named jata in Bengal. The jatra, also popular in Orissa and eastern Bihar, originated in Bengal in the 15th century as a result of the bhakti movement. Jatra performances resemble the Nautanki of Uttar Pradesh, the Tamasha of Maharashtra and Bhavai of Gujarat. The performance consists of action-packed dialogue with only about six songs.

Multiple choice history entertainment and history changing life 2 changing life: 2 cultural heritage of india: handicraft

Folk theatre is named as __________ in Tamil Nadu.

  1. Nautanki

  2. Jatra

  3. Tamasha

  4. Therukuttu

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Therukuttu is a Tamil street theatre form practised in Tamil Nadu. The performances centre around Mahabharat and emphasizes on Draupadi.  The plays are a combination of song, music, dance and drama. Harmonium, drums and cymbals are the musical instruments used.

Multiple choice history rajputs in indian history development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

The palas controlled vast areas of the  ________Gangetic plain.

  1. northern

  2. southern

  3. eastern

  4. western

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pala Empire was a powerful dynasty that ruled over the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, including Bengal and Bihar.

Multiple choice history rajputs in indian history development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

The Palas ruled eastern India from ________.

  1. Pataliputra

  2. Ujjain

  3. Kalinga

  4. Vajji

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Palas established their power base in Bengal and Bihar, with Pataliputra serving as a significant administrative and cultural center during their reign.

Multiple choice history rajputs in indian history development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Who founded the vikramasila monastery in Bhagalpur district in Bihar.

  1. Dharmapala

  2. Vikramapala

  3. Gopala

  4. Devapala

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vikramashila was founded by Pāla king Dharmapala in the late 8th or early 9th century. It flourished for about four centuries before it was demolished by Bakhtiyar Khilji around 1193. The remains of the ancient university have been excavated at village Antichak in Bhagalpur District of Bihar state. Therefore, the correct answer is (A) Dharmapala. 

Multiple choice history rajputs in indian history development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Apart from the agriculture, Palas also derived their income from wide commercial contacts in _______.

  1. North- Asia

  2. South-Asia

  3. South-east Asia

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Pala dynasty maintained extensive maritime trade routes, particularly with Southeast Asian kingdoms, which contributed significantly to their economic prosperity.

Multiple choice history rajputs in indian history development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

________ languages were used  in Pala kingdom.

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. All of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Pala period saw a flourishing of literature and scholarship where Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Pali were all utilized in various religious and administrative contexts.

Multiple choice history rajputs in indian history development of regional culture during medieval period india in 18th century rise of independent states kings and kingdoms of the early medieval period

Gopala's original kingdom was in _______.

  1. west Bengal

  2. East Bengal

  3. Bihar

  4. MAdhya pradesh

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gopala, the founder of the Pala dynasty, rose to power in the region of Bengal, specifically East Bengal, after a period of instability.