Q) Vardhamana Mahavira, who founded Jainism, and Gautama Buddha, who founded Buddhism, belonged to the
(a)Vaisyas
(b)Sudras
(c)Kshatriya
(d)Brahmanas
Ans.: (c)
- Vardhamana Mahavira, who founded Jainism, and Gautama Buddha, who founded Buddhism, belonged to the kshatriya clan, and both disputed the authority of the brahmanas.
Q) Main elements in Buddhism:
1.Buddha
2.Dhamma
3.Atman
4.Astangika Marga
5.Sangha
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 3 and 5 only
(b) 1, 2 and 5 only
(c)1 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Ans.: (b)
- There are three main elements in Buddhism. Buddha, sangha and dhamma
Q) Consider the Following statements regarding Charvaka School in Indian Philosophy:
1.It does not believe in the Vedas and the God.
2.Charvaka system believes only Materialism.
3.It is also known as Lokayata Philosophy.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
Ans.: (d)
All the statements are correct. Charva School
- It is an Nastika school, which do not believe in the Vedas and the God.
- It is also known as Lokayata philosophy or the philosophy of masses.
- It considers that there is no other world after death. Therefore, there is no existence other than this material world.
Q) Consider the following statements regarding Buddhism:
1.Chaitya is a prayer hall.
2.Vihara is the term for a Buddhist monasteries.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Ans.:(c)
Both the statements are correct.
Q) Which of the events of Buddha’s life is known as ‘Mahabhinishkramana’?
(a)His death
(b)His birth
(c)His departure from home
(d)His attainment of enlightenment
Ans.:(c)
- left his home at the age of 29 years to live a life of an ascetic which is known as Mahabhinishkramana (the great departure).
Q) How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dances?
1.Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues found in kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam.
2.Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi also have such a form of movements.
Correct statements is/are?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)both 1 and 2
(d)neither 1 nor 2
Ans.:(a) Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.
Q) In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
(a)One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
(b)Facial expressions, hand gestures and makeup are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
(c)Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
(d)A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
Ans.: (a)
Q) With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements :
1.Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
2.It is a centuries old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
3.It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
Ans.: (b)
- It is a dance-drama performance art with origins in the Krishna-centered Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam, and attributed to the 15th century Bhakti movement scholar and saint Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev.
- Classical Dance Status: 2000
- Radha Krishna theme
Q).Consider the following pairs :
1.Garba:Gujarat
2.Mohiniattam:Odisha
3.Yakshagana:Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Ans.: (c)
Mohiniyattam is an Indian classical dance form that developed and remained popular in the state of Kerala.
Q) With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:
1.It is a song and dance performance.
2.Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3.It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1, 2 and 3
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1 only
Ans.:(b)
- Ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur” was inscribed on the Representative List of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
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