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2026 · Question 1 · Music
Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music ?
Choose your answer(a)Nat Bhairavi(b)Kamavardhini(c)Hanumatodi(d)Dheera Shankarabharanam
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 4 · Architecture
Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara ? 1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami 2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole 3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh 4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal Select the answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2(b)2 and 3(c)3 only(d)3 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 5 · Religion and Philosophy
Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included ?
Choose your answer(a)Deva (gods)(b)Yaksha (demi-gods)(c)Manushya (humans)(d)Tiryancha (animals and plants)
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 6 · Sculpture and Painting
The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :
Choose your answer(a)A joyous folk dance(b)Buddha in a meditative pose(c)The depiction of Shiva and Parvati on Kailasha(d)Samudramanthan (Churning of the Ocean)
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 12 · Sculpture and Painting
What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography ?
Choose your answer(a)The meditation of the Buddha(b)The Buddha's First Sermon(c)The Buddha's Mahaparinibbana(d)The Buddha's Mahabhinishkramana
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 14 · Sculpture and Painting
Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct ? 1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley. 2. In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size. 3. The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia. Select the answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 3 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 19 · Music
Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the :
Choose your answer(a)Agra Gharana(b)Gwalior Gharana(c)Patiala Gharana(d)Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 37 · Monuments and Heritage
Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct ? 1. They acted as army fortresses. 2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles. 3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles. 4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles. Select the answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 3(c)3 only(d)2 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2025 · Question 18 · Music
The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in
Choose your answer(a)Delhi(b)Gwalior(c)Ujjain(d)Lahore
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2024 · Question 58 · Literature
Consider the following statements : 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2024 · Question 60 · Monuments and Heritage
Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO ?
Choose your answer(a)Chhau dance(b)Durga puja(c)Garba dance(d)Kumbh mela
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2024 · Question 63 · Literature
Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa ?
Choose your answer(a)Kavyalankara(b)Natyashastra(c)Madhyama-vyayoga(d)Mahabhashya
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2024 · Question 65 · Monuments and Heritage
Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO : 1. Shantiniketan 2. Rani-ki-Vav 3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas 4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya How many of the above properties were included in 2023 ?
Choose your answer(a)Only one(b)Only two(c)Only three(d)All four
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 42 · Monuments and Heritage
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements : 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Choose your answer(a)Only one(b)Only two(c)All three(d)None
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 46 · Literature
With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs : Literary work | Author 1. Devichandragupta | Bilhana 2. Hammira-Mahakavya | Nayachandra Suri 3. Milinda-panha | Nagarjuna 4. Nitivakyamrita | Somadeva Suri How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Choose your answer(a)Only one(b)Only two(c)Only three(d)All four
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 47 · Religion and Philosophy
“Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.” The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
Choose your answer(a)Buddhism(b)Jainism(c)Shaivism(d)Vaishnavism
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 82 · Monuments and Heritage
Consider the following pairs : Site | Well known for 1. Besnagar | Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja | Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal | Jain cave shrine How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Choose your answer(a)Only one(b)Only two(c)All three(d)None
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 55 · Literature
With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts : 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts ?
Choose your answer(a)1, 2 and 3(b)2 and 4 only(c)1, 3 and 4(d)2, 3 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 56 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs : Historical person | Known as 1. Aryadeva — Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga — Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni — Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
Choose your answer(a)None of the pairs(b)Only one pair(c)Only two pairs(d)All three pairs
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 95 · Religion and Philosophy
The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja ?
Choose your answer(a)The best means of salvation was devotion.(b)Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.(c)Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss.(d)Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 96 · Monuments and Heritage
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple ? 1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines. 2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni. 3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 31 · Architecture
With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements : 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in India. 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 4(d)2, 3 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 39 · Religion and Philosophy
Consider the following statements : 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order. 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there. 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 41 · Literature
With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous
Choose your answer(a)Jain monks(b)playwrights(c)temple architects(d)philosophers
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 49 · Architecture
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Choose your answer(a)Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.(b)Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.(c)Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.(d)Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 50 · Literature
Consider the following statements : 1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF. 2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2021 · Question 95 · Literature
With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to
Choose your answer(a)dance forms of Northwest India(b)musical instruments(c)pre-historic cave paintings(d)tribal languages
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 22 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. 3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 31 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’ ?
Choose your answer(a)The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) style(b)Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas(c)Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path(d)Powerful merchant guilds of early medieval South India
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 71 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs : 1. Parivrajaka | Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana | Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka | Lay follower of Buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)1 and 3 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 9 · Religion and Philosophy
Consider the following : 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 2 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 11 · Architecture
Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
Choose your answer(a)Chalukya(b)Chandela(c)Rashtrakuta(d)Vijayanagara
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 16 · Music
With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
Choose your answer(a)Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.(b)Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.(c)Tansen composed songs on his patrons.(d)Tansen invented many Ragas.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 17 · Sculpture and Painting
Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
Choose your answer(a)Humayun(b)Akbar(c)Jahangir(d)Shah Jahan
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 22 · Festivals
Consider the following pairs : Tradition | State 1. Chapchar Kut festival — Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba ballad — Manipur 3. Thang-Ta dance — Sikkim Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 2(c)3 only(d)2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 42 · Sculpture and Painting
The well-known painting “Bani Thani” belongs to the
Choose your answer(a)Bundi school(b)Jaipur school(c)Kangra school(d)Kishangarh school
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 44 · Music
With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements : 1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna. 2. Tyagaraja created several new ragas. 3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries. 4. Annamacharya kirtanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara. Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 3 only(b)2 and 4 only(c)1, 2 and 3(d)2, 3 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 54 · Handicrafts
Consider the following pairs : Craft | Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls — Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery — Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani saris — Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 2(c)3 only(d)2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 71 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to
Choose your answer(a)Buddhism(b)Jainism(c)Vaishnavism(d)Shaivism
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 72 · Architecture
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements : 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri. 2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 74 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world ?
Choose your answer(a)Avalokiteshvara(b)Lokesvara(c)Maitreya(d)Padmapani
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 12 · Music
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 ?
Choose your answer(a)1, 2 and 3(b)1 and 3 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)1 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 53 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. 2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 69 · Sculpture and Painting
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
Choose your answer(a)Ajanta(b)Badami(c)Bagh(d)Ellora
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 70 · Festivals
Consider the following pairs : Traditions | Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival – Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra – Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari – Santhals Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)None of the above
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 75 · Architecture
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples ? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 10 · Literature
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
Choose your answer(a)Swapnavasavadatta(b)Malavikagnimitra(c)Meghadoota(d)Ratnavali
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 50 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)2 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 65 · Architecture
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)None of the statements given above is correct
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music ?

Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara ? 1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami 2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole 3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh 4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal Select the answer using the code given below :

Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included ?

The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :

What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography ?

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the :

The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in

Consider the following statements : 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO ?

Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa ?

Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO : 1. Shantiniketan 2. Rani-ki-Vav 3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas 4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya How many of the above properties were included in 2023 ?

With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements : 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs : Literary work | Author 1. Devichandragupta | Bilhana 2. Hammira-Mahakavya | Nayachandra Suri 3. Milinda-panha | Nagarjuna 4. Nitivakyamrita | Somadeva Suri How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

“Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.” The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

Consider the following pairs : Site | Well known for 1. Besnagar | Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja | Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal | Jain cave shrine How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts : 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts ?

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs : Historical person | Known as 1. Aryadeva — Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga — Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni — Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja ?

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

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Consider the following statements : 1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF. 2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’ ?

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs : 1. Parivrajaka | Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana | Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka | Lay follower of Buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

Consider the following : 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?

Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?

Consider the following pairs : Tradition | State 1. Chapchar Kut festival — Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba ballad — Manipur 3. Thang-Ta dance — Sikkim Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

The well-known painting “Bani Thani” belongs to the

Consider the following pairs : Craft | Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls — Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery — Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani saris — Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to

With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world ?

The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at

Consider the following pairs : Traditions | Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival – Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra – Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari – Santhals Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples ? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.