Art & Culture

6 questions

• 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?

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  (a)1 and 2(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 4(d)2, 3 and 4

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  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?

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  (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

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  (a)Jain monks(b)playwrights(c)temple architects(d)philosophers

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  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?

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  (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.

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  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?

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  (a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2

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  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

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  (a)dance forms of Northwest India(b)musical instruments(c)pre-historic cave paintings(d)tribal languages

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)