Indian History mcqs#5
Q 1.The Nagara, the Dravida and the Visara are the
a. three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent.
b.Three main linguistic divisions in to which the languages of India can be classified
c.three main styles of Indian temple architecture
d.three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India
Ans – c
Q 2.With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?
1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal Period.
2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
3. Dhrupad Alap users Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a.1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c.1, 2 and 3
d.None of the above is correct
Ans – b
Q 3.How do you distinguish between kuchipudi and bharatnatyam dances?
1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues i 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 have such a form of movements.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.1 only
b.2 only
c.Both 1 and 2
d.Neither 1 nor 2
Ans – c
Q 4.Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called “Bhumiparsh Mudra”. It symbolizes
a.Buddha’s calling of the earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation
b.Buddha’s calling of the earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
c.Buddha’s reminder to his followers that they all arise from the earth and finally dissolve into the earth and thus this life is transitory
d.Both (a) and (b) are correct.
Ans – b
Q 5.With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1.The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2.The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.1 only
b.2 and 3 only
c.3 only
d.1, 2 and 3
Ans – c
Q 6.Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
a.Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
b.Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
c.Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
d.There is no material difference between the two
Ans – b
Q 7.Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
a.The extinction of the flame of desire
b.The complete annihilation of self
c.A state of bliss and rest
d.A mental stage beyond all comprehension
Ans – a
Q 8.Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a.1 only
b.2 and 3 only
c.1 and 3 only
d.1, 2 and 3
Ans – d
Q 9.Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
a.1 and 3
b.2 only
c.2 and 3
d.1 and 2
Ans – b
Q 10.Consider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?
a.1 only
b.1 and 2 only
c.1, 2 and 3
d.None
Ans – b