Indian Culture MCQs : This section focuses on the "Indian Culture". These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be practiced to improve the Indian Culture skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placement, entrance exam and other competitive examinations.
Question 1
Which of the following is the name Pierre Cardin associated with?
A. Painting
B. Sports
C. Fashion Designing
D. Music
Question 2
Ragini is a popular form of folk song belonging to the State of ___________
A. Kashmir
B. Kerala
C. Haryana
D. Manipur
Question 3
Losoong is a festival which is celebrated in
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Sikkim
C. Kerala
D. Madhya Pradesh
Question 4
In Rig Vedic period, the type of marriage under which a widow could marry the younger brother of her deceased husband was known as:
A. Niyoga
B. Prajapatya
C. Daiva
D. Arsha
Question 5
Who composed the famous song 'Sare Jahan SeAchha'?
A. Jaidev
B. Mohammad Iqbal
C. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
D. Rabindranath Tagore
Question 6
Kala Ghoda festival, India’s largest multi-cultural street festival begins in which place?
A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. Thiruvananthapuram
D. Panaji
Question 7
The Chalukyas or Solankis ruled over Gujrat for almost three and a half centuries between:
A. The year 900-1300 A. D.
B. The year 990-1300 A. D.
C. The year 1000-1300 A. D.
D. The year 950-1300 A. D.
Question 8
The oldest among the spoken literary languages of South India is:
A. Kannada
B. Malayalam
C. Telugu
D. Tamil Language
Question 9
Ahar culture, Kayatha culture, Malwa culture, Savalda culture, Jorwe culture, Prabhas culture, Rangpur culture are all :
A. Mesolithic cultures
B. Palaeolithic cultures
C. The Chalcolithic cultures of Ancient India
D. None of these
Question 10
According to Ramayana, who was Bharat's wife?
A. Sita
B. Urmila
C. Mandavi
D. Shuthukeert
Question 11
Under which Delhi Sultan's rule, was the Kharaj in the form of a proper land tax levied over large parts of northern India?
A. Firoz Shah Tughluq
B. Alaudin Khilji
C. Qutbuddin Aibak
D. Mahmood Shah
Question 12
The Loyal Mohammadans of India was the newspaper brought out by :
A. Sayyid Ahmad Khan
B. Azim Jah Bahadur
C. Aram Shah
D. Azaam Khan
Question 13
Lavani is a folk dance of _____.
A. Manipur
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Maharashtra
Question 14
During the Indian Freedom Struggle why did Rowlatt Act passed in 1919 arouse popular indignation?
A. To Kill Home Rule Movement
B. To Kill the Punjab the protest movement.
C. It authorized the government to imprison people without trial
D. None of these
Question 15
The last Mahakumbh of the 20th century was held at
A. Nasik
B. Ujjain
C. Allahabad
D. Haridwar
Question 16
Thillana is a format of
A. Kuchipudi
B. Odissi
C. Baharatanatyam
D. Kathak
Question 17
Gandhara Art is the combination of
A. Indo - Roman
B. Indo - Greek
C. Indo - Islamic
D. Indo - China
Question 18
Which Delhi Sultan levied the irrigation tax on the farmers for the first time ?
A. Abu Bakr Shah
B. Nasir ud din Muhammad Shah III
C. Sultan Firoz Tuglaq
D. Nusrat Shah
Question 19
The Court language of the Mughals was
A. Hindiv
B. Arabic
C. Persian
D. Urdu
Question 20
The biography of Harshvardhan-Harsh-Charita was written by :
A. Harshvardhan
B. Yogeswar Dutta
C. Abul Fazal
D. Banabhatta
Question 21
The veda which deals with the rituals is known as_____________
A. Rigveda
B. Yajurveda
C. Samaveda
D. Atharvaveda
Question 22
The extent of the Harappa civilization in the north was up to:
A. Manda (Akhnoor district of Jammu and Kashmir)
B. Punjab
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Haryana
Question 23
The ratio of width of our National flag to its length is
A. 03:05
B. 02:03
C. 02:04
D. 03:04
Question 24
'Madhubani', a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
Question 25
Who among the following is regarded as War-God in Rigveda?
A. Agni
B. Indra
C. Surya
D. Varuna
Question 26
'Natya - Shastra' the main source of India's classical dances was written by
A. Nara Muni
B. Bharat Muni
C. Abhinav Gupt
D. Tandu Muni
Question 27
According to Mahabharat, who was Abhimanyu's mother?
A. Draupadi
B. Ulupi
C. Chitrangada
D. Subhadra
Question 28
Garadi is a folk dance of_____.
A. Mizoram
B. Puducherry
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
Question 29
The Second Anglo- Maysore War took place between :
A. 1780-84 A.D.
B. 1680-84 A.D.
C. 1580-84 A.D.
D. 1880-84 A.D.
Question 30
The four important dynasties that stand out prominently in the sixth century B.C. are :
A. The Guptas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and the Mauryas.
B. The Haryankas, the Guptas, the Pauravas and Pradyotas.
C. The Haryankas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and the Mauryas.
D. The Haryankas, the Ikshvakus, the Pauravas and Pradyotas.
Question 31
Which of the following folk dance forms is associated with Gujarat?
A. Nautanki
B. Garba
C. Kathakali
D. Bhangra
Question 32
Khan Abdul Ghaffar was the founder of:
A. Samaj Khidmatgar Organisation
B. Khudai Khidmatgar Organisation
C. Dharm Khidmatgar Organisation
D. Islam Khidmatgar Organisation
Question 33
Who was the founder of independent kingdom of Gujatat?
A. Muhammad Shah I
B. Zafar Khan
C. Ahmad Shah I
D. Mahmud Begada
Question 34
The last ruler of Tughlaq dynasty was:
A. Alam Shah
B. Nasir Uddin Mahmood
C. Firoz Shah Tuglaq
D. Mahmood Shah
Question 35
Losar festival is celebrated in which state?
A. Assam
B. Orissa
C. Nagaland
D. Sikkim
Question 36
Mughal emperor Akbar divided his empire into :
A. Eight Provinces (Subas)
B. Five Provinces (Subas)
C. Twelve Provinces (Subas)
D. Ten Provinces (Subas)
Question 37
The rise of two independent states in the South namely The Vijyanagar (A. D. 1336) and Bahamani (A. D. 1347) witnessed by:
A. Firoz Shah Tughluq
B. Qutbuddin Aibak
C. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
D. Raziyat ud din Sultana
Question 38
The words 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from
A. Rigveda
B. Satpath Brahmana
C. Mundak Upanishad
D. Ramayana
Question 39
The first notable Paramara ruler in medieval period of India was:
A. Sindhuraja
B. Bhoja I
C. Vakpati Munja
D. Sindhuraja
Question 40
Dadra and Nagar Haveli was liberated from Portuguese rule in :
A. 1935
B. 1947
C. 1950
D. 1954
Question 41
Which among the following temples of India is known as "Black Pagoda" ?
A. Brihadeeshwara Temple, Tanjore
B. Sun Temple, Konark
C. Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
D. Jagannath Temple, Puri
Question 42
Among the four Vedas, which one is a collection of spells and charms?
A. The Sama Veda
B. The Atharvaveda
C. The Rig Veda
D. The Yajur Veda
Question 43
Which of the following is not an element of culture?
A. Customs and traditions
B. Religion
C. Human Beleifs
D. Forms of government
Question 44
Where has the Great Bath been excavated?
A. Harappa
B. Kalibangan
C. Mohenjodaro
D. None of Above
Question 45
Asoka the great appointed a class of officers vested with judicial power known as :
A. Dhamma
B. Rajukas
C. Chandashok
D. None of Above
Question 46
The Khajuraho temples were built under:
A. Chandela Kings
B. Pauravas Kings
C. Ikshvakus Kings
D. Haryanka Kings
Question 47
The single biggest item of import to the Vijaynagar empire was:
A. Gold
B. Rice
C. Horses
D. Wheat
Question 48
The Asiatic Society of Bengal was set up in 1784 in Calcutta by:
A. Charles Wilkins
B. Sir Robert Chambers
C. Alexander Hamilton
D. Sir William Jones
Question 49
The cultivation of crops in regions with an annual rainfall of 750mm is called as ____.
A. Wet Farming
B. Intensive Farming
C. Rain Fed Farming
D. Dry Land Farming
Question 50
The Dharm Chakra Pravatan mentioned in the Buddihst test is:
A. Nirvana
B. Birth of Buddha
C. The first sermon delivered by Buddha at Sarnath
D. None of these
Question 51
Sattriya is a classical dance form of __________
A. Manipur
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Andhra Pradesh
Question 52
Who composed the famous song 'Sare Jahan Se Achha'?
A. Jaidev
B. Mohammad Iqbal
C. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
D. Rabindranath Tagore
Question 53
Who was the in charge of Alauddin Khilji's market control system ?
A. Shahan-e-Sahi
B. Shahan-e-Rajukas
C. Shahan-e-Mandi
D. Diwan-e-Amir-Kohi
Question 54
The famous book of Huin-Tsang which forms an invaluable source to ancient Indian history is :
A. Si-Yu-Ki
B. Hi-Nu-Si
C. Kitab-e-Hind
D. None of Above
Question 55
In 1492, the Spanish navigator who set out on his voyage to discover India but instead landed on the soil of America was :
A. Christopher Columbus
B. Vasco Da Gama
C. James Cook
D. None of Above
Question 56
The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of Maharajadhiraja was :
A. Chandragupta I
B. Chandragupta II
C. Samundra Gupta
D. Kumargupta
Question 57
The most important republican state during the period of Buddha were :
A. The Panchalas
B. The Vajjis
C. The Kashis
D. The Magadhas
Question 58
During the Age of Rig Veda, the grains are collectively called:
A. Yava and Anaaj
B. Anaaj and Dhanya
C. Ann and Anaaj
D. Yava and Dhanya
Question 59
The roads of cities in the Indus Valley Civilization generally divided the city into:
A. Rectangular Blocks
B. Circular Blocks
C. Triangular Blocks
D. None of Above
Question 60
The three great Chinese pilgrims who visited India in search of knowledge, manuscripts and relics between the fifth and seventh centuries A. D. are:
A. Meghasthanise, Huin-Tsang, and I-Tsing
B. Fa-Hien, Huin-Tsang, and Meghasthanise
C. Fa-Hien, Huin-Tsang, and I-Tsing
D. Fa-Hien, Meghasthanise, and I-Tsing
Question 61
The Group of Monuments at Hampi is an important ______________ centre?
A. Islam
B. Hindu
C. Sikh
D. Christian
Question 62
The three dynasties which ruled over Vijayanagar were:
A. The Saluva, Haryak and Aravidu
B. The Saluva, Tuluva and Satwahan
C. The Satwahan, Haryak and Aravidu
D. The Saluva, Tuluva and Aravidu
Question 63
The first Carnatic War between the French and the English took place between:
A. 1646 and 1648
B. 1546 and 1548
C. 1446 and 1448
D. 1746 and 1748
Question 64
Mughal emperor Akbar divided his empire into:
A. Eight Provinces (Subas)
B. Five Provinces (Subas)
C. Twelve Provinces (Subas)
D. Ten Provinces (Subas)
Question 65
Which among the following was sent by the Greek sovereigns as ambassadors o pataliputra ?
A. Plato
B. Aristotle
C. Magasthenes
D. None of these
Question 66
The National Song of India was composed by
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Bankim Chandra Chatterji
C. Iqbal
D. Jai Shankar Prasad
Question 67
Kathak is a classical dance of
A. North India
B. Tamilnadu
C. Manipur
D. Kerala
Question 68
Where did the Tebhaga peasant Movement occur in 1946?
A. Odisha
B. Bengal
C. Bihar
D. Uttar Pradesh
Question 69
Who said "God knows man's virtues and inquires not his caste, in the next world there is no caste?"
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Guru Hari Krishan
C. Kabir
D. Rabindranath Tagore
Question 70
Vedic literature Comprises literary productions namely
A. The Samhitas of Vedas
B. The Brahamans
C. The Aranyakas
D. None of the above
Question 71
Sadir is a name of which ancient dance style of India?
A. kathak
B. Odissi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Mohiniattam
Question 72
Sitara Devi is associated with ________________.
A. Manipuri dance
B. Kathak dance
C. Garba dance
D. Hindustani Vocal
Question 73
World's first green Islamic bond was issued by which of the following countries?
A. Indonesia
B. Malaysia
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Iraq
Question 74
The most distinguishing feature of various Chalcolithic Cultures in ancient period is their :
A. Black Polished Ware
B. Seal
C. Painted Grey Ware
D. Painted Pottery
Question 75
Which Sultan of Delhi established a separate agriculture department which planned rotation of crops?
A. Mohammad Bin Tuglaq
B. Qutbuddin Aibak
C. Firoz Shah Tuglaq
D. None of these
Question 76
Which ruler of Sultanate period was also known as lakh bakhsh (giver of lakhs) ?
A. Aram Shah
B. Nasir ud din Mahmud
C. Ala ud din Masud
D. Qutb- ub-din-Aibak
Question 77
Which Indian Academy is promoting dance, drama and music?
A. Sahitya Academy
B. Lalit Kala Academy
C. National School of Drama
D. Sangeet Academy
Question 78
Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' has been adopted as India's National Anthem. How many stanzas of the said song were adopted?
A. Third and Fourth stanza
B. The whole song
C. First and Second stanzav
D. Only the first stanza
Question 79
The writer of Kitab-Ur-Rahela is :
A. Alberuni
B. Ibne-Batuta
C. Fa-Hien, Huin-Tsang
D. I - Tsing
Question 80
The Satnami sect in India was founded in:
A. The year 1457
B. The year 1600
C. The year 1557
D. The year 1657
Question 81
Which Mughal ruler did away the Jaziya tax ?
A. Firoz Shah Tughluq
B. Jahndar Shah
C. Aurangzeb
D. Azim-us-Shan
Question 82
Kalachakra ceremony is associated with which religion?
A. Buddhism
B. Islam
C. Hinduism
D. Jainism
Question 83
The ratio of width of our National flag to its length is
A. 3:5
B. 2:3
C. 2:4
D. 3:4
Question 84
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq is credited with the foundation of the third city of Delhi known as:
A. Farukkhabad
B. Firozabad
C. Tughlaqabad
D. None of Above
Question 85
The scared book of Buddhists is?
A. Upanishad
B. Veda
C. Tripitaka
D. Jatakas
Question 86
Mohiniattam dance form developed originally in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Orissa
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Question 87
Chanakya was the chief advisor of which ruler?
A. Ashok
B. Harshvardhan
C. Chandragupta Maurya
D. Kanishka
Question 88
Madhubani', a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
Question 89
The famous resolution on Non-Cooperation was adopted at a special session (September 1920) held at:
A. Lahore
B. Bombay
C. Pune
D. Calcutta
Question 90
According to Max Muller, Aryans migrated to India from :
A. South Asia
B. Central Asia
C. North Asia
D. None of Above
Question 91
Which is the first Export Processing Zone declared as Free Trade Zone in India?
A. Santacruz.
B. Kandla
C. Noida
D. Falta
Question 92
Mahismati on the river Narmada was the earliest seat of power of:
A. The Abhira
B. The Kalachuris
C. The Vachanas
D. None of these
Question 93
Who was the commander of revolt of 1857 in Rohilkhand?
A. Ahmadullah
B. Luxmi Bai
C. Kuwar Singh
D. Bhadur Shah Jafar
Question 94
Ahar culture, Kayatha culture, Malwa culture, Savalda culture, Jorwa culture, Prabas culture, Rangpur culture are all parts of:
A. Lower Paleolithic Cultures
B. Middle Paleolithic Cultures
C. Upper Paleolithic Cultures
D. Chalcolithic Cultures
Question 95
Mina is the tribe of
A. Assam
B. Rajasthan
C. Bihar
D. Tripura
Question 96
The apex body in Indian Money market is:
A. Imperial Bank
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Union Bank Of India
D. United bank Of India
Question 97
The oldest form of composition of Hindustan Vocal music is
A. Thumri
B. Ghazal
C. Dhrupad
D. None of the above
Question 98
‘Panchatantra’ is originally written by _____________.
A. Kalidas
B. Vishnu Sharma
C. Tulsi Das
D. None of these
Question 99
Which state has established India's first Centre for Animal Law ?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Telangana
Question 100
During the Sultanate period the highest category of peasants were:
A. The Khots and Muqaddams.
B. Khud-kasht
C. Pahi-kasht
D. Muzarian
Question 101
When were the High Courts in Calcutta, Madras and Bombay established?
A. In the year 1865
B. In the year 1893
C. In the year 1931
D. In the year 1862
Question 102
The first Muslim ruler to impose the Jaziya on the Brahmins was :
A. Ghiyas ud din Balban
B. Aurangzeb
C. Aram Shah
D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Question 103
'Dandia' is a popular dance of
A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Maharashtra
Question 104
Madhubani painting is famous in which of the following state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Bihar
D. Tamil Naidu
Question 105
Mahabhasya - an outstanding work in the fields of grammar - is a composition by:
A. Ashwins
B. Ghosha
C. Kakshivat
D. Patanjali
Question 106
Who founded the Haryanka dynasty in Magadha ?
A. Udayabhadra
B. Ajatashatru
C. Bimbisara
D. None of Above
Question 107
Akbar the great Mughal Emperor proclaimed a new religion Din-e-Ilahi in:
A. 1565
B. 1575
C. 1581
D. 1583
Question 108
The department named Diwan-e-Amir-Kohi related to agriculture was established by :
A. Firoz Shah Tughluq
B. Muhammd Bin Tughlaq
C. Akber
D. Allaudin Khilji
Question 109
kuchipudi belongs to which state
A. Telangana
B. Tamilnadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala
Question 110
Ghoomar is the popular folk dance of
A. Punjab
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Question 111
The person who established the state of Awadh is:
A. Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf-Jah
B. Mir Muhammad Amin alias Saadat Khan
C. Osman Ali Khan
D. Qamaruddin Khan
Question 112
Kathak, Nauntanki, Jhora and Kajri are the important dances of
A. Rajasthan
B. Punjab
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Andhra Pradesh
Question 113
The person who established the state of Awadh is :
A. Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf-Jah
B. Mir Muhammad Amin alias Saadat Khan
C. Osman Ali Khan
D. Qamaruddin Khan
Question 114
Lutheranism is an example of a christian
A. branch.
B. sect.
C. denomination.
D. religion.
Question 115
The Founder of Sunga dynasty was:
A. Pushyamitra Sunga
B. Agnimitra
C. Pulindaka
D. Vajramitra
Question 116
Which Indian Community celebrates the Khordad sal
A. Sikh
B. Jain
C. Hindu
D. Parsi
Question 117
When Alexander the great invaded India, the dynasty which was ruling over entire north India was :
A. Gupta Dynasty
B. Maurya Dynasty
C. Sakya Dynasty
D. Nanda Dynasty
Question 118
The relics of Indus Valley (Harappa) civilization were first noticed in:
A. Mohenjodaro
B. Lothal
C. Harappa
D. Kalibagan
Question 119
Ibn-e-Batuta was a traveler from :
A. China
B. Japan
C. Morocco
D. Portugal
Question 120
Sher Shah Suri emerged the new ruler of India after defeating Humayun in:
A. 1450
B. 1540
C. 1600
D. 1650
Question 121
Mahatma Gandhi laid down four preconditions for a Satyagrahi (Passive Resistor) to fulfill - namely :
A. Observe perfect Chastity, Adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
B. Observe perfect Chastity, Gain Money, Follow truth and Cultivated Fearlessness.
C. Observe perfect Chastity, Adopt Poverty, Follow truth and Cultivated Power.
D. Observe perfect Chastity, Gain Money, Follow truth and Cultivated Power.
Question 122
'Chauth' was
A. Toll tax imposed by shivaji
B. A religious tax imposed by Aurangzeb
C. Land tax levied by Shivaji on neighboring states
D. Irrigation tax charged by akbar
Question 123
Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb died in:
A. 1743 A.D.
B. 1720 A.D.
C. 1707 A.D.
D. 1727 A.D.
Question 124
Who founded the Servants of India Society in 1905?
A. J. Joshi
B. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C. Mahtma Gandhi
D. Lala Lazpat Rai
Question 125
The two independent states which emerged in the south during Muhammad Bin Tuglaq's reign (1325-51) were:
A. The Vijayanagar and Bahamani
B. The Mysore Kingdom and Bahamani
C. The Hydrabad Kingdom and Bahamani
D. The Mysore Kingdom and The Vijayanagar
Question 126
The Paleolithic Age in India is divided into three phases based on tools technology namely :
A. Pre Paleolithic, Middle Paleolithic, Upper Paleolithic
B. Lower Paleolithic, Middle Paleolithic, Post Paleolithic
C. Lower Paleolithic, Middle Paleolithic, Upper Paleolithic
D. Normal Paleolithic, Odinary Paleolithic, Clever Paleolithic
Question 127
Swami Vivekananda was born :
A. On January 2, 1863 in Calcutta.
B. On January 12, 1863 in Calcutta.
C. On January 18, 1863 in Calcutta.
D. On January 28, 1863 in Calcutta.
Question 128
The Main headquarters of Sahitya Akademi is located at
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. New Delhi
D. Kolkata
Question 129
The book of Parsis is
A. Torah
B. Bible
C. Zend Avesta
D. Gita
Question 130
The Sabha and Samiti have been called two daughters of Prajapati in :
A. The Artharvaveda
B. The Rig Veda
C. The Sama Veda
D. The Yajur Veda
Question 131
Of the ancient six philosophical systems of ancient India, which is the oldest one?
A. Yoga
B. Vedanta
C. Nyaya
D. Samkhya
Question 132
The two Jain Trithankars who find mention in Rig Veda are:
A. Rishabhanath and Mahavira
B. Rishabhanath and Aristhanemia
C. Mahavira and Aristhanemia
D. Ajitnath and Mahavira
Question 133
Thillana is a format of
A. Kuchipudi
B. Odissi
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Kathak
Question 134
The Arab scholar/astronomer who studied Sanskrit and Astronomy for a decade at Varanasi?
A. Alberuni
B. Saddat Khan
C. Daiva Alzajira
D. None of these
Question 135
Which river is most described in the Rig-Veda?
A. Ganga River
B. Sindhu River
C. Yamuna River
D. Sarswati River
Question 136
Most of population in Sri Lanka follows ___________.
A. Hinduism
B. Islam
C. Christianity
D. Buddhism
Question 137
Between 1749-1754, an important war fought between the forces of the British and the French is known as :
A. Third battale of panipat
B. The first Carnatic War
C. The second Carnatic War
D. Battle of Baxur
Question 138
Mahmud Ghazni invaded Gujatat and ravaged the temple of Somnath during the reign of:
A. Varaha
B. Harihara
C. Bhima 1
D. Narasimha
Question 139
Which among the following is a folk dance of India?
A. Garba
B. Kathakali
C. Manipuri
D. Mohiniattam
Question 140
Who wrote the book The Wonder that was India?
A. J. Joshi
B. Jawahar Lal Neharu
C. R. K. Mehta
D. A. L. Bansal
Question 141
Vedangas (Limbs of Vedas) are :
A. Siksha (phonetics) and Kalpa (rituals)
B. Vyakarna (grammar) and Nirukta (etymology)
C. Chhanda (metrics) and Jyotisha (astronomy)
D. All of these
Question 142
Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?
A. Lucknow
B. Hyderabad
C. Jaipur
D. Mysore
Question 143
The roads of cities in the Indus Valley Civilization generally divided the city into :
A. Rectangular Blocks
B. Circular Blocks
C. Triangular Blocks
D. None of Above
Question 144
In 1724 the state of Hyderabad was founded by :
A. Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf-Jah
B. Azim Jah Bahadur
C. Osman Ali Khan
D. Qamaruddin Khan
Question 145
The National Anthem was first sung in the year
A. 1911
B. 1913
C. 1936
D. 1935
Question 146
As the evidence from Koldhiwa in the Belan Velly shows rice seems to have been domesticated in India by about :
A. 5000 B.C
B. 5500 B.C
C. 6000 B.C
D. 7000 B.C
Question 147
Elephant festival is celebrated in which city?
A. Jaipur
B. Bangalore
C. Mizoram
D. Dispur
Question 148
The unit of measurement of land in Maratha domination was:
A. Bigha
B. Kanwa
C. Ropani
D. Kathi
Question 149
The fundamental principles of Buddha's teachings are represented by the four Nobel Truths viz. :
A. Dukkha, Dukkha Samuddaya, Dukkha Nirodha and Dukkha Nirodh-Gamini-Pratipada.
B. Sukhkkha, Dukkha Samuddaya, Dukkha Nirodha and Dukkha Nirodh-Gamini-Pratipada.
C. Suukkha, Sukkha Samuddaya, Dukkha Nirodha and Dukkha Nirodh-Gamini-Pratipada.
D. None of Above
Question 150
"Early History of India" in 1904 was written by :
A. J. Joshi
B. Rakhal Das Bannerjee
C. V. A. Smith
D. None of these
Question 151
In Rig Vedic period, the basis of both social and political organization was :
A. The Samaj
B. The Smriti
C. The Sabha
D. The Kula (Family)
Question 152
Kathakali' is a folk dance prevalent in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Orissa
C. Kerala
D. Manipur
Question 153
The Indus Valley (Harappan) civilization covered an area of :
A. About 8,50,000 sq km.
B. About 12,50,000 sq km.
C. About 9,50,000 sq km.
D. About 10,50,000 sq km.
Question 154
Which Sufi order (Silsila) laid great stress on practicing mystic music ?
A. Maulana Order
B. Sangit Order
C. Manu Order
D. Chisti Order
Question 155
Which among the following is not a folk dance form of Kerala?
A. Kathakali
B. Thullal
C. Kaikottikali
D. Chappeli
Question 156
When did Mahmud of Ghazni attack last on India?
A. 1020 A.D.
B. 1127 A.D.
C. 1227 A.D.
D. 1027 A.D.
Question 157
Who wrote the book 'Early History of India' in 1904?
A. V.A. Smith.
B. Rakhal Das Bannerjee
C. R. K. Mehta
D. None of these
Question 158
In which of the following festivals are boat races a special feature?
A. Rongali Bihu
B. Onam
C. Pongal
D. Navratri
Question 159
The largest Indian site of Indus Valley Civilization was:
A. Lothal
B. Kalibangan
C. Banawali
D. Dholavira
Question 160
In which Indian Religion, there are 24 Tirthankaras?
A. Jainism
B. Buddhism
C. Hinduism
D. Sikhism
Question 161
The popular dance of Gujarat is........
A. Dandia
B. Kathak
C. Kuchipudi
D. None of these
Question 162
Lavani is a traditional dance of which Indian state?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Question 163
The Vijayanagar Empire in the south came into existence in :
A. A. D. 1236
B. A. D. 1336
C. A. D. 1136
D. A. D. 1390
Question 164
Leela Samson is associated to which classical dance style?
A. Bharatanatyam
B. Kathakali
C. Kuchipudi
D. Odissi
Question 165
Who first applied the name India to the region watered by the Sindhu ?
A. British
B. Portuguese
C. Dutch
D. Achaemenid Persians
Question 166
Giddha is a folk dance of which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Bihar
Question 167
The dance encouraged and performance from the temple of Tanjore was
A. Kathakali
B. Odissi
C. Kathak
D. Bharatanatyam
Question 168
'Lavani' is a dance form of which state in India?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Andhra Pradesh
Question 169
Which of the following pair is matched correctly?
A. Bharatanatyam - Andhra Pradesh
B. Kuchipudi - Madhya Pradesh
C. Kathakali - Kerala
D. Kathak - Tamil Nadu
Question 170
Under Harshvardhan in the seventh century A. D. the centre of political gravity in north India shifted from Magadh to:
A. Kashi
B. Vajji
C. Mal
D. Kannauj
Question 171
The Dutch East India Company was formed by merging several small companies of Holland in :
A. The year 1702
B. The year 1602
C. The year 1802
D. The year 1834
Question 172
The Buddihst sources like Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa describes Chandragupta Maurya as a scion of :
A. Sakyas
B. Haryankas
C. Puravas
D. Pandyut
Question 173
Which of the following was banned by Supreme Court of India in 2014 ?
A. Kick Boxing
B. Malla Yuddam
C. Kalari Payattu
D. Jallikattu
Question 174
The author of the famous play Mrichchakatika (मृच्छकटिकम्) considered one of the best plays of ancient India is:
A. Samsthanaka
B. Charudatta
C. Vasantasena
D. Sudraka
Question 175
The...........dish is one of the most popular dishes of Kashmir?
A. Aloo Ka Raita
B. Dum Aloo
C. Kesar Chawal
D. Murgh Achaari
Question 176
Dandia is a form of dance associated with which of the following state?
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
Question 177
The two day ‘Kabir Mahotsav’ in UP organized by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Tribal Affaris
B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Question 178
Who put up the most stiff resistance against the British in India?
A. The Rajputs
B. The Marathas
C. The Moghals
D. The Sikhs
Question 179
The head quarters of Sahitya Akademi is at
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. New Delhi
D. Kolkata
Question 180
In the context of the Indian freedom struggle October 16, 1905 is well known for which event?
A. Home Rule Launched
B. Mahatma Gandhi back to India
C. Formation of Young India
D. Partition of Bengal
Question 181
The Harappa Civilization was discovered in 1920-21 by the excavations by :
A. R.D. Banerjee and by D.R. Sahni
B. Mortimer Wheeler
C. Sir Alexander Cunningham
D. None of Above
Question 182
OCP (Ochre Coloured Pottery Culture) prevailed :
A. Between1200 B.C.-1000 B.C.
B. Between1300 B.C.-1000 B.C.
C. Between1500 B.C.-1000 B.C.
D. Between1800 B.C.-1000 B.C.
Question 183
Tertali is a folk dance of _____.
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Manipur
D. Karnataka
Question 184
Huin-Tsang the Chinese traveler visited India during the reign of :
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka
C. Harshvaardhan’s reign
D. None of Above
Question 185
Asoka's inscriptions have been found at Maski, Yerragudi and Chitaldurga, These are in
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Tamilnadu
D. Maharastra
Question 186
Who died at Pawapuri in 468 B.C. at the age of seventy two?
A. Gautam Buddha
B. Chaitnya
C. Mahavira Jain
D. Rishabhdev
Question 187
The author of Tarikh-i-Mubaraks Shahi is :
A. Abu Bakr Shah
B. Mir Muhammad Amin alias Saadat Khan
C. Qutbuddin Aibak
D. Yahya Sirhindi
Question 188
Who is known as Siladitya ?
A. Chandragupta I
B. Samundragupta
C. Harshavardhana
D. Ashoka
Question 189
Natya - Shastra' the main source of India's classical dances was written by
A. Nara Muni
B. Bharat Muni
C. Abhinav Gupt
D. Tandu Muni
Question 190
The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of the development of art under the -
A. Pallavas
B. Chalukyas
C. Pandyas
D. Rashtrakutas
Question 191
The Indian ruler who spoke directly to the people through his inscriptions was :
A. Asoka the Great
B. Chandragupt Maurya
C. Samundra Gupta
D. Akbar
Question 192
The founder of the philosophy of Vedanta/Uttara-Mimansa was:
A. Narayana
B. Badarayana
C. Aryabhat
D. None of Above
Question 193
Who was the revolutionary leader to kill General O. Dyer responsible for Jallianwala Bagh tragedy?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Raj Guru
C. Udham Singh
D. Sukhdev
Question 194
Which period is referred as the Classical Age or Golden Age of Ancient India?
A. Gupta Period
B. Maurya Period
C. Satwahan Period
D. Sakya Period
Question 195
The last Trithankara in Jain tradition is:
A. Rishabhanath
B. Aristhanemia
C. Vardhamana Mahavira
D. Ajitnath
Question 196
The first official Language commission as required under Article 344 of the constitution was constituted by the president:
A. In 1955
B. In 1950
C. In 1952
D. In 1960
Question 197
Balance of payment includes:
A. Only Visible
B. Only trade
C. The Visible and Invisible
D. Visible, invisible trade and debts
Question 198
The Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah's reign came to an end after he was:
A. Sultan Ahmad III
B. Aziz-ud-Din
C. De Singh
D. Wazir
Question 199
Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babur to invade India was an uncle of:
A. Genghis Khan
B. Ibrahim Lodhi
C. Mirzā Muḥammad Haydar
D. Chagatai Khan
Question 200
Tansen, a great musician of his time, was in the court of –
A. Akbar
B. Shahjahan
C. Bahadur Shah
D. Jahangir
Question 201
In ...................state is the Hornbill Festival held every year ?
A. Mizoram
B. Assam
C. Sikkim
D. Nagaland
Question 202
_________is a depiction of the Hindu God Shiva as the cosmic dancer who performs his divine dance called Tandavam.
A. Murugan
B. Nataraja
C. Vishnu
D. Venkateshwar
Question 203
Losoong is a festival which is celebrated in –
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Sikkim
C. Kerala
D. Punjab
Question 204
Bihu is a folk dance of which state?
A. Assam
B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha
D. Uttarakhand
Question 205
Dharmakaya, Nirmanakaya and Sambhogakaya are:
A. Buddhist Concepts.
B. Jainism Concept
C. Hinduism Concept
D. Sikhism Concept
Question 206
The Puranas define the term Bharatavarsha as the country marked by seven main chains of mountains viz.:
A. Mahendra, Malaya, Sabhya, Suktimat, Riksha, Vindhya and Pariyatra
B. Mahendra, Malaya, Nashukha, Suktimat, Riksha, Vindhya and Pariyatra
C. Mahendra, Malaya, Sabhya, Suktimat, Amalya, Vindhya and Pariyatra
D. Mahendra, Haruna, Sabhya, Suktimat, Riksha, Vindhya and Pariyatra
Question 207
Who were called Barids in medieval period?
A. The spy reporters
B. Jamindaars
C. Ghudswar
D. Paidal Sainik
Question 208
The Sikh Khalsa was formed to instill a strong martial spirit in the Sikhs by:
A. Guru Arjan
B. Guru Hari Krishan
C. Guru Amar Das
D. Guru Gobind Singh
Question 209
Shivaji divided his kingdom into:
A. Two Provinces
B. Three Provinces
C. Four Provinces
D. Five Provinces
Question 210
Originally the followers of Mahavira were designated as:
A. Nirgranthas.
B. Sugranthas
C. Yogaranthas
D. None of these
Question 211
"Milind Panho" explaining the Buddhist doctrines in the form of a dialogue between Milind and his teacher Nagsena (the great Buddhist philosopher ) is in :
A. Sanskrit
B. Pali Language
C. Hindi
D. Santhali
Question 212
'Kathakali' is a folk dance prevalent in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Orissa
C. Kerala
D. Manipur
Question 213
Which of the following dances is a solo dance?
A. Ottan Thullal
B. Kuchipudi
C. Yakshagana
D. Odissi
Question 214
The Brahmanas, the Arayakas and the Upanishads are attached to one or the other of :
A. The four Vedas.
B. The Ramayana
C. The Mahabharata
D. The Purans
Question 215
Consider the following statements about Sikh Gurus:1. Banda Bahadur was appointed as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru Tegh Bahadur.2. Guru Arjan Dev become the Sikh Guru after Guru Ram Das.3. Guru Arjan Dev gave to Sikhs their own script- Gurumukhi.Which of the statements given is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1 and 2
Question 216
In which district of Andhra Pradesh, the Kuchipudi village is located from which the Kuchipudi dance
A. Anantapur
B. Krishna
C. Kurnool
D. Nellore
Question 217
The name of which Indian classical dance style, originated in North India, literally means STORY TELLER?
A. Odissi
B. Kuchipudi
C. Kathak
D. Bharatnatyam
Question 218
Anektavada is a core a theory and Philosophy of which religion?
A. Budhism
B. Jainism
C. Islam
D. Hinduism
Question 219
The concept of Triratna belonged to
A. Sikhism
B. Jainism
C. Buddhism
D. Zoroastrianism
Question 220
Folk dance "Lai Haraoba" is popular in which Indian state?
A. Assam
B. Manipur
C. Mizoram
D. Nagaland
Question 221
The most popular folk dance of Tamil Nadu.
A. Karagam
B. Koodiyattam
C. Yakshagana
D. Kathakali
Question 222
Lothal, Sutkagendor, Allahdino, Balakot and Kuntasi were the port cities of:
A. Greek Civilization
B. Eastern Civilization
C. Indus Valley Civilization
D. None of Above
Question 223
The emergence of two independent state in the south namely the Vijaynagar (A. D. 1336) and Bahamani (A. D. 1347) took place during the reign of:
A. Firoz Shah Tughluq
B. Qutbuddin Aibak
C. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
D. Alauddin Khilji
Question 224
Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' has been adopted as India's National Anthem. How many stanzas of the said song were adopted?
A. Only the first stanza
B. The whole song
C. Third and Fourth stanza
D. First and Second stanza
Question 225
Which classical dance of the following is named after the village it was born from ?
A. Mohiniattam
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Kathakali
Question 226
Which classical dance form is famous in Uttar Pradesh?
A. Kathakali
B. Kathak
C. Kuchipudi
D. Mohiniattam
Question 227
Use of an attractive masquerade or mask is associated with which of the following dance style?
A. Kathakali
B. Kuchipudi
C. Odissi
D. Manipuri
Question 228
The Dutch established their earliest factory at:
A. Surat
B. Chennai
C. Hydrabad
D. Kolkata
Question 229
The famous song ‘Saare Jaha se Achha’ is composed by ___________
A. Ravindra Nath Tagore
B. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhya
C. Mohammad Iqbal
D. one of the above
Question 230
The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity
A. Ram
B. Jaganath
C. Shiva
D. Vishnu
Question 231
Mughal emperor Akbar the great established Manasab system in the year:
A. AD 1550
B. AD 1555
C. AD 1565
D. AD 1575
Question 232
The six famous Smiritis are :
A. Manu Smriti, Yajnvalkya Smriti, Ram Smriti, Parashara Smriti, Brihaspati Smiriti Katyayana Smriti
B. Kapil Smriti, Yajnvalkya Smriti, Narad Smriti, Parashara Smriti, Brihaspati Smiriti Katyayana Smriti
C. Manu Smriti, Yajnvalkya Smriti, Narad Smriti, Parashara Smriti, Brihaspati Smiriti Katyayana Smriti
D. Manu Smriti, Yajnvalkya Smriti, Narayan Smriti, Parashara Smriti, Brihaspati Smiriti Katyayana Smrit
Question 233
Murshid Quli Khan became the diwan of Bengal in :
A. 1500 A.D.
B. 1600 A.D.
C. 1700 A.D.
D. 1800 A.D.
Question 234
The founder of Sikh religion Guru Nanak Dev was born in:
A. The year 1469
B. The year 1470
C. The year 1480
D. The year 1467
Question 235
The writer of Rajatarangini is :
A. Banbhata
B. Kalhana
C. Abul Fazal
D. Tulsi Das
Question 236
Which of the battles was fought between the Marathas on the one side and the forces of Ahmed Shah Abdali on the other?
A. First Battle of Panipat, 1526
B. Second Battle of Panipat, 1556
C. Third Battle of Panipat 1761
D. None of Above
Question 237
The famous Dasrajan war (the battle of ten kings) was mutual struggle of Aryans, fought on the bank of:
A. Chenab
B. Sindhu
C. Purushani (Ravi)
D. None of these
Question 238
The capital cities of Indus Valley Civilization were:
A. Harappa and Mohenjodaro
B. Kalibangan
C. Banawali
D. Lothal
Question 239
Dhamma which Ashoka the Great tried to instill as the governing principle and enforced in every sphere of life was :
A. A code for Economic and Judiciary
B. A code for moral and virtuous life
C. A code for religious reforms
D. None of Above
Question 240
Who attained Kaivalya (i.e., the supreme knowledge and final deliverance from the bonds of pleasure and pain) at the age of 42 ?
A. Rishabhanath
B. Aristhanemia
C. Parsva Natha
D. Vardhamana Mahavira
Question 241
The most important Bahamani ruler was:
A. Firoz Shah Bahamani
B. Mujahid Shah Bahmani
C. Dawood Shah Bahmani
D. Mahmood Shah Bahmani I
Question 242
'Madhubani', a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
Question 243
Who was the first of decipher the inscriptions of Ashoka and the Brahmi script?
A. James Princep
B. V. Smith
C. R. K. Mehta
D. None of these
Question 244
Which of the following Akademis is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama and music in India?
A. National School of Drama
B. Sangeet Akademi
C. Sahitya Akademi
D. Lalit Kala Akademi
Question 245
Who founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Annie Besant
C. Ajay Kumar Tyagi
D. None of these
Question 246
The Chief of Sukrchakiya Misl (a Sikh confederacy) was :
A. Maharaja Ranjit Singh
B. Maharaja Jagjeet Singh
C. Maharaja Surjeet Singh
D. None of Above
Question 247
Who wrote the play Mudrarakshasa ?
A. Vishakha Dutta
B. Banbhat
C. Tunbhadra
D. None of Above
Question 248
The Hornbili festival is celebrated in
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Nagaland
C. Odisha
D. West Bengal
Question 249
During modern history Martanda Verma emerged as the strong ruler of:
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu
Question 250
Which is the folk dance of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Kolattam
B. Karakattam
C. Lavani
D. Saturi
Question 251
In 1699, Guru Gobind Singh, one of the prominent gurus and tenth guru of Sikhs established:
A. The Gurudwara
B. The Sangam
C. The Khalsa
D. None of these
Question 252
Dandia' is a popular dance of
A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Maharashtra
Question 253
Which Delhi Sultan styled himself Sikandare-Sani (the second Alexander) ?
A. Firoz Shah Tughluq
B. Qutbuddin Aibak
C. Aram Shah
D. Alauddin Khilji
Question 254
Vedic Literature includes:
A. The Vedas
B. The Brahmanas
C. The Aranyakas
D. None of the above
Question 255
Kalchakra ceremony is associated with which of the following ceremonies?
A. Hinduism
B. Buddhism
C. Jainism
D. Islam
Question 256
The Chalukyas or Solankis ruled over Gujarat:
A. 950-1300 A.D.
B. 1100-1300 A.D.
C. 1200-1300 A.D.
D. 600-1300 A.D.
Question 257
Dollu Kunitha is a folk dance from
A. karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Bihar
D. Tamil Naidu
Question 258
The major towns namely Fatehabad, Hissar, Firozpur, Jaunpur and Firozabad were founded by :
A. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
B. Raziyat ud din Sultana
C. Qutbuddin Aibak
D. Aram Shah
Question 259
Festival of Nuakhai was recently celebrated in
A. Telangana
B. Odisha
C. Goa
D. Maharastra
Question 260
Fire temple is the place of worship of which religion?
A. Shintoism
B. Zoroastrianism
C. Taoism
D. Judaism
Question 261
Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?
A. Hyderabad
B. Lucknow
C. Mysore
D. Jaipur
Question 262
The eastern most outpost of Indus Valley Civilization (Akangirpur) was excavated by :
A. J. Joshi
B. B.B. Lai
C. Y. D. Sharma
D. S.R. Rao
Question 263
Jayadeva, composer of the Gita Govinda adorned the court of Lakshmanasena who was the last Hindu ruler of:
A. Oddisa
B. Bihar
C. Bengal
D. Gujrat
Question 264
Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah founded the state of Hyderabad in:
A. 1524
B. 1624
C. 1724
D. 1824
Question 265
Katyayanaprakarna is book on grammar of:
A. Sanskrit
B. Pali Language
C. Tamil
D. Telgu
Question 266
During the Vedic period the grains were collectively called:
A. Yuva and Ann
B. Yuva and Dhanya
C. Ann and Dhan
D. Dhan and Dhanya
Question 267
Akbarnama and Ain-e-Akbari have been written by :
A. Abul Fazal
B. Akber
C. Rahim
D. Niggar Khan
Question 268
Who founded Ramkrishna Mission in 1896?
A. Ram Kisna Paramhans
B. Swami Vivekananda
C. Ravibindra Nath Tagore
D. Devendra Nath Tagore
Question 269
The five branches of historical studies "Sarg (revolution of universe), Manvatantra (recurring of time), Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages ) and Vamsa Nucharita (life stories of some selected characters )" are the subject matter of:
A. Veda
B. Tripitakas
C. Panch Tantra
D. Puranas
Question 270
Mohiniattam dance from developed originally in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Orissa
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Question 271
As per the 2011 census which of the following states of India has the highest literacy rate?
A. Kerala
B. Tripura
C. Goa
D. Himachal Pradesh
Question 272
Mahabhasya has been written by:
A. Pāṇini
B. Patanjali
C. Kātyayana
D. None of these
Question 273
The only Indus site where the remains of a horse have actually been found is:
A. Lothal
B. Surkotada
C. Kalibagan
D. Banawali
Question 274
Maanch is a folk dance from
A. Haryana
B. Kerala
C. Assam
D. Madhya Pradesh
Question 275
Which tribe of Arunachal Pradesh is celebrating Boori Boot Yollo Festival?
A. Gond
B. Bhil
C. Santhals
D. Nyishi
Question 276
When was the Arya Samaj divided on principles?
A. 1893
B. 1895
C. 1903
D. 1913
Question 277
Shri Narsimhan committee constituted in December 1995 was associated with:
A. Implementation of Constitutional reforms
B. Implementation of financial system reforms.
C. Implementation of Castism reforms
D. None of these
Question 278
Which of the following Academies is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama and music in India?
A. National School of Drama
B. Sangeet Academy
C. Sahitya Academy
D. Lalit Kala Academy
Question 279
Annie Besant arrived in India in:
A. 1878
B. 1885
C. 1893
D. 1900
Question 280
The founder of the Karkota dynasty in Kashmir was:
A. Lalitaditya Muktapida
B. Durlabahaka
C. Durlabhvardhana
D. None of Above
Question 281
What is Madhubani art?
A. The art of Storytelling
B. The art of Gujarat
C. A folk art practiced in Bihar
D. The art of honey extraction
Question 282
Kumbh Mela is held in every ___ years
A. 12
B. 10
C. 7
D. 5
Question 283
In which year were Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev hanged?
A. In the year 1931
B. In the year 1925
C. In the year 1913
D. In the year 1905
Question 284
Tipu Sultan was the Sultan (ruler) of Mysore from:
A. 1782 to 1805
B. 1782 to 1799
C. 1772 to 1799
D. 1782 to 1790
Question 285
In which of the Vedas have magical charm and spells been described?
A. Rig Veda
B. Sama Veda
C. Atharva Veda
D. Yajur Veda
Question 286
Khajuraho temples were built by:
A. The Panchalas
B. The Chandellas
C. The Haryanks
D. Nandas
Question 287
In which province of undivided India was a referendum held to ascertain whether it should join Pakistan or not?
A. Ceded and Conquered Provinces
B. North West Frontier province
C. Sind
D. Punjab
Question 288
The two popular assemblies which seem to have formed an essential feature of the government during the Age of Rig Veda are:
A. Arayans and Kalash
B. Sabha and Samiti
C. Kul and Kalash
D. Arayans and Samiti
Question 289
Which Governor General is remembered for the annulment of the partition of Bengal?
A. Lord Hardinge
B. Willium Bentick
C. Warren Hastings
D. Lord Curzon
Question 290
Who was the first editor of the Yugantars?
A. Upendra Nath Bandopadhyay
B. Raja Subodh Mallik
C. Barendra Ghosh
D. Ambika Chakrobarty
Question 291
Dhamma as propounded by Ashoka the great is not a religion but:
A. A moral Law, a Common Code of Conduct or an Ethical Order.
B. Message of religion
C. Unavoidable Order of king
D. None of Above
Question 292
The Ryatwari Settlement was primarily introduced by the British Government in ?
A. Calcutta
B. Jhansi
C. Awadh
D. Madras and Bombay
Question 293
Which Sikh Guru constituted Khalsa and introduced a new baptism ceremony requiring every Sikh to observe the five K's "Kesh , Kirpan, Kachha, Kanghi and Kara"?
A. Guru Govind Singh
B. Guru Hari Krishan
C. Guru Amar Das
D. Guru Tegbhadur
Question 294
Who built Jama Masjid at Delhi?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shahjahan
D. Aurangzeb
Question 295
In which of the following festivals are boat races a special feature?
A. Onam
B. Rongali Bihu
C. Navratri
D. Pongal
Question 296
The dance encouraged and performance from the temple of Thanjavur was
A. Kathakali
B. Odissi
C. Kathak
D. Bharatanatyam
Question 297
Ancient music was produced by what type of culture?
A. modem
B. large
C. literate
D. All of the above
Question 298
Classical dance 'Mohiniattam' belongs to which state ?
A. Tamilnadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Manipur
D. Kerala
Question 299
Which classical dance is famous in Tamil Nadu?
A. Kuchipudi
B. Mohiniattam
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Kathakali
Question 300
which statement is true of the classical orchestra?
A. uses violin
B. uses flute
C. uses clarinet
D. All of the above