The Southern Dynasties UPSC Questions

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The Southern Dynasties MCQ Questions


1.
With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:
Famous work of sculpture Site
1) A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below Ajanta
2) A huge image of varaha avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he resues Goddess Earth form the deep and Chaotic waters, sculpted on rock Mount Abu
3) "Arjuna's Penance"/ "Descent of Ganga" sculpted on the surface of huge boulders Mamallapuram
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
UPSC - 2014
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 1 and 3 only
2.
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?
UPSC - 2013
A.
1 only
B.
1 and 2 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
None
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ANSWER :
B. 1 and 2 only
3.
The Nagara, the Dravida and the vesara are the
UPSC - 2012
A.
Three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent
B.
Three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified
C.
Three main styles of Indian template architecture
D.
Three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India
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ANSWER :
C. Three main styles of Indian template architecture
4.
With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is"Kalaripayattu"?
UPSC - 2014
A.
It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of south India
B.
It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of coromandel area
C.
It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
D.
It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of south India
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ANSWER :
D. It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of south India
5.
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Term Description
1. Eripatti: Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
2. Taniyurs: Village donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
3. Ghatikas: Colleges generally attached to the temples
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
UPSC - 2016
A.
1 and 2
B.
1 only
C.
2 and 3
D.
1 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1 and 3
6.
Consider the following pairs:
List I List II
1) Garba Gujarat
2) Mohiniattam Odisha
3 Yakshagana Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
UPSC - 2014
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 1 and 3 only