Art & Culture Section 3 Practice Questions Answers Test With Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 1

The three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism were carved in

a) Ajanta caves

b) Elephanta caves

c) Barabar hills

d) Ellora caves

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Question : 2

Consider the following observations about the “ Sulbasutras” discussed in the context of the ancient Indian history and heritage:

1. The formulae in the Sulbasutras enabled the accurate construction of altars needed for sacrifices
2. Apart from Bodhayana, Lopamudra is also credited for some Sulbasutras
3. The mathematics in Baudhayan’s Sulbasutras was algebraic

Which among the above observations is/are correct?

a) 1, 2 & 3

b) Only 1 & 2

c) Only 1

d) Only 2 & 3

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Question : 3

Consider the following statements.

1. Bada Imambara, (Uttar Pradesh) also called the Asafai Imambara this huge and elegant building is almost built like a fort. Sirajuddaula built this building in a famine relief program in 1784.
2. Chota Imambara, (Uttar Pradesh) The third Nawab of Avadh, Muhammad Ali Shah built this imposing structure of Chota Imambara in 1840. The real name of this structure is Husainabad Imambada.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) neither 1 nor 2

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Question : 4

Match the following objects with their museums:

Codes: A B C D

a) 4 3 2 1

b) 2 4 1 3

c) 3 1 4 2

d) 1 2 3 4

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Question : 5 [UPRO/ARO (Mains) 2013]

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Codes: A B C D

a) 1 4 3 2

b) 3 4 1 2

c) 2 1 4 3

d) 4 3 2 1

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