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Questions : Gandhara School of art came into existence

(a) Jainism

(b) Mahayana sect

(c) Independence Ajivikas

(d) Hinayana sect

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

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Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Mohiniattam dance?

  1. It is a classical dance form of Kerala.
  2. Mohiniattam dance developed in the tradition of Devadasi system, which later grew and developed a classical status.
  3. The dance form is a masculine style.
Select the answer from the codes given below:

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (c)

Mohiniattam is derived from the words “Mohini” (meaning beautiful women) and “Attam” (meaning dance).

Thus, the Mohiniattam dance form is a beautiful feminine style with a surging flow of body movements.

Question : 2

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

List I List II
(Classical Dance) (State)
A. Bharatnatyam 1. Tamil Nadu
B. Kathakali 2. Kerala
C. Mohiniattam 3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Odissi 4. Odisha
Codes: A B C D

a) 2 4 3 1

b) 2 1 3 4

c) 1 2 3 4

d) 1 4 3 2

Answer: (c)

  1. Andhra Pradesh – Kuchipudi, Ottam Thedal, Mohiniattam Kolattam
  2. Kerala – Kathakali, Kaikottikali
  3. Tamil Nadu – Bharatnatyam, Kolattam, Oyilattam etc.
  4. Odisha – Odissi, Ghumara, Sambalpuri

Question : 3

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is a famous player of which musical instrument?

a) Tabla

b) Sarod

c) Sitar

d) Flute

Answer: (b)

Question : 4

Who amongst the following is not a Kathak artist?

a) Kishan Maharaj

b) Sitara Devi

c) Birju Maharaj

d) Lachhu Maharaj

Answer: (a)

Question : 5

‘Mohini Attam’ is the folk dance of

a) Karnataka

b) Tamil Nadu

c) Andhra Pradesh

d) Kerala

Answer: (d)

Question : 6

Consider the following statements

  1. The Taj Mahal was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.
  2. In 2007, UNESCO designated it as a World Heritage Site for its architectural splendour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2

d) neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (d)

The Taj Mahal was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983.

The Taj Mahal which is also the final resting place of Shah Jahan (he was buried next to his beloved wife) is located in the city of Agra, about 125 miles south of New Delhi.

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