Daily Prelims Quiz 15 Sept 2021
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1. Question
2 pointsCategory: Indian Culture & HeritageConsider the following pairs:
1. Garba: Gujarat
2. Mohiniattam : Odisha
3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?CorrectMohini attam, (Malayalam: “dance of the enchantress”) also spelled mohiniattam or mohiniyattam is a semiclassical dance form from the state of Kerala
IncorrectMohini attam, (Malayalam: “dance of the enchantress”) also spelled mohiniattam or mohiniyattam is a semiclassical dance form from the state of Kerala
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2. Question
2 pointsCategory: Indian Culture & HeritageWith 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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.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?CorrectDating back to the Mauryan period, Barabar Caves are the oldest rock-cut caves in India. Located in Jehanabad district in Bihar, some of the caves have inscriptions that date back to the Ashokan period. The caves are situated in the Barabar Hills.
Around 40 km from Bodh Gaya lies a cluster of four caves, namely Karan Chaupar, Lomas Rishi, Sudama and Visvakarma, known as the Barabar Caves. Carved out from a monolithic granite rock, these are supposed to have been constructed by emperor Ashoka for the use of Ajivaka ascetics.IncorrectDating back to the Mauryan period, Barabar Caves are the oldest rock-cut caves in India. Located in Jehanabad district in Bihar, some of the caves have inscriptions that date back to the Ashokan period. The caves are situated in the Barabar Hills.
Around 40 km from Bodh Gaya lies a cluster of four caves, namely Karan Chaupar, Lomas Rishi, Sudama and Visvakarma, known as the Barabar Caves. Carved out from a monolithic granite rock, these are supposed to have been constructed by emperor Ashoka for the use of Ajivaka ascetics. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsCategory: Indian Culture & HeritageHow do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?
1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.
2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movement.CorrectA Kuchipudi recital is usually concluded with tarangam. Excerpts of Krishna-leela-tarangini are sung with this number. In this the dancer usually stands on a brass plate locking the feet in shakatavadanam paada and moves the plate rhythmically with great dexterity.
IncorrectA Kuchipudi recital is usually concluded with tarangam. Excerpts of Krishna-leela-tarangini are sung with this number. In this the dancer usually stands on a brass plate locking the feet in shakatavadanam paada and moves the plate rhythmically with great dexterity.
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4. Question
2 pointsCategory: Indian Culture & HeritageWhich of the following is the author of a collection of poems called ‘Golden threshold’?
Correct“The Golden Threshold” by Sarojini Naidu.
Incorrect“The Golden Threshold” by Sarojini Naidu.
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5. Question
2 pointsCategory: Indian Culture & HeritageThe manuscripts of which one of the following have been included in the UNESCO’s Memory of World Register?
CorrectUNESCO established the Memory of the World Programme in 1992. The vision of the Memory of the World Programme is that the world’s documentary heritage belongs to all, should be fully preserved and protected for all and, with due recognition of cultural mores and practicalities, should be permanently accessible to all without hindrance.
The National Mission for Manuscripts has taken the initiative to nominate Indian manuscripts for inclusion in UNESCO’s Memory of the World register.
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/memory-of-the-world/register/access-by-region-and-country/in/IncorrectUNESCO established the Memory of the World Programme in 1992. The vision of the Memory of the World Programme is that the world’s documentary heritage belongs to all, should be fully preserved and protected for all and, with due recognition of cultural mores and practicalities, should be permanently accessible to all without hindrance.
The National Mission for Manuscripts has taken the initiative to nominate Indian manuscripts for inclusion in UNESCO’s Memory of the World register.
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/memory-of-the-world/register/access-by-region-and-country/in/
