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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsVasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which means “the world is one family”, originally appears in
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Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu texts such as the Maha Upanishad, which means “the world is one family”.
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Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu texts such as the Maha Upanishad, which means “the world is one family”.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Pattachitra.
1. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest art forms of West Bengal.
2. It is a painting done on canvas, and is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs.
3. Some of the popular themes represented through this art form are Thia Badhia, Krishna Lila and Dasabatara Patti.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
2 and 3 are correct.
Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning canvas, and chitra, meaning picture. Pattachitra is thus a painting done on canvas, and is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs, and portrayal of simple themes, mostly mythological in depiction. Some of the popular themes represented through this art form are Thia Badhia – depiction of the temple of Jagannath; Krishna Lila – enactment of Jagannath as Lord Krishna displaying his powers as a child; Dasabatara Patti – the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu; Panchamukhi – depiction of Lord Ganesh as a five-headed deity. With the passage of time, the art of Pattachitra has gone through a commendable transition, and the chitrakars have painted on tussar silk and palm leaves, and even created wall hangings and showpieces.Incorrect
2 and 3 are correct.
Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning canvas, and chitra, meaning picture. Pattachitra is thus a painting done on canvas, and is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs, and portrayal of simple themes, mostly mythological in depiction. Some of the popular themes represented through this art form are Thia Badhia – depiction of the temple of Jagannath; Krishna Lila – enactment of Jagannath as Lord Krishna displaying his powers as a child; Dasabatara Patti – the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu; Panchamukhi – depiction of Lord Ganesh as a five-headed deity. With the passage of time, the art of Pattachitra has gone through a commendable transition, and the chitrakars have painted on tussar silk and palm leaves, and even created wall hangings and showpieces. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bhaona.
1. Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment, always with religious messages, prevalent is Assam.
2. It is a creation of Mahapurusha Sankardeva.
3. These plays are popularly known as Ankiya Nats.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
All 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment, always with religious messages, prevalent is Assam, India. The history of Assamese drama begins with the plays of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva (1449-1568) written in the early sixteenth century. These plays are popularly known as Ankiya Nats and their staging is known as bhaona.
Bhaona was created by Sankardeva. The bhaonas are written in the Assamese and Brajavali languages.Incorrect
All 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment, always with religious messages, prevalent is Assam, India. The history of Assamese drama begins with the plays of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva (1449-1568) written in the early sixteenth century. These plays are popularly known as Ankiya Nats and their staging is known as bhaona.
Bhaona was created by Sankardeva. The bhaonas are written in the Assamese and Brajavali languages. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Hathigumpha Inscription.
1. It was inscribed by King Kharavela during 2nd century BCE.
2. It was written in Prakrit language.
3. It is also known as Maski Inscription.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
1 and 2 are correct.
The Hathigumpha Inscription also known as Elephant Cave Inscription from Udayagiri- Khandagiri Caves in Odisha, were inscribed by King Kharavela during 2nd century BCE. The Hathigumpha Inscription consists of seventeen lines in Prakrit language and in Brahmi script. Hathigumpha Inscription is the main source of information about Kalinga ruler Kharavela.
Maski is a village and an archaeological site in Raichur district of Karnataka. It lies on the bank of the Maski river which is a tributary of the Tungabhadra. The site has a minor rock edict of Emperor Ashoka. It was the first edict of Emperor Ashoka that contained the name Ashoka in it instead of ‘Devanampriya’ or ‘Piyadassi’.Incorrect
1 and 2 are correct.
The Hathigumpha Inscription also known as Elephant Cave Inscription from Udayagiri- Khandagiri Caves in Odisha, were inscribed by King Kharavela during 2nd century BCE. The Hathigumpha Inscription consists of seventeen lines in Prakrit language and in Brahmi script. Hathigumpha Inscription is the main source of information about Kalinga ruler Kharavela.
Maski is a village and an archaeological site in Raichur district of Karnataka. It lies on the bank of the Maski river which is a tributary of the Tungabhadra. The site has a minor rock edict of Emperor Ashoka. It was the first edict of Emperor Ashoka that contained the name Ashoka in it instead of ‘Devanampriya’ or ‘Piyadassi’. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Gupta rule in India:
1. The Prayaga Prashasti (also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription) was composed by Harisena.
2. Banabhatta, was the court poet of Samudragupta.
3. The Prayaga Prashasti was composed in praise of SamudraGupta.
Which of the above is/are incorrect?Correct
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Prayaga Prashasti (also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription) was composed by Harisena. Harisena was the court poet of Samudragupta while Banabhatta was the court poet of Harshavardhana. The Prayaga Prashasti was composed in praise of SamudraGupta in Sanskrit.Incorrect
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Prayaga Prashasti (also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription) was composed by Harisena. Harisena was the court poet of Samudragupta while Banabhatta was the court poet of Harshavardhana. The Prayaga Prashasti was composed in praise of SamudraGupta in Sanskrit.
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