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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Mount Abu temple has prominently rich interior and simple exterior
2. Shatrunjay hills has a scores of Jain temples clustered together
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Jain temples at Mount Abu were constructed by Vimal Shah. Notable for a simplistic exterior in contrast with the exuberant marble interiors, their rich sculptural decoration with deep undercutting creates a lace-like appearance.
The temple is famous for its unique patterns on every ceiling, and the graceful bracket figures along the domed ceilings.
The great Jain pilgrimage site in the Shatrunjay hills near Palitana in Kathiawar, Gujarat, is imposing with scores of temples clustered together.Incorrect
Jain temples at Mount Abu were constructed by Vimal Shah. Notable for a simplistic exterior in contrast with the exuberant marble interiors, their rich sculptural decoration with deep undercutting creates a lace-like appearance.
The temple is famous for its unique patterns on every ceiling, and the graceful bracket figures along the domed ceilings.
The great Jain pilgrimage site in the Shatrunjay hills near Palitana in Kathiawar, Gujarat, is imposing with scores of temples clustered together. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
1. This Veda is also known as Brahma Veda
2. It is mostly concerned with peace and prosperity of the human society
3. It focuses on treatment of several ailments
The above statements refer toCorrect
Atharva Veda
This Veda is also known as Brahma Veda and has been attributed to two rishis called Atharvah and Angira, respectively. While it is mostly concerned with peace and prosperity of the human society and covers all aspects of a man’s daily life, it specifically focuses on treatment of several ailments. The book is known to prescribe treatment for almost 99 diseases.Incorrect
Atharva Veda
This Veda is also known as Brahma Veda and has been attributed to two rishis called Atharvah and Angira, respectively. While it is mostly concerned with peace and prosperity of the human society and covers all aspects of a man’s daily life, it specifically focuses on treatment of several ailments. The book is known to prescribe treatment for almost 99 diseases. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Rashtrakutas
1. The Rashtrakuta Dynasty was a royal Indian dynasty ruling large parts of southern, central and northern India between the sixth and the thirteenth centuries.
2. Amoghavarsha I was the one of the most famous king of this dynasty and believed to wrote Kavirajamarga, a landmark literary work in the Kannada language.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. Both Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda.
2. Nalanda was an important centre of Pala sculptures and bronzes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
According to literary tradition, Nalanda, 10 kilometres north of Rajgir and a suburb of the ancient city, was visited by Buddha and Mahavira.
Ashoka is said to have worshipped at the chaitya-niches of Sariputra, Buddha’s disciple, and erected a temple. By the time of Harsha A.D. 606-648, Nalanda had become the principal centre of Mahayana learning and a famed University town with numerous shrines and monasteries which attracted scholars from far and near.
The Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda and have left account of the settlement and its life. Nalanda was an important centre of Pala sculptures and bronzes and has also yielded seals and sealings of great historical significance.Incorrect
According to literary tradition, Nalanda, 10 kilometres north of Rajgir and a suburb of the ancient city, was visited by Buddha and Mahavira.
Ashoka is said to have worshipped at the chaitya-niches of Sariputra, Buddha’s disciple, and erected a temple. By the time of Harsha A.D. 606-648, Nalanda had become the principal centre of Mahayana learning and a famed University town with numerous shrines and monasteries which attracted scholars from far and near.
The Chinese Pilgrims Huien Tsang and Fa-hien studied at Nalanda and have left account of the settlement and its life. Nalanda was an important centre of Pala sculptures and bronzes and has also yielded seals and sealings of great historical significance. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. It is a form of mask dance that uses vigorous martial movements to narrate mythological stories.
2. There are three main styles of the dance named after the location where they are performed, i.e. Purulia, Seraikella, and Mayurbhanj.
3. Some narrations also use natural themes such as Sarpa nritya or Mayur Nritya.
The above statements are associated withCorrect
Chhau is found in three styles named after the location where they are performed, i.e. the Purulia Chau of Bengal, the Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand, and the Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha.
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Chhau is found in three styles named after the location where they are performed, i.e. the Purulia Chau of Bengal, the Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand, and the Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha.
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