UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 14 July 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 14 July 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Mughal Era Miniature Painting. These paintings focused on glorifying the ruler and showing his life. They brought the technique of foreshortening, which means objects were drawn in a way that they look closer and smaller than they really are. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: C The paintings made in the Mughal period had a distinctive style as they were drawing from Persian antecedents. There was a change in colour palette, themes and forms. The focus shifted from depicting the god to glorifying the ruler and showing his life. They focused on hunting scenes, historical events and other court related paintings. These paintings were considered unique because of the use of brilliant colours. They brought the technique of foreshortening to the Indian painter’s repertoire. Under this technique, “objects were drawn in a way that they look closer and smaller than they really are.” Incorrect Solution: C The paintings made in the Mughal period had a distinctive style as they were drawing from Persian antecedents. There was a change in colour palette, themes and forms. The focus shifted from depicting the god to glorifying the ruler and showing his life. They focused on hunting scenes, historical events and other court related paintings. These paintings were considered unique because of the use of brilliant colours. They brought the technique of foreshortening to the Indian painter’s repertoire. Under this technique, “objects were drawn in a way that they look closer and smaller than they really are.”

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Mughal Era Miniature Painting.

• These paintings focused on glorifying the ruler and showing his life.

• They brought the technique of foreshortening, which means objects were drawn in a way that they look closer and smaller than they really are.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: C

• The paintings made in the Mughal period had a distinctive style as they were drawing from Persian antecedents. There was a change in colour palette, themes and forms. The focus shifted from depicting the god to glorifying the ruler and showing his life. They focused on hunting scenes, historical events and other court related paintings.

• These paintings were considered unique because of the use of brilliant colours.

• They brought the technique of foreshortening to the Indian painter’s repertoire. Under this technique, “objects were drawn in a way that they look closer and smaller than they really are.”

Solution: C

• These paintings were considered unique because of the use of brilliant colours.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The Manusmrti is one of the best-known legal texts of early India, written in Sanskrit and compiled between second century BCE and second century CE. Consider the following statements about Manusmrti: It gives equal rights to women on the paternal property and resources It strongly opposes the Varna system Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: C According to the Manusmriti, the paternal estate was to be divided equally amongst sons after the death of the parents, with a special share for the eldest. Women could not claim a share of these resources. The Manusmriti laid down the “duties” of the chandalas. They had to live outside the village, use discarded utensils, and wear clothes of the dead and ornaments of iron. They could not walk about in villages and cities at night. They had to dispose of the bodies of those who had no relatives and serve as executioners. Incorrect Solution: C According to the Manusmriti, the paternal estate was to be divided equally amongst sons after the death of the parents, with a special share for the eldest. Women could not claim a share of these resources. The Manusmriti laid down the “duties” of the chandalas. They had to live outside the village, use discarded utensils, and wear clothes of the dead and ornaments of iron. They could not walk about in villages and cities at night. They had to dispose of the bodies of those who had no relatives and serve as executioners.

#### 2. Question

The Manusmrti is one of the best-known legal texts of early India, written in Sanskrit and compiled between second century BCE and second century CE. Consider the following statements about Manusmrti:

• It gives equal rights to women on the paternal property and resources

• It strongly opposes the Varna system

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: C

According to the Manusmriti, the paternal estate was to be divided equally amongst sons after the death of the parents, with a special share for the eldest. Women could not claim a share of these resources.

The Manusmriti laid down the “duties” of the chandalas. They had to live outside the village, use discarded utensils, and wear clothes of the dead and ornaments of iron.

They could not walk about in villages and cities at night. They had to dispose of the bodies of those who had no relatives and serve as executioners.

Solution: C

The Manusmriti laid down the “duties” of the chandalas. They had to live outside the village, use discarded utensils, and wear clothes of the dead and ornaments of iron.

They could not walk about in villages and cities at night. They had to dispose of the bodies of those who had no relatives and serve as executioners.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The rock art of Bhimbetka belongs to which of the following periods? Upper Palaeolithic Mesolithic Chalcolithic Select the correct answer code: a) 1, 3 b) 2, 3 c) 1, 2 d) 1, 2, 3 Correct Solution: D The rock art of Bhimbetka has been classified into various groups on the bases of style, technique and superimposition. The drawings and paintings can be categorised into seven historical periods. Period I, Upper Palaeolithic; Period II, Mesolithic; and Period III, Chalcolithic. After Period III there are four successive periods. Incorrect Solution: D The rock art of Bhimbetka has been classified into various groups on the bases of style, technique and superimposition. The drawings and paintings can be categorised into seven historical periods. Period I, Upper Palaeolithic; Period II, Mesolithic; and Period III, Chalcolithic. After Period III there are four successive periods.

#### 3. Question

The rock art of Bhimbetka belongs to which of the following periods?

• Upper Palaeolithic

• Mesolithic

• Chalcolithic

Select the correct answer code:

• d) 1, 2, 3

Solution: D

The rock art of Bhimbetka has been classified into various groups on the bases of style, technique and superimposition. The drawings and paintings can be categorised into seven historical periods. Period I, Upper Palaeolithic; Period II, Mesolithic; and Period III, Chalcolithic. After Period III there are four successive periods.

Solution: D

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Nagara School of Architecture. The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making. Generally, there were water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises. The temples were generally built on upraised platforms. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: B Statement 2 is incorrect. Some of the features of Nagara style are: The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making, which consisted of subsidiary shrines laid out in a crucified ground plan with respect to the principal shrine. There were no water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises. The temples were generally built on upraised platforms. Incorrect Solution: B Statement 2 is incorrect. Some of the features of Nagara style are: The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making, which consisted of subsidiary shrines laid out in a crucified ground plan with respect to the principal shrine. There were no water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises. The temples were generally built on upraised platforms.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Nagara School of Architecture.

• The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making.

• Generally, there were water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises.

• The temples were generally built on upraised platforms.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: B

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Some of the features of Nagara style are:

• The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making, which consisted of subsidiary shrines laid out in a crucified ground plan with respect to the principal shrine.

• There were no water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises.

• The temples were generally built on upraised platforms.

Solution: B

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Some of the features of Nagara style are:

• The temples generally followed the Panchayatan style of temple making, which consisted of subsidiary shrines laid out in a crucified ground plan with respect to the principal shrine.

• There were no water tanks or reservoirs present in the temple premises.

• The temples were generally built on upraised platforms.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Bhaona. It is a traditional form of entertainment prevalent in the state of Tamil Nadu. It was originally created by Shankaracharya. The plays of Bhaona are popularly known as Ankiya Nats. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: A Only Statement 3 is correct. Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment prevalent in the state of Assam. It was created by Sankaradeva. He himself wrote seven dramas (called Onkia Naat) for performance in Bhaona. The plays of Bhaona are popularly known as Ankiya Nats and their staging is known as Bhaona. Incorrect Solution: A Only Statement 3 is correct. Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment prevalent in the state of Assam. It was created by Sankaradeva. He himself wrote seven dramas (called Onkia Naat) for performance in Bhaona. The plays of Bhaona are popularly known as Ankiya Nats and their staging is known as Bhaona.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Bhaona.

• It is a traditional form of entertainment prevalent in the state of Tamil Nadu.

• It was originally created by Shankaracharya.

• The plays of Bhaona are popularly known as Ankiya Nats.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: A

Only Statement 3 is correct.

Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment prevalent in the state of Assam.

It was created by Sankaradeva. He himself wrote seven dramas (called Onkia Naat) for performance in Bhaona.

The plays of Bhaona are popularly known as Ankiya Nats and their staging is known as Bhaona.

Solution: A

Only Statement 3 is correct.

Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment prevalent in the state of Assam.

It was created by Sankaradeva. He himself wrote seven dramas (called Onkia Naat) for performance in Bhaona.

The plays of Bhaona are popularly known as Ankiya Nats and their staging is known as Bhaona.

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