UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 21 July 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 21 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 Which of these ragas is usually performed late in the morning? a) Bhimpalasi b) Todi c) Raga Bhopali d) Raga Darbari Correct Solution: B Todi should be performed in the late morning. It is a Hindustani classical raga. Todi is nearly always shown as a gentle, beautiful woman, holding a veena and standing in a lovely green forest, surrounded by deer. Raga Bhopali should be sung after sunset. Bhimpalasi should be sung in late Afternoon. Raga Darbari is a raga in the Kanada family, which is thought to have originated in Carnatic music and brought into North Indian music by Miyan Tansen, the 16th-century composer in emperor Akbar’s court. Incorrect Solution: B Todi should be performed in the late morning. It is a Hindustani classical raga. Todi is nearly always shown as a gentle, beautiful woman, holding a veena and standing in a lovely green forest, surrounded by deer. Raga Bhopali should be sung after sunset. Bhimpalasi should be sung in late Afternoon. Raga Darbari is a raga in the Kanada family, which is thought to have originated in Carnatic music and brought into North Indian music by Miyan Tansen, the 16th-century composer in emperor Akbar’s court.

#### 1. Question

Which of these ragas is usually performed late in the morning?

• a) Bhimpalasi

• c) Raga Bhopali

• d) Raga Darbari

Solution: B

Todi should be performed in the late morning. It is a Hindustani classical raga. Todi is nearly always shown as a gentle, beautiful woman, holding a veena and standing in a lovely green forest, surrounded by deer.

Raga Bhopali should be sung after sunset.

Bhimpalasi should be sung in late Afternoon.

Raga Darbari is a raga in the Kanada family, which is thought to have originated in Carnatic music and brought into North Indian music by Miyan Tansen, the 16th-century composer in emperor Akbar’s court.

Solution: B

Raga Bhopali should be sung after sunset.

Bhimpalasi should be sung in late Afternoon.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Gitam, Suladi, Jatisvaram and Varnam are related to a) Hindustani Classical Music b) Sattriya dance form c) Carnatic form of music d) Categories of social divisions based on pre-Vedic Varna system Correct Solution: C Gitam is the simplest type of composition. Taught to beginners of music, the gitam is very simple in construction, with an easy and melodious flow of music. Very much like the gitam in musical structure and arrangement, the Suladis are of a higher standard than the gitam. More complicated than the gitas, the Svarajati paves the way for the learning of the Varnams. Very similar to the svarajati in musical structure, this form- Jatisvaram-has no sahitya or words. The piece is sung with solfa syllables only. Incorrect Solution: C Gitam is the simplest type of composition. Taught to beginners of music, the gitam is very simple in construction, with an easy and melodious flow of music. Very much like the gitam in musical structure and arrangement, the Suladis are of a higher standard than the gitam. More complicated than the gitas, the Svarajati paves the way for the learning of the Varnams. Very similar to the svarajati in musical structure, this form- Jatisvaram-has no sahitya or words. The piece is sung with solfa syllables only.

#### 2. Question

Gitam, Suladi, Jatisvaram and Varnam are related to

• a) Hindustani Classical Music

• b) Sattriya dance form

• c) Carnatic form of music

• d) Categories of social divisions based on pre-Vedic Varna system

Solution: C

Gitam is the simplest type of composition. Taught to beginners of music, the gitam is very simple in construction, with an easy and melodious flow of music.

Very much like the gitam in musical structure and arrangement, the Suladis are of a higher standard than the gitam.

More complicated than the gitas, the Svarajati paves the way for the learning of the Varnams.

Very similar to the svarajati in musical structure, this form- Jatisvaram-has no sahitya or words. The piece is sung with solfa syllables only.

Solution: C

Gitam is the simplest type of composition. Taught to beginners of music, the gitam is very simple in construction, with an easy and melodious flow of music.

Very much like the gitam in musical structure and arrangement, the Suladis are of a higher standard than the gitam.

More complicated than the gitas, the Svarajati paves the way for the learning of the Varnams.

Very similar to the svarajati in musical structure, this form- Jatisvaram-has no sahitya or words. The piece is sung with solfa syllables only.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. The cave is carved into the hard-monolithic granite rock face of Barabar hills, flanked to its left by the smaller Sudama cave. The ornamentation on the “curved architrave” of the cave consists of carvings of elephants on their way to the stupas. The above statements refer to? a) Udayagiri Caves b) Mogalarajapuram Caves d) Kanheri Caves d) Lomus Rishi caves Correct Solution: D Lomas Rishi Cave is carved into the hard monolithic granite rock face of Barabar hills, flanked to its left by the smaller Sudama cave. This rock-cut cave was carved out as a sanctuary. It was built during the Ashokan period of the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BC, as part of the sacred architecture of the Ajivikas. This cave has an arched facade that probably imitates contemporary wooden architecture. The ornamentation on the “curved architrave” consists of carvings of elephants on their way to a stupa-like structure. Incorrect Solution: D Lomas Rishi Cave is carved into the hard monolithic granite rock face of Barabar hills, flanked to its left by the smaller Sudama cave. This rock-cut cave was carved out as a sanctuary. It was built during the Ashokan period of the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BC, as part of the sacred architecture of the Ajivikas. This cave has an arched facade that probably imitates contemporary wooden architecture. The ornamentation on the “curved architrave” consists of carvings of elephants on their way to a stupa-like structure.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The cave is carved into the hard-monolithic granite rock face of Barabar hills, flanked to its left by the smaller Sudama cave.

• The ornamentation on the “curved architrave” of the cave consists of carvings of elephants on their way to the stupas.

The above statements refer to?

• a) Udayagiri Caves

• b) Mogalarajapuram Caves

• d) Kanheri Caves

• d) Lomus Rishi caves

Solution: D

Lomas Rishi Cave is carved into the hard monolithic granite rock face of Barabar hills, flanked to its left by the smaller Sudama cave.

This rock-cut cave was carved out as a sanctuary. It was built during the Ashokan period of the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BC, as part of the sacred architecture of the Ajivikas.

This cave has an arched facade that probably imitates contemporary wooden architecture.

The ornamentation on the “curved architrave” consists of carvings of elephants on their way to a stupa-like structure.

Solution: D

Lomas Rishi Cave is carved into the hard monolithic granite rock face of Barabar hills, flanked to its left by the smaller Sudama cave.

This rock-cut cave was carved out as a sanctuary. It was built during the Ashokan period of the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BC, as part of the sacred architecture of the Ajivikas.

This cave has an arched facade that probably imitates contemporary wooden architecture.

The ornamentation on the “curved architrave” consists of carvings of elephants on their way to a stupa-like structure.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question With reference to the Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, a World heritage site, consider the following statements. It hosts both Hindu temples and a Buddhist Sanctuary. It was constructed by the Cholas. It represents architectural forms both from the north and south of India. 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. Pattadakal represents the high point of an eclectic art which, in the 7th and 8th centuries under the Chalukya dynasty, achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms from northern and southern India. An impressive series of nine Hindu temples, as well as a Jain sanctuary, can be seen there. Three very closely located sites in the State of Karnataka provide a remarkable concentration of religious monuments dating from the great dynasty of the Chalukya (c. 543-757). There are the two successive capital cities – Aihole (ancient Aryapura), Badami, and Pattadakal, the ‘City of the Crown Rubies’ (Pattada Kisuvolal). The latter was, moreover, for a brief time the third capital city of the Chalukya kingdom; at the time the Pallava occupied Badami (642-55). While Aihole is traditionally considered the ‘laboratory’ of Chalukya architecture, with such monuments as the Temple of Ladkhan (c. 450) which antedate the dynasty’s political successes during the reign of King Pulakeshin I, the city of Pattadakal illustrates the apogee of an eclectic art which, in the 7th and 8th centuries, achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms from the north and south of India. Incorrect Solution: A Only Statement 3 is correct. Pattadakal represents the high point of an eclectic art which, in the 7th and 8th centuries under the Chalukya dynasty, achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms from northern and southern India. An impressive series of nine Hindu temples, as well as a Jain sanctuary, can be seen there. Three very closely located sites in the State of Karnataka provide a remarkable concentration of religious monuments dating from the great dynasty of the Chalukya (c. 543-757). There are the two successive capital cities – Aihole (ancient Aryapura), Badami, and Pattadakal, the ‘City of the Crown Rubies’ (Pattada Kisuvolal). The latter was, moreover, for a brief time the third capital city of the Chalukya kingdom; at the time the Pallava occupied Badami (642-55). While Aihole is traditionally considered the ‘laboratory’ of Chalukya architecture, with such monuments as the Temple of Ladkhan (c. 450) which antedate the dynasty’s political successes during the reign of King Pulakeshin I, the city of Pattadakal illustrates the apogee of an eclectic art which, in the 7th and 8th centuries, achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms from the north and south of India.

#### 4. Question

With reference to the Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, a World heritage site, consider the following statements.

• It hosts both Hindu temples and a Buddhist Sanctuary.

• It was constructed by the Cholas.

• It represents architectural forms both from the north and south of India.

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.

Pattadakal represents the high point of an eclectic art which, in the 7th and 8th centuries under the Chalukya dynasty, achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms from northern and southern India. An impressive series of nine Hindu temples, as well as a Jain sanctuary, can be seen there.

Three very closely located sites in the State of Karnataka provide a remarkable concentration of religious monuments dating from the great dynasty of the Chalukya (c. 543-757). There are the two successive capital cities – Aihole (ancient Aryapura), Badami, and Pattadakal, the ‘City of the Crown Rubies’ (Pattada Kisuvolal).

The latter was, moreover, for a brief time the third capital city of the Chalukya kingdom; at the time the Pallava occupied Badami (642-55). While Aihole is traditionally considered the ‘laboratory’ of Chalukya architecture, with such monuments as the Temple of Ladkhan (c. 450) which antedate the dynasty’s political successes during the reign of King Pulakeshin I, the city of Pattadakal illustrates the apogee of an eclectic art which, in the 7th and 8th centuries, achieved a harmonious blend of architectural forms from the north and south of India.

Solution: A

Only Statement 3 is correct.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following pairs Traditional Sarees Regions associated with Potola Gujarat Jamdani Rajasthan Ilkal Karnataka Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? a) 1, 3 b) 1, 2 c) 1, 2, 3 d) None of the above Correct Solution: A Pair 1 is Correct. Potola sarees originate from Patan in Gujarat and are world-renowned for their double ikat weaving technique, vibrant colours, and geometric designs. These sarees are traditionally made using silk and are considered highly prestigious in Gujarati culture. Pair 2 is Incorrect. Jamdani sarees are not from Rajasthan but are traditional to West Bengal and Bangladesh. They are a fine muslin textile, handwoven with intricate motifs, typically floral or geometric, woven into the fabric during the weaving process, not embroidered. This tradition is part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity as recognized by UNESCO. Pair 3 is Correct. Ilkal sarees are woven in Ilkal town in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. They are known for their unique red borders (often with a traditional pattern called ‘kondi’), pallu designs, and use of cotton-silk blends, making them popular among women in North Karnataka and parts of Maharashtra. Incorrect Solution: A Pair 1 is Correct. Potola sarees originate from Patan in Gujarat and are world-renowned for their double ikat weaving technique, vibrant colours, and geometric designs. These sarees are traditionally made using silk and are considered highly prestigious in Gujarati culture. Pair 2 is Incorrect. Jamdani sarees are not from Rajasthan but are traditional to West Bengal and Bangladesh. They are a fine muslin textile, handwoven with intricate motifs, typically floral or geometric, woven into the fabric during the weaving process, not embroidered. This tradition is part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity as recognized by UNESCO. Pair 3 is Correct. Ilkal sarees are woven in Ilkal town in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. They are known for their unique red borders (often with a traditional pattern called ‘kondi’), pallu designs, and use of cotton-silk blends, making them popular among women in North Karnataka and parts of Maharashtra.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following pairs

Traditional Sarees Regions associated with

• Potola Gujarat

• Jamdani Rajasthan

• Ilkal Karnataka

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

• c) 1, 2, 3

• d) None of the above

Solution: A

Pair 1 is Correct. Potola sarees originate from Patan in Gujarat and are world-renowned for their double ikat weaving technique, vibrant colours, and geometric designs. These sarees are traditionally made using silk and are considered highly prestigious in Gujarati culture.

Pair 2 is Incorrect. Jamdani sarees are not from Rajasthan but are traditional to West Bengal and Bangladesh. They are a fine muslin textile, handwoven with intricate motifs, typically floral or geometric, woven into the fabric during the weaving process, not embroidered. This tradition is part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity as recognized by UNESCO.

Pair 3 is Correct. Ilkal sarees are woven in Ilkal town in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. They are known for their unique red borders (often with a traditional pattern called ‘kondi’), pallu designs, and use of cotton-silk blends, making them popular among women in North Karnataka and parts of Maharashtra.

Solution: A

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