UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 23 November 2024

UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 23 November 2024 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 the following statement about Saptak is correct? a) Emotions which are evoked through singing. b) The rhythmic groupings of beats. c) The seven swaras. d) A system of classification of the ragas in different groups. Correct Solution: c) The seven swaras together are called Saptak or Sargam. The emotions which are evoked through the singing and playing of instruments are called Rasas. The rhythmic grouping of beats are called Tala. A system of classification of the ragas in different groups are called Thaat. Incorrect Solution: c) The seven swaras together are called Saptak or Sargam. The emotions which are evoked through the singing and playing of instruments are called Rasas. The rhythmic grouping of beats are called Tala. A system of classification of the ragas in different groups are called Thaat.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following statement about Saptak is correct?

• a) Emotions which are evoked through singing.

• b) The rhythmic groupings of beats.

• c) The seven swaras.

• d) A system of classification of the ragas in different groups.

Solution: c)

• The seven swaras together are called Saptak or Sargam.

• The emotions which are evoked through the singing and playing of instruments are called Rasas.

• The rhythmic grouping of beats are called Tala.

• A system of classification of the ragas in different groups are called Thaat.

Solution: c)

• The seven swaras together are called Saptak or Sargam.

• The emotions which are evoked through the singing and playing of instruments are called Rasas.

• The rhythmic grouping of beats are called Tala.

• A system of classification of the ragas in different groups are called Thaat.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following: Temple at Deogarh near Jhansi Giant copper statue of Buddha originally found at Sultanganj Delhi Iron pillar Bagh caves paintings The above statements belong to which of the following dynasties of India? a) Paramara b) Guptas c) Peshwas d) Western Ganga Correct Solution: b) The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries. The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior. Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories. There was little influence of Gandhara style on Gupta art. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art. Incorrect Solution: b) The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries. The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior. Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories. There was little influence of Gandhara style on Gupta art. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following:

• Temple at Deogarh near Jhansi

• Giant copper statue of Buddha originally found at Sultanganj

• Delhi Iron pillar

• Bagh caves paintings

The above statements belong to which of the following dynasties of India?

• a) Paramara

• c) Peshwas

• d) Western Ganga

Solution: b)

• The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.

• The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior.

• Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.

• There was little influence of Gandhara style on Gupta art. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. The Buddha statue unearthed at Saranath was unique piece of Gupta art.

Solution: b)

• The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.

• The paintings of the Gupta period are seen at Bagh caves near Gwalior.

• Moreover, the mural paintings of Ajantha mostly illustrate the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Jataka stories.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Devanagari script. Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period. The Gandhara School of Art had the influence of Greek and Roman traditions. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Brahmi script. Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period. Stone was increasingly used in place of wood and brick. The Gandhara School of Art developed in the western frontiers of Punjab, near modern day Peshawar and Afghanistan. The Greek invaders brought with them the traditions of the Greek and Roman sculptors, which influenced the local traditions of the region. Thus, Gandhara School also came to be known as Greco-Indian School of Art. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Brahmi script. Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period. Stone was increasingly used in place of wood and brick. The Gandhara School of Art developed in the western frontiers of Punjab, near modern day Peshawar and Afghanistan. The Greek invaders brought with them the traditions of the Greek and Roman sculptors, which influenced the local traditions of the region. Thus, Gandhara School also came to be known as Greco-Indian School of Art.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Devanagari script.

• Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period.

• The Gandhara School of Art had the influence of Greek and Roman traditions.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Brahmi script.

Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period. Stone was increasingly used in place of wood and brick.

The Gandhara School of Art developed in the western frontiers of Punjab, near modern day Peshawar and Afghanistan. The Greek invaders brought with them the traditions of the Greek and Roman sculptors, which influenced the local traditions of the region.

Thus, Gandhara School also came to be known as Greco-Indian School of Art.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Udayagiri caves are famous for the Hathigumpha inscription which is carved out in Brahmi script.

Stupas became larger and more decorative in the post- Mauryan period. Stone was increasingly used in place of wood and brick.

Thus, Gandhara School also came to be known as Greco-Indian School of Art.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question According to experts, which of the following statements regarding Kalibangan is/are correct? Kalibangan in Rajasthan has given the evidence of the earliest ploughed agricultural field ever revealed through an excavation. It is also a site which has given an evidence of earliest archaeologically recorded Earthquake. Select the correct answer code: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: c) Kalibangan has given the evidence of the earliest (2800 BC) ploughed agricultural field ever revealed through an excavation as per Dr. B Lal. It is also a site which has given an evidence of earliest recorded “Earthquake” Incorrect Solution: c) Kalibangan has given the evidence of the earliest (2800 BC) ploughed agricultural field ever revealed through an excavation as per Dr. B Lal. It is also a site which has given an evidence of earliest recorded “Earthquake”

#### 4. Question

According to experts, which of the following statements regarding Kalibangan is/are correct?

• Kalibangan in Rajasthan has given the evidence of the earliest ploughed agricultural field ever revealed through an excavation.

• It is also a site which has given an evidence of earliest archaeologically recorded Earthquake.

Select the correct answer code:

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c)

Kalibangan has given the evidence of the earliest (2800 BC) ploughed agricultural field ever revealed through an excavation as per Dr. B Lal. It is also a site which has given an evidence of earliest recorded “Earthquake”

Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Aihole inscription, is known as the Cradle of Indian architecture, was issued under the reign of a) Chalukyas b) Pallavas c) Rashtrakutas d) Marathas Correct Solution: a) Aihole was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE. Many inscriptions found at Aihole, but the inscription which found at Meguti Temple popularly known as Aihole inscription, which has the significance in the history of India, witnessed for the many historical events of Chalukyas. The Aihole inscription issued by Pulakeshin II gives the details of his reign. Incorrect Solution: a) Aihole was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE. Many inscriptions found at Aihole, but the inscription which found at Meguti Temple popularly known as Aihole inscription, which has the significance in the history of India, witnessed for the many historical events of Chalukyas. The Aihole inscription issued by Pulakeshin II gives the details of his reign.

#### 5. Question

Aihole inscription, is known as the Cradle of Indian architecture, was issued under the reign of

• a) Chalukyas

• b) Pallavas

• c) Rashtrakutas

• d) Marathas

Solution: a)

• Aihole was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE.

• Many inscriptions found at Aihole, but the inscription which found at Meguti Temple popularly known as Aihole inscription, which has the significance in the history of India, witnessed for the many historical events of Chalukyas.

• The Aihole inscription issued by Pulakeshin II gives the details of his reign.

Solution: a)

• Aihole was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE.

• The Aihole inscription issued by Pulakeshin II gives the details of his reign.

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