UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 5 February 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 5 February 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 Mewar school of painting. The Mewar school of miniature painting is known for vibrant colours, direct emotional appeal and intricate narratives. The court scenes portraying the king and his entourage can be witnessed in Mewar school of painting. Mewari miniature painters seldom signed their works. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: d) Incorrect Solution: d)

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Mewar school of painting.

• The Mewar school of miniature painting is known for vibrant colours, direct emotional appeal and intricate narratives.

• The court scenes portraying the king and his entourage can be witnessed in Mewar school of painting.

• Mewari miniature painters seldom signed their works.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: d)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. Dhokra art is mainly a ferrous metal casting art that uses the lost-wax casting technique. One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjodaro. The lost-wax casting technique has been in use for over 4,000 years in India, and is still practised by artisans in central and eastern India. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: c) Dhokra art is non-ferrous metal casting art that uses the lost-wax casting technique. This technique has been in use for over 4,000 years in India, and is still practised by artisans in central and eastern India. It is in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of its primitive simplicity, folk motifs and forceful form. One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjodaro. The lost wax technique for casting of copper-based alloys has also been found in China, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, Central America, and other places. Incorrect Solution: c) Dhokra art is non-ferrous metal casting art that uses the lost-wax casting technique. This technique has been in use for over 4,000 years in India, and is still practised by artisans in central and eastern India. It is in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of its primitive simplicity, folk motifs and forceful form. One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjodaro. The lost wax technique for casting of copper-based alloys has also been found in China, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, Central America, and other places.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• Dhokra art is mainly a ferrous metal casting art that uses the lost-wax casting technique.

• One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjodaro.

• The lost-wax casting technique has been in use for over 4,000 years in India, and is still practised by artisans in central and eastern India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: c)

• Dhokra art is non-ferrous metal casting art that uses the lost-wax casting technique. This technique has been in use for over 4,000 years in India, and is still practised by artisans in central and eastern India. It is in great demand in domestic and foreign markets because of its primitive simplicity, folk motifs and forceful form.

• One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjodaro.

• The lost wax technique for casting of copper-based alloys has also been found in China, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, Central America, and other places.

Solution: c)

• One of the earliest known lost wax artefacts is the dancing girl of Mohenjodaro.

• The lost wax technique for casting of copper-based alloys has also been found in China, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, Central America, and other places.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding Paryushan Parv. Paryushan Parv is a significant festival in Buddhism, celebrated all over India. It involves fasting, penance, meditation, and self-reflection, aiming for soul purification and vowing to avoid future transgressions. How many 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: b) Paryushan Parv is a significant festival in Jainism, observed by both Digambara and Shwetambar communities. Spiritual Significance: Paryushan Parv inspires individuals to cultivate virtuous qualities. It involves fasting, penance, meditation, and self-reflection, aiming for soul purification and vowing to avoid future transgressions. It’s a time for seeking righteousness and spiritual purity, ultimately aiming for salvation. Five Duties of Paryushan: These include Samvatsari (forgiveness and reconciliation), Keshlochan (introspection and self-improvement), Pratikraman (seeking forgiveness for past wrongdoings), Penance (commitment to spiritual growth), and self-criticism and apology for past mistakes. Incorrect Solution: b) Paryushan Parv is a significant festival in Jainism, observed by both Digambara and Shwetambar communities. Spiritual Significance: Paryushan Parv inspires individuals to cultivate virtuous qualities. It involves fasting, penance, meditation, and self-reflection, aiming for soul purification and vowing to avoid future transgressions. It’s a time for seeking righteousness and spiritual purity, ultimately aiming for salvation. Five Duties of Paryushan: These include Samvatsari (forgiveness and reconciliation), Keshlochan (introspection and self-improvement), Pratikraman (seeking forgiveness for past wrongdoings), Penance (commitment to spiritual growth), and self-criticism and apology for past mistakes.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Paryushan Parv.

• Paryushan Parv is a significant festival in Buddhism, celebrated all over India.

• It involves fasting, penance, meditation, and self-reflection, aiming for soul purification and vowing to avoid future transgressions.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

Paryushan Parv is a significant festival in Jainism, observed by both Digambara and Shwetambar communities.

Spiritual Significance: Paryushan Parv inspires individuals to cultivate virtuous qualities. It involves fasting, penance, meditation, and self-reflection, aiming for soul purification and vowing to avoid future transgressions. It’s a time for seeking righteousness and spiritual purity, ultimately aiming for salvation.

Five Duties of Paryushan: These include Samvatsari (forgiveness and reconciliation), Keshlochan (introspection and self-improvement), Pratikraman (seeking forgiveness for past wrongdoings), Penance (commitment to spiritual growth), and self-criticism and apology for past mistakes.

Solution: b)

Paryushan Parv is a significant festival in Jainism, observed by both Digambara and Shwetambar communities.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Adi Shankaracharya and Sri Ramanujacharya. Adi Shankaracharya was contemporary of Sri Ramanujacharya. While Adi Shankaracharya propounded Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Sri Ramanujacharya propounded Advaita Vedanta. Both argued that the ultimate reality if Brahman. 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. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 3 is correct.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Adi Shankaracharya and Sri Ramanujacharya.

• Adi Shankaracharya was contemporary of Sri Ramanujacharya.

• While Adi Shankaracharya propounded Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Sri Ramanujacharya propounded Advaita Vedanta.

• Both argued that the ultimate reality if Brahman.

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.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Nalanda. It likely began as a small vihara before the Common Era, and became a mahavihara by 5th century CE. Thousands of students and teachers engaged in the study of philosophy, religion, grammar and medicine. Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang had spent time in Nalanda, where he studied under Silabhadra. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: d) Nalanda mahavihara — one of the greatest centres of knowledge in the ancient world. What likely began as a small vihara (Buddhist monastery) before the Common Era, became a mahavihara (‘great’ monastery) by 5th century CE. At its peak, it housed thousands of students and teachers engaged in the study of subjects ranging from philosophy and religion, to logic, grammar and medicine. The history of Nalanda — from comprehensive descriptions of the mahavihara, to its origin story and the rules students had to follow — has primarily been written based on Buddhist manuscripts, and travelogues by Chinese and Tibetan pilgrims. Most quoted among the literary sources is the travelogue of 7th century Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang (also known as Hsuan Tsang or Mokshadeva), who travelled across India from 629–645 CE in search of Buddhist manuscripts and “correct” teachings. He spent roughly five years in Nalanda, where he studied under the mahavihara’s grand abbot, Silabhadra. Incorrect Solution: d) Nalanda mahavihara — one of the greatest centres of knowledge in the ancient world. What likely began as a small vihara (Buddhist monastery) before the Common Era, became a mahavihara (‘great’ monastery) by 5th century CE. At its peak, it housed thousands of students and teachers engaged in the study of subjects ranging from philosophy and religion, to logic, grammar and medicine. The history of Nalanda — from comprehensive descriptions of the mahavihara, to its origin story and the rules students had to follow — has primarily been written based on Buddhist manuscripts, and travelogues by Chinese and Tibetan pilgrims. Most quoted among the literary sources is the travelogue of 7th century Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang (also known as Hsuan Tsang or Mokshadeva), who travelled across India from 629–645 CE in search of Buddhist manuscripts and “correct” teachings. He spent roughly five years in Nalanda, where he studied under the mahavihara’s grand abbot, Silabhadra.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Nalanda.

• It likely began as a small vihara before the Common Era, and became a mahavihara by 5th century CE.

• Thousands of students and teachers engaged in the study of philosophy, religion, grammar and medicine.

• Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang had spent time in Nalanda, where he studied under Silabhadra.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: d)

Nalanda mahavihara — one of the greatest centres of knowledge in the ancient world.

What likely began as a small vihara (Buddhist monastery) before the Common Era, became a mahavihara (‘great’ monastery) by 5th century CE. At its peak, it housed thousands of students and teachers engaged in the study of subjects ranging from philosophy and religion, to logic, grammar and medicine.

The history of Nalanda — from comprehensive descriptions of the mahavihara, to its origin story and the rules students had to follow — has primarily been written based on Buddhist manuscripts, and travelogues by Chinese and Tibetan pilgrims.

Most quoted among the literary sources is the travelogue of 7th century Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang (also known as Hsuan Tsang or Mokshadeva), who travelled across India from 629–645 CE in search of Buddhist manuscripts and “correct” teachings. He spent roughly five years in Nalanda, where he studied under the mahavihara’s grand abbot, Silabhadra.

Solution: d)

Nalanda mahavihara — one of the greatest centres of knowledge in the ancient world.

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