UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 8 April 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture :8 April 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 the importance of Kanchi in context of Ancient India. It was known as the religious capital of the Southern India. Ghatika at Kanchi was an ancient centre of learning attracting students from India and abroad. Kanchi hosts Kailasanathar which is one of the largest and most ornate ancient temples in the whole of India. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: c) Once a capital of the Pallava dynasty, Kanchipuram was also a noted centre of learning for Tamil and Sanskrit scholars. Dinganaga, a Buddhist writer came to study at Kanchi. It hosts many temples dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. Kanchi was also the home of the famous 6th century CE poet Bharavi who wrote the Kiratarjuniya and the famous 11th to 12th century CE Hindu philosopher Ramanuja. Still today an important religious centre, the site has over hundred temples and is also noted for its production of fine silk saris. Incorrect Solution: c) Once a capital of the Pallava dynasty, Kanchipuram was also a noted centre of learning for Tamil and Sanskrit scholars. Dinganaga, a Buddhist writer came to study at Kanchi. It hosts many temples dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. Kanchi was also the home of the famous 6th century CE poet Bharavi who wrote the Kiratarjuniya and the famous 11th to 12th century CE Hindu philosopher Ramanuja. Still today an important religious centre, the site has over hundred temples and is also noted for its production of fine silk saris.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the importance of Kanchi in context of Ancient India.

• It was known as the religious capital of the Southern India.

• Ghatika at Kanchi was an ancient centre of learning attracting students from India and abroad.

• Kanchi hosts Kailasanathar which is one of the largest and most ornate ancient temples in the whole of India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: c)

• Once a capital of the Pallava dynasty, Kanchipuram was also a noted centre of learning for Tamil and Sanskrit scholars. Dinganaga, a Buddhist writer came to study at Kanchi.

• It hosts many temples dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.

• Kanchi was also the home of the famous 6th century CE poet Bharavi who wrote the Kiratarjuniya and the famous 11th to 12th century CE Hindu philosopher Ramanuja.

• Still today an important religious centre, the site has over hundred temples and is also noted for its production of fine silk saris.

Solution: c)

• Once a capital of the Pallava dynasty, Kanchipuram was also a noted centre of learning for Tamil and Sanskrit scholars. Dinganaga, a Buddhist writer came to study at Kanchi.

• It hosts many temples dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.

• Kanchi was also the home of the famous 6th century CE poet Bharavi who wrote the Kiratarjuniya and the famous 11th to 12th century CE Hindu philosopher Ramanuja.

• Still today an important religious centre, the site has over hundred temples and is also noted for its production of fine silk saris.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The famous temples of Brihadeswara at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram were built during the reigns of the a) Chalukyas b) Pandyas c) Pallavas d) Cholas Correct Solution: d) The tradition of building temples and embellishing them with carvings and paintings continued during the reign of the Chola kings who ruled over the region from the ninth to the thirteenth century. But it was in the eleventh century, when the Cholas reached their zenith of power, that masterpieces of Chola art and architecture began to appear. The temples of Brihadeswara at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram were built during the reigns of Rajaraja Chola and his son, Rajendra Chola. Incorrect Solution: d) The tradition of building temples and embellishing them with carvings and paintings continued during the reign of the Chola kings who ruled over the region from the ninth to the thirteenth century. But it was in the eleventh century, when the Cholas reached their zenith of power, that masterpieces of Chola art and architecture began to appear. The temples of Brihadeswara at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram were built during the reigns of Rajaraja Chola and his son, Rajendra Chola.

#### 2. Question

The famous temples of Brihadeswara at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram were built during the reigns of the

• a) Chalukyas

• b) Pandyas

• c) Pallavas

Solution: d)

The tradition of building temples and embellishing them with carvings and paintings continued during the reign of the Chola kings who ruled over the region from the ninth to the thirteenth century.

But it was in the eleventh century, when the Cholas reached their zenith of power, that masterpieces of Chola art and architecture began to appear.

The temples of Brihadeswara at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram were built during the reigns of Rajaraja Chola and his son, Rajendra Chola.

Solution: d)

The tradition of building temples and embellishing them with carvings and paintings continued during the reign of the Chola kings who ruled over the region from the ninth to the thirteenth century.

But it was in the eleventh century, when the Cholas reached their zenith of power, that masterpieces of Chola art and architecture began to appear.

The temples of Brihadeswara at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram were built during the reigns of Rajaraja Chola and his son, Rajendra Chola.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following places and the features associated with them. Khajuraho A. Chaitya Hall Sanchi B. Dashavatara Temple Karla caves C. Kandariya Temple Deogarh D. The Stupa Select the correct answer code: a) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A b) 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A c) 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B d) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B Correct Solution: d) The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, one of the best examples of temples preserved from the medieval period in India, is the largest of the western group of temples in the Khajuraho complex which was built by the Chandela rulers. The group at Karla is one of the older and smaller of the many rock-cut Buddhist sites in Maharashtra, but is one of the best-known because of the famous “Grand Chaitya” (Cave 8), which is the largest and most completely preserved” chaitya hall of the period. The Dashavatara Temple is an early 6th century Vishnu Hindu temple located at Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh. The Dashavatara temple is one of the earliest Hindu stone temples still surviving today. Vishnu Temple shows the ornate beauty seen in Gupta style architecture. Incorrect Solution: d) The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, one of the best examples of temples preserved from the medieval period in India, is the largest of the western group of temples in the Khajuraho complex which was built by the Chandela rulers. The group at Karla is one of the older and smaller of the many rock-cut Buddhist sites in Maharashtra, but is one of the best-known because of the famous “Grand Chaitya” (Cave 8), which is the largest and most completely preserved” chaitya hall of the period. The Dashavatara Temple is an early 6th century Vishnu Hindu temple located at Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh. The Dashavatara temple is one of the earliest Hindu stone temples still surviving today. Vishnu Temple shows the ornate beauty seen in Gupta style architecture.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following places and the features associated with them.

• Khajuraho A. Chaitya Hall

• Sanchi B. Dashavatara Temple

• Karla caves C. Kandariya Temple

• Deogarh D. The Stupa

Select the correct answer code:

• a) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A

• b) 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A

• c) 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B

• d) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

Solution: d)

The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, one of the best examples of temples preserved from the medieval period in India, is the largest of the western group of temples in the Khajuraho complex which was built by the Chandela rulers.

The group at Karla is one of the older and smaller of the many rock-cut Buddhist sites in Maharashtra, but is one of the best-known because of the famous “Grand Chaitya” (Cave 8), which is the largest and most completely preserved” chaitya hall of the period.

The Dashavatara Temple is an early 6th century Vishnu Hindu temple located at Deogarh, Uttar Pradesh. The Dashavatara temple is one of the earliest Hindu stone temples still surviving today. Vishnu Temple shows the ornate beauty seen in Gupta style architecture.

Solution: d)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements with reference to Jaina sects. The Svetambara tradition of Jainism trace their lineage through Sthulabhadra. As per the Digambara sect of Jainism, Bhadrabahu was the last Shruta Kevalin. 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) Sthulabhadra was the founder of Svetambara Jain order during a 12-year famine in Maurya empire in third or fourth-century BC. According to the Digambara sect of Jainism, there were five Shruta Kevalins in Jainism – Govarddhana Mahamuni, Vishnu, Nandimitra, Aparajita and Bhadrabahu. Shrutakevalin is a term used in Jainism for those ascetics who have complete knowledge of Jain Agama (texts). Incorrect Solution: c) Sthulabhadra was the founder of Svetambara Jain order during a 12-year famine in Maurya empire in third or fourth-century BC. According to the Digambara sect of Jainism, there were five Shruta Kevalins in Jainism – Govarddhana Mahamuni, Vishnu, Nandimitra, Aparajita and Bhadrabahu. Shrutakevalin is a term used in Jainism for those ascetics who have complete knowledge of Jain Agama (texts).

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements with reference to Jaina sects.

• The Svetambara tradition of Jainism trace their lineage through Sthulabhadra.

• As per the Digambara sect of Jainism, Bhadrabahu was the last Shruta Kevalin.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: c)

Sthulabhadra was the founder of Svetambara Jain order during a 12-year famine in Maurya empire in third or fourth-century BC.

According to the Digambara sect of Jainism, there were five Shruta Kevalins in Jainism – Govarddhana Mahamuni, Vishnu, Nandimitra, Aparajita and Bhadrabahu.

Shrutakevalin is a term used in Jainism for those ascetics who have complete knowledge of Jain Agama (texts).

Solution: c)

Sthulabhadra was the founder of Svetambara Jain order during a 12-year famine in Maurya empire in third or fourth-century BC.

According to the Digambara sect of Jainism, there were five Shruta Kevalins in Jainism – Govarddhana Mahamuni, Vishnu, Nandimitra, Aparajita and Bhadrabahu.

Shrutakevalin is a term used in Jainism for those ascetics who have complete knowledge of Jain Agama (texts).

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Vaisheshika School. It believes in the physicality of the Universe. They argue for scientific thinking and do not believe in god. They believe that all material objects are made of atoms. 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. The Vaisheshika school believes in the physicality of the Universe and is considered to be the realistic and objective philosophy that governs the universe. The Kanada is often considered the founder of this school. They argue that everything in the universe was created by the five main elements: fire, air, water, earth and ether (sky). As this school has a very scientific approach, they also developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms. On the subject of god, even though they argue for scientific thinking, they believe in god and consider him the guiding principal. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Vaisheshika school believes in the physicality of the Universe and is considered to be the realistic and objective philosophy that governs the universe. The Kanada is often considered the founder of this school. They argue that everything in the universe was created by the five main elements: fire, air, water, earth and ether (sky). As this school has a very scientific approach, they also developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms. On the subject of god, even though they argue for scientific thinking, they believe in god and consider him the guiding principal.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Vaisheshika School.

• It believes in the physicality of the Universe.

• They argue for scientific thinking and do not believe in god.

• They believe that all material objects are made of atoms.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The Vaisheshika school believes in the physicality of the Universe and is considered to be the realistic and objective philosophy that governs the universe. The Kanada is often considered the founder of this school. They argue that everything in the universe was created by the five main elements: fire, air, water, earth and ether (sky).

As this school has a very scientific approach, they also developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.

On the subject of god, even though they argue for scientific thinking, they believe in god and consider him the guiding principal.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

As this school has a very scientific approach, they also developed the atomic theory, i.e. all material objects are made of atoms.

On the subject of god, even though they argue for scientific thinking, they believe in god and consider him the guiding principal.

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