UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 8 October 2024

UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 8 October 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 is true about the Bhaja Caves in terms of musical history? a) They contain the earliest depictions of the sitar in Indian art. b) They house the earliest known musical notations in India. c) The caves were used as a music school during the Gupta period. d) The carvings in these caves prove that tabla, a percussion instrument, was used in India for at least 2300 years. Correct Solution: d) Bhaja caves It is located near Pune They are believed to be excavated in 2ndcentury BC It belongs to the Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra These caves are notable for their indications of the awareness of wooden architecture The carvings prove that tabla – a percussion instrument – was used in India for at least 2300 years Incorrect Solution: d) Bhaja caves It is located near Pune They are believed to be excavated in 2ndcentury BC It belongs to the Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra These caves are notable for their indications of the awareness of wooden architecture The carvings prove that tabla – a percussion instrument – was used in India for at least 2300 years

#### 1. Question

Which of the following is true about the Bhaja Caves in terms of musical history?

• a) They contain the earliest depictions of the sitar in Indian art.

• b) They house the earliest known musical notations in India.

• c) The caves were used as a music school during the Gupta period.

• d) The carvings in these caves prove that tabla, a percussion instrument, was used in India for at least 2300 years.

Solution: d)

Bhaja caves

• It is located near Pune

• They are believed to be excavated in 2ndcentury BC

• It belongs to the Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra

• These caves are notable for their indications of the awareness of wooden architecture

• The carvings prove that tabla – a percussion instrument – was used in India for at least 2300 years

Solution: d)

Bhaja caves

• It is located near Pune

• They are believed to be excavated in 2ndcentury BC

• It belongs to the Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra

• These caves are notable for their indications of the awareness of wooden architecture

• The carvings prove that tabla – a percussion instrument – was used in India for at least 2300 years

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements: Malla-yuddha was codified during the Vedic period and is one of the oldest recorded fighting arts in India. The Indus Valley Civilization has no known evidence of martial techniques or combat arts. Indian martial arts are often linked to other traditional practices such as yoga and dance. 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. Malla-yuddha, codified during the Vedic period, is indeed one of the oldest recorded martial arts in India. Martial traditions in India are closely connected to yoga, dance, and other performing arts. However, evidence of martial techniques is found in Indus Valley artifacts such as seals depicting duels. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Malla-yuddha, codified during the Vedic period, is indeed one of the oldest recorded martial arts in India. Martial traditions in India are closely connected to yoga, dance, and other performing arts. However, evidence of martial techniques is found in Indus Valley artifacts such as seals depicting duels.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements:

• Malla-yuddha was codified during the Vedic period and is one of the oldest recorded fighting arts in India.

• The Indus Valley Civilization has no known evidence of martial techniques or combat arts.

• Indian martial arts are often linked to other traditional practices such as yoga and dance.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Malla-yuddha, codified during the Vedic period, is indeed one of the oldest recorded martial arts in India. Martial traditions in India are closely connected to yoga, dance, and other performing arts. However, evidence of martial techniques is found in Indus Valley artifacts such as seals depicting duels.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements about Thang Ta: Thang Ta is another name for Huyen Langlon, the Manipuri martial art. The martial art involves both armed and unarmed combat. Thang Ta is primarily a form of ceremonial dance and lacks any real combat application. Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 only Correct Solution: a) Thang Ta is a component of the larger martial tradition of Huyen Langlon, which involves both armed and unarmed combat. It is not limited to ceremonial purposes, as it includes practical combat techniques using weapons such as the sword and spear. Although it has a ritualistic aspect, the martial art retains its combat application. Incorrect Solution: a) Thang Ta is a component of the larger martial tradition of Huyen Langlon, which involves both armed and unarmed combat. It is not limited to ceremonial purposes, as it includes practical combat techniques using weapons such as the sword and spear. Although it has a ritualistic aspect, the martial art retains its combat application.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements about Thang Ta:

• Thang Ta is another name for Huyen Langlon, the Manipuri martial art.

• The martial art involves both armed and unarmed combat.

• Thang Ta is primarily a form of ceremonial dance and lacks any real combat application.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

Solution: a)

Thang Ta is a component of the larger martial tradition of Huyen Langlon, which involves both armed and unarmed combat. It is not limited to ceremonial purposes, as it includes practical combat techniques using weapons such as the sword and spear. Although it has a ritualistic aspect, the martial art retains its combat application.

Solution: a)

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Concerning Lathi Khela, consider the following statements: Lathi Khela is an unarmed martial art primarily practiced in South India. The practitioners of Lathi Khela are called “lathials.” Lathi Khela involves the use of bows and arrows in combat. Which of the above statements is correct? a) 1 only b) 3 only c) 2 only d) None of the above Correct Solution: c) Lathi Khela – West Bengal Lathi is an ancient armed martial art of India. It also refers to one of the world’s oldest weapons used in martial arts. Lathi or stick martial arts practised in Punjab and Bengal region of India Lathi still remains a popular sport in the Indian villages A practitioner is known as lathial Incorrect Solution: c) Lathi Khela – West Bengal Lathi is an ancient armed martial art of India. It also refers to one of the world’s oldest weapons used in martial arts. Lathi or stick martial arts practised in Punjab and Bengal region of India Lathi still remains a popular sport in the Indian villages A practitioner is known as lathial

#### 4. Question

Concerning Lathi Khela, consider the following statements:

• Lathi Khela is an unarmed martial art primarily practiced in South India.

• The practitioners of Lathi Khela are called “lathials.”

• Lathi Khela involves the use of bows and arrows in combat.

Which of the above statements is correct?

• d) None of the above

Solution: c)

Lathi Khela – West Bengal

• Lathi is an ancient armed martial art of India. It also refers to one of the world’s oldest weapons used in martial arts.

• Lathi or stick martial arts practised in Punjab and Bengal region of India

• Lathi still remains a popular sport in the Indian villages

• A practitioner is known as lathial

Solution: c)

Lathi Khela – West Bengal

• Lathi is an ancient armed martial art of India. It also refers to one of the world’s oldest weapons used in martial arts.

• Lathi or stick martial arts practised in Punjab and Bengal region of India

• Lathi still remains a popular sport in the Indian villages

• A practitioner is known as lathial

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements about Harappan pottery: Painted Grey Ware was exclusive to the Harappan Civilization. Burial Pottery was common in Harappan sites and indicates ritualistic practices. Harappan pottery was mostly undecorated and rough in texture. Which of the above statements is correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) Burial Pottery from the Harappan Civilization is evidence of ritualistic burial practices. While Painted Grey Ware existed during the Harappan period, it continued into the Vedic Age and was not exclusive to Harappa. Harappan pottery often exhibited detailed designs and decoration, not merely rough textures. Incorrect Solution: b) Burial Pottery from the Harappan Civilization is evidence of ritualistic burial practices. While Painted Grey Ware existed during the Harappan period, it continued into the Vedic Age and was not exclusive to Harappa. Harappan pottery often exhibited detailed designs and decoration, not merely rough textures.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements about Harappan pottery:

• Painted Grey Ware was exclusive to the Harappan Civilization.

• Burial Pottery was common in Harappan sites and indicates ritualistic practices.

• Harappan pottery was mostly undecorated and rough in texture.

Which of the above statements is correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: b)

Burial Pottery from the Harappan Civilization is evidence of ritualistic burial practices. While Painted Grey Ware existed during the Harappan period, it continued into the Vedic Age and was not exclusive to Harappa. Harappan pottery often exhibited detailed designs and decoration, not merely rough textures.

Solution: b)

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