Insights Static Quiz -186, 2018
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INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Aihole inscription, is known as the Cradle of Indian architecture, was issued under the reign of
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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.
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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.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following is/are correct about Indo-Sarcenic architecture?
- It was a hybrid architectural style.
- Medieval buildings in India with their domes and Chhatris inspired it.
- The Gateway of India was built in this style.
Select the correct answer using the codes below
Correct
Solution: d)
- Towards the beginning of the twentieth century a new hybrid architectural style developed which combined the Indian with the European.
- This was called Indo-Saracenic. “Indo” was shorthand for Hindu and “Saracen” was a term Europeans used to designate Muslim.
- The inspiration for this style was medieval buildings in India with their domes, chhatris, jalis, and arches.
- The Gateway of India, is the most famous example of this style. The industrialist Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel in a similar style.
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Solution: d)
- Towards the beginning of the twentieth century a new hybrid architectural style developed which combined the Indian with the European.
- This was called Indo-Saracenic. “Indo” was shorthand for Hindu and “Saracen” was a term Europeans used to designate Muslim.
- The inspiration for this style was medieval buildings in India with their domes, chhatris, jalis, and arches.
- The Gateway of India, is the most famous example of this style. The industrialist Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel in a similar style.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following about Kalighat paintings which originated in Bengal.
- The school produced paintings that were irreproducible by lithography.
- The school restricted itself to the depiction of natural, nationalistic and secular themes.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
- The paintings over a period of time developed as a distinct school of Indian painting. An important achievement of the Kalighat artistes was that they made simple paintings and drawings, which could easily be reproduced by lithography.
- From the depiction of Hindu gods, goddesses, and other mythological characters, the Kalighat paintings developed to reflect a variety of themes.
- The artists also chose to portray secular themes and personalities and in the process played a role in the Independence movement. They painted heroic characters like Tipu Sultan and Rani Lakshmibai.
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Solution: d)
- The paintings over a period of time developed as a distinct school of Indian painting. An important achievement of the Kalighat artistes was that they made simple paintings and drawings, which could easily be reproduced by lithography.
- From the depiction of Hindu gods, goddesses, and other mythological characters, the Kalighat paintings developed to reflect a variety of themes.
- The artists also chose to portray secular themes and personalities and in the process played a role in the Independence movement. They painted heroic characters like Tipu Sultan and Rani Lakshmibai.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following matches of festivals with the place they are associated with.
- Sammakka Saralamma Jatara: Tamil Nadu
- Jal Mahotsav: Madhya Pradesh
- Kathakar oral storytelling: Maharashtra
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Correct
Solution: b)
- Statement 1: Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara held by forest dwelling Koya tribe of Telangana and surrounding States, is the biggest Tribal festival in Asia which is attended by one crore people on an average.
- The event is held bi-annually to honour the twin goddesses Sammakka and her daughter Sarakka
- Statement 2: India’s biggest water carnival through ‘Jal Mahotsav’ is organised every year in Hanuwantiya Island in Madhya Pradesh.
- The festival, held between October and January, is a celebration of Madhya Pradesh’s natural beauty and its culture.
- It is also a place to try out a variety of adventure sports like parasailing, paramotoring, water zorbing, and many others.
- Statement 3: Kathakar (Kerala) is the only oral storytelling festival in India and is a part of Ghummakkad Narain- the Travelling Literature Festival which was started under the aegis of UNESCO in 2010.
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Solution: b)
- Statement 1: Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara held by forest dwelling Koya tribe of Telangana and surrounding States, is the biggest Tribal festival in Asia which is attended by one crore people on an average.
- The event is held bi-annually to honour the twin goddesses Sammakka and her daughter Sarakka
- Statement 2: India’s biggest water carnival through ‘Jal Mahotsav’ is organised every year in Hanuwantiya Island in Madhya Pradesh.
- The festival, held between October and January, is a celebration of Madhya Pradesh’s natural beauty and its culture.
- It is also a place to try out a variety of adventure sports like parasailing, paramotoring, water zorbing, and many others.
- Statement 3: Kathakar (Kerala) is the only oral storytelling festival in India and is a part of Ghummakkad Narain- the Travelling Literature Festival which was started under the aegis of UNESCO in 2010.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Sattriya is a classical dance form of India. What does the “Sattras” mean in its context?
Correct
Solution: c)
- The Sattriya dance form was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for propagation of the Vaishnava faith.
- The dance form evolved and expanded as a distinctive style of dance later on. This neo-Vaishnava treasure of Assamese dance and drama has been, for centuries, nurtured and preserved with great commitment by the Sattras i.e. Vaishnava maths or monasteries. Because of its religious character and association with the Sattras, this dance style has been aptly named Sattriya.
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Solution: c)
- The Sattriya dance form was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for propagation of the Vaishnava faith.
- The dance form evolved and expanded as a distinctive style of dance later on. This neo-Vaishnava treasure of Assamese dance and drama has been, for centuries, nurtured and preserved with great commitment by the Sattras i.e. Vaishnava maths or monasteries. Because of its religious character and association with the Sattras, this dance style has been aptly named Sattriya.