Indian Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following is the state of origin of the Odissi dance form? 

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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Odisha
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    Tamil Nadu
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    Kerala
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Answer : 2. "Odisha "

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During the reign of the Cholas, the land given for the maintenance of a school was known as _______.

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    Brahmadeya
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    Shalabhog
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    Vellanvagai
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    Devdan
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Answer : 2. "Shalabhog"

Q:

With which of the following states is the folk dance named 'Terah Taali' traditionally associated?

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    Rajasthan
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    Maharashtra
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    Assam
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    Telangana
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Answer : 1. "Rajasthan"
Explanation :

The folk dance named 'Terah Tali' is traditionally associated with Rajasthan.

1. Performed by women of the Kamad caste

2. It is done by tying 13 Manjeeras on different body parts.

3. Manjiras are played with rhythm

4. Padarla village of Pali district is the main centre of

5. This folk dance is performed in Baba Ramdev temple.

Q:

In which state of India is Konark dance festival celebrated?

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    Karnataka
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    Odisha
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    Jharkhand
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    Rajasthan
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Answer : 2. "Odisha "

Q:

Dekhni is a folk dance associated with which Indian state?

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    Bihar
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    West Bengal
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    Goa
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    Assam
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Answer : 3. "Goa"

Q:

The Kodava community of Coorg worships weapons during the ______ festival.

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    Madai
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    Kailpodh
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    Thaipusam
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    Bhagoriya
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Answer : 2. "Kailpodh"
Explanation :

1. The Kodava community of Coorg worships weapons during the Kailapodha festival.

2. This festival is celebrated in the first week of September,

3. It marks the end of hardships for the farming community.

4. It is a symbol of the togetherness and prosperity of the community.

Q:

In the context of Gupta administration, the term 'vithi' referred to a/an:

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    elephantry unit
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    administrative unit
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    personal guard of the king
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    soldier
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Answer : 2. "administrative unit"
Explanation :

1. In the context of the Gupta administration, the word 'this' means administrative unit.

2. Mention of rituals is found in the inscriptions of the Gupta period. For example, the Faridpur copper plate of 405 AD, mentions a Vithipati who worked together with 20 Mahattars of a subject.

Q:

Which of the following festivals is celebrated when the annual harvest takes place in Assam? 

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    Lohri
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    Pongal
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    Magh Bihu
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    Makaravilakku
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Answer : 3. "Magh Bihu "

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