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2014
- Consider the following languages : 1. Gujarati 2. Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classical Language/Languages' by the Government ?
- Consider the following pairs:
- Consider the following statements: 1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal 2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya Which of the…
- Every year, a month long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant samplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are…
- The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
- Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
- With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:
- With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
- With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to
- With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama 2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of…
- With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:
2013
- Consider the following Bhakti Saints: 1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
- Consider the following historical places: 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?
- In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the…
- Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
- With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The cases at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The…
- With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school: 1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or…
2012
- How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dances? 1. Dancers occasionally peaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam 2. Dancing on the…
- The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the
- With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct? 1. Dhrupad originated and…
- With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? 1. Meditation and control of breath 2. Severe…
- With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct? 1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common…