Art & Culture UPSC PYQ 2021 — UPSC Practice Questions

Question 1

Consider the following statements :
1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.
2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.
3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 2 only

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2 and 3 only

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1,2 and3

Question 2

With reference to the Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Mitaoli (Morena), consider the following statements:
1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of the Kachchhapaghata dynasty.
2. It is the only circular temple built in India.
3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it inspired the Indian Parliament building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 4

Answer

1 and 2

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2 and 3 only

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Question 3

With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

Accepted Answer

playwrights

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Jain monks

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temple architects

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philosophers

Question 4

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.

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Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.

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Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.

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Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

Question 5

With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to

Accepted Answer

tribal languages

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dance forms of Northwest India

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musical instruments

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pre-historic cave paintings