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Indian art is mostly religion oriented.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

The Indian culture has greatly influenced _______________ aspects of life.

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  1. Social

  2. Economical

  3. Religious

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

In Taxila University, religious instruction was provided on an individualistic basis.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taxila University was a Buddhist center of learning in ancient India. It consisted of several monasteries and lacked large dormitories or lecture halls such that religious instruction was provided on an individualistic basis.

The buildings in the royal complex in Hampi had ________________.

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  1. Splendid Arches

  2. Domes

  3. Pillared Halls

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hampi is located in the Krishna-Tungabhadra basin, which formed the nucleus of the Vijayanagara Empire, founded in 1336. The magnificent ruins at Hampi reveal a well-fortified city. No mortar or cementing agent was used in the construction of these walls and the technique followed was to wedge them together by interlocking. The architecture of Hampi was distinctive. The buildings in the royal complex had splendid arches, domes and pillared halls with niches for holding sculptures. They also had well-planned orchards and pleasure gardens with sculptural motifs such as the lotus and corbels.

Who looks after our material heritage?

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  1. Indian Institutes of Technology

  2. Archaeological Survey of India

  3. Indian Institutes of Management

  4. Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The  Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organization for the archaeological researches and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. The organization has a large work force of trained archaeologists, conservators, epigraphist and scientists for conducting archaeological research projects.

Indians are good at looking after their heritage.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following is a famous place of pilgrimage for Jains?

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  1. Sanchi

  2. Sarnath

  3. Parasnath

  4. Nalanda

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Correct Option: C

Onam is the main festival of which state?

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  1. Karnataka

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following is the main festival of Assam?

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  1. Onam

  2. Bihu

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Durga Puja

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Correct Option: B

The famous book "Geet Govind" is written by

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  1. Jayadev

  2. Mahadevi Verma

  3. Jaishankar Prasad

  4. kalidas

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geet Govind was written by Jayadeva.