Indian Culture Quiz 4 (20 MCQs)

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1. Vimana is a term for the tower above the Garbhagriha or Sanctum sanctorum in a Hindu temple in Dravidian style.

Correct Answer: C) Nataraja.

2. Western classical elements cannot be seen in the Gandhara School of Art as reflected in the Buddha's

Correct Answer: C) Usina, urna and elongated ears.

3. Who was Beeshmaka?

Correct Answer: A) Krishna's father-in-law.

4. Cheraw, the Bamboo Dance, is associated with which of the following Indian States?

Correct Answer: C) Mizoram.

5. Virata was one of the Maharathis in the Pandava army: who was the other?

Correct Answer: B) Drupada.

6. Where did the Sikh religion originate?

Correct Answer: B) Punjab.

7. How many monuments are there in India?

Correct Answer: D) 116.

8. Five astro labs were constructed in the different five cities by

Correct Answer: B) Sawai Jai Singh.

9. The kingdom of Sikhs was divided into

Correct Answer: C) 3 provinces.

10. A belief that animals and natural forces have spirits

Correct Answer: C) Animism.

11. Christianity was first introduced in India at

Correct Answer: B) Malabar Coast.

12. The hymns of which God are dedicated in the Ninth Book of Rigveda?

Correct Answer: D) Soma.

13. What religion originated in India?

Correct Answer: B) Hinduism.

14. Which God is worshiped in Chhath Parva?

Correct Answer: A) Sun.

15. What is the tabla?

Correct Answer: D) A percussion instrument.

16. Among the five monolithic rathas of Pallavas at Mahabalipuram, the largest is .....?

Correct Answer: A) Dharmaraja.

17. Who is the wife of Ravana?

Correct Answer: B) Mandodari.

18. Who among the following is a famous 'flute' player?

Correct Answer: D) Hariprasad Chaurasia.

19. Medhatithi was the commentator of which of the following smritis?

Correct Answer: A) Manu Smriti.

20. Mention of which of the rivers in the Rigveda suggests that Afghanistan formed a part of the vedic geography?

Correct Answer: B) Kubha and Kramu.