Q25. 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 Vaishnavites of Assam. 3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments use

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. Dhrupa

Consider the following pairs: 1. Garba: Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam: Odisha 3. Yakshagana: Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances? 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatya

Consider the following pairs: | S.No. | Tradition | State | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1. | Chapchar Kut festival | Mizoram | | 2. | Khongjom Parba Ballad | Mani

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

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krish

Consider the following pairs: | | Tradition | State | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1. | Gatka, a traditional martial art | Kerala | | 2. | Madhubani, a traditional

Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance: 1. It is performed by Chakiar caste 2. It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the

In the context of the cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favorite of Indian artists from ancient t

Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO: 1. Shantiniketan 2. Rani-ki-Vav 3. Sacred Ensembles of the H

Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?

Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:

With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. Tathagata Select

With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository

Consider the following pairs: | Site | Well known for | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Besnagar | Shaivite cave shrine | | 2. Bhaja | Buddhist cave shrine | |

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs: | Literary work | Author | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Devichandragupta | Bilhana |