“19126, 8:26 PM Indian Cuture MCQs - GkTeday QS KTODAY Hello Guest ! Register or Login | Wz0.00 GK, CumentAfats & General Studies Indian Culture MCQs These questions are part of GKToday’'s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GkToday Android App 11. Which state of india is associated with the Folk Dance Teratali? A] Haryana B] Rajasthan Cc] Punjab D] Gujarat Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan] Notes: Tera Tali is a famous folk dance of Rajasthan. It is Performed by the ‘Kamar’ tribe. The women folk sit on the ground while performing the Tera Tali 12. ‘Me-Dam-Me-Phi’ festival is a festival of which the communities in North Eastern India? tps Awww. gktoday.niquizbaselindian-cuure-genoral-studlas-megs?pageno=2 sno719126, 8:26 PM Indian Culture MCOs - GkTeday {A] Tai-Ahom [B] Deori Tribe [c] Garo [D] Khasi Correct Answer: A [Tai-Ahom] Notes: ‘Me-DamMe-Phi’ festival of the Tai Ahom community of Assam.The Tai-Ahoms extend offerings to their departed ancestors and offer sacrifices to Gods in traditional manner. 13. Which period is regarded as the Golden age of Telugu literature? [A] Satavahana rule [B] Eastern Chalukyan rule [c] vijayanagara rule [D] Kakatiya rule Correct Answer: C [Vijayanagara rule] Notes: The period of Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1565) is regarded as the Golden age of Telugu literature. 14. With respect to Indian culture, what is ‘Ghode Modni’? [A] festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh [B] tribe of Andaman & Nicobar islands tps Awww. gktoday.niquizbaselindian-cuure-genoral-studlas-megs?pageno=2 20719126, 8:26 PM Indian Culture MCOs - GKToday [c] dance form in Goa [D] style of Painting Correct Answer: C [dance form in Goa] Notes: Ghode Modni (‘Ghode’ means ‘horse’ and ‘Modni’ means ‘gyrations and dance-like movements’) is literally a dance involving horse-like movements. It is a warriordance, which commemorates the victory of the Ranes, the Maratha rulers over the Portuguese.The dance is a famous folk dance from of the Goa state. 15. The terms “Shachi” and “Shruti” that were in news recently are: [A] the names of the twin sisters that were separated with the help of first venous bypass surgery performed in india [B] newly discovered archaeological sites in southern india [C] India’s first private sector-made warships [D] two new contraceptives introduced by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare under the Mission Parivar Vikas Correct Answer: C [India’s first private sector- made warships] tps Awww. gktoday.niquizbasetindian-culwre-genoral-etudlas-megs?pageno=2 3it0719126, 8:26 PM Indian Culture MCOs - GKToday Notes: Recently, Reliance Defence and Engineering Limited (RDEL)- a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure launched first two offshore naval petrol vessels (NOPVs) at their shipyard in Pipavav in Gujarat. The two NOPVs ~ ‘Shachi’ and ‘Shruti’ ~ are among five ships being constructed by RDEL under the P-21 project of the Indian Navy. These are the first set of warships that have been manufactured by the private defence sector for the Indian Navy. The new ships will help the Indian Navy in its surveillance activities across India's vast Exclusive Economic Zone. The ships, Shachi and Shruti will also perform tasks such as fleet support operations, maritime security of offshore assets, anti-piracy patrols, coastal security operations, and protection of shipping lanes. These ships are armed with 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount system along with two 30mm AK- 630M guns. These are meant to provide medium and short range offensive and defence capabilities to the Indian Navy. The ship's operations are controlled by an Intelligent Integrated Platform Management System. This has interfaces for all operational activities onboard the ship. 16. The Kuthiyottam ritual, which was recently making news, is usually performed every year during which of the following festivals? [A] Pongala {B] Onam [C] Nabakalebar [D] Mahamaham Correct Answer: A [Pongala] Notes: Kuthiyottam ritual is usually performed during the Pongala festival at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The Pongala festival is celebrated at some Hindu temples in tps Awww. gktoday.niquizbaselindian-cuwre-genoral-etudlas-megs?pageno=2 40“2 8:26 PM Indian Culture MCOs - GKToday Kerala dedicated to Bhadrakali or Durga, a warrior goddess. The Kuthiyottam ritual is a youth dance and sometimes includes a mock blood sacrifice. The ritual is performed by young boys who are made to undergo penance. 17. Milindapanho is in the form of a dialogue between the King Menander and which of the following Buddhist monks? [A] Nagasena [B] Nagarjuna [c] Nagabhatta [D] Kumarilabhatta Correct Answer: A [Nagasena] Notes: Milinda Panha is in the form of a dialogue between the Greek King Milinda and the Buddhist monk Nagasena. It purports to record a dialogue between the Buddhist sage Nagasena, and the Indo-Greek king Menander | of Bactria, who reigned from Sagala. The Milinda Pafha is regarded as canonical in Burmese Buddhism, included as part of the book of Khuddaka Nikaya. 18. In which of the following Upnishads is the practice of pranayama mentioned ? [A] Brihadaranyaka Upanishad [B] Shvetashvatara upanishad [C] Brahmasutra upanishad [D] Chandogya Upanishad Correct Answer: A [Brihadaranyaka Upanishad] Notes: The practice of pranayama (consciously regulating breath) is mentioned in hymn 1.5.23 of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (c. ~ 900 BCE). 19. As per Dasnami philosophy, how does a swami represent himself? tps Awww. gktoday.niquizbaselindian-cuure-genoral-studlas-megs?pageno=2 si0719126, 8:26 PM Indian Culture MCOs - GkTeday [A] through a harmony with the infinite vastness of nature Discover related topics History Mcq for Ups > Geography Mock Test for Upsc > Online Test Preparation > General Knowledge Mcqs > Medieval History Mcq for Upsc > [B] through the attainment of supreme bliss through some divine quality or state [c] Both of the above [D] None of the above Correct Answer: C [Both of the above] Notes: In the Dasnami philosophy, a swami's name has two meanings. The name represents the attainment of supreme bliss through a divine quality or state, such as love, wisdom, service, or yoga. The name also represents harmony with the infinite vastness of nature, which is expressed in one of the ten names. These names include Giri (mountain), Puri (tract), Bharati (land), and Vana (forest). 20. Kolattam and Chholiya are the dance forms of which of the two States? [A] Kerala and Karnataka [B] Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh tps Awww. gktoday.niquizbaselindian-cuure-genoral-studlas-megs?pageno=2 eit0719126, 8:26 PM Indian Culture MCOs - GkTeday [C] Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh [D] Karnataka and Bihar Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh] Notes: Kolattam is an art form of Andhra Pradesh played with sticks. It is a rural dance, a combination of rhythmic movements, songs and music usually performed during village festivals. Chholiya is a dance form practised in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is basically a sword dance accompanying a marriage procession but now it is performed on many occasions. 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