719/26, 8:20 M QGKTODAY Indian Culture MCQs- GKToday GK, CumentAfats & General Studies Indian Culture MCQs These questions are part of & y's 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GkToday Android App 1. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Lingayatism? A] It was founded by the 12th-century philosopher and statesman Basava B] It is a distinct Shaivite religious tradition in India [c] Lingayat thinkers rejected the custodial hold of Brahmins over the Vedas and the shastras D] Contemporary Lingayatism is influential in North India, especially in the state of Jammu & Kashmir tps Awww. gktoday.n/quizbaselindian-culwo-gonora-studes-meqs?pageno=1 Hello Guest ! Register or Login | ‘z0.00 sno1719/24, 8:20 M Indian Culture MCOs - GkTeday Correct Answer: D [Contemporary Lingayatism is influential in North India, especially in the state of Jammu & Kashmir] Notes: Fourth statement is incorrect because Contemporary Lingayatism is influential in South India, especially in the state of Karnataka 2 One of the incarnations of Vishnu is represented in art as raising the Earth from the Ocean. Identify Him from the given options: [A] Kumara [B] Varaha [c] Matsya [D] Nrisingha Correct Answer: B [Varaha] Notes: Varaha Avatar, the third incarnation among the 10 Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu, is in the form of a Boar. In his third incarnation, Lord Vishnu as Varaha saved the earth from demon Hiranyaksha, thus saving the mankind 3. Which among the following Hindu Painters was sent by Jahangir to portrait Shah Abbas-I of Persia ? tps Awww. gktoday.n/quizbaselindian-culwo-gonora-studes-meqs?pageno=1 201719/24, 8:20 M Indian Culture MCOs - GkTeday [A] Basawan [B] Bishan Das {c] Dasarath [D] Manohar Correct Answer: B [Bishan Das] Notes: Bishandas was a 17th-century portrait painter at the court of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, Jahangir praised him as “unrivalled in the art of portraiture”. Though little is known of Bishandas’ life, his name can indicate that he was a Hindu. In 1613 he was sent on a diplomatic mission to Persia, to paint the Shah's portrait. Here he was so successful that he remained until 1620, when he returned with the gift of an elephant. 4. Which among the following sects was founded by Saint Tukaram? [a] Pranami Sampraday [B] Varkari Sect [c] Rudra Sampradaya [D] sti Sampradaya Correct Answer: B [Varkari Sect] Notes: Varkari Sect is founded by saint Tukaram. It is a vasihnavite tradition. It is geographically associated with Maharashtra. 5. Who ‘among the following professed Suddhadvaita philosophy? [A] Swami Krishnananda [B] Ramanada [c] Vallabha Acharya [D] Guru Jambheshwar Correct Answer: C [Vallabha Acharya] tps Awww. gktoday.n/quizbaselindian-culwo-gonora-studes-meqs?pageno=1 3it0“12, 8:20 PM Indian Culture MCOs - GKToday Notes: Shuddadvaita philosophy is given _by Vallabhacharya (1479-1531 CE). It is the “purely non-dual” philosophy. Vallabhacharya is founding philosopher and guru of the Vallabha sampradaya, a Hindu Vaishnava tradition focused on the worship of Krishna, 6. Which among the following is NOT among the Panchabhutas as per ancient Indian philosophy? [a] Earth [B] Fire {c] water [D] space Correct Answer: D [Space] Notes: There are nine substances viz. prithvi (earth), ap (water), tejas (fire), vayu (air), akasha (ether), kala (time), dik (space), atman (self) and manas (mind). The first five are called bhutas (Panchabhutas) the substances having some specific qualities so that they could be perceived by one or the other external senses 7. “Pari-khanda’ is a martial art created by Rajputs. This art is most commonly practised in which state of India? [A] Rajasthan [B] Himachal Pradesh {c] Uttar Pradesh [D] Bihar Correct Answer: D [Bihar] Notes: "Pari-khanda’ is a fighting form created by Rajputs 9 and is still practised in many parts of Bihar. “Pari" means shield and "khanda" means sword. tps Awww. gktoday.n/quizbaselindian-culwo-gonora-studes-meqs?pageno=1 401719/24, 8:20 M Indian Culture MCAS -GKToday 8. 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 Discover related topics Art and Culture Upsc Mock Test > Indian Heritage Quiz Mock Test > Art and Culture Previous Year > Questions Upsc Prelims Indian Art and Culture Gk Pdf > Indian Art and Culture Questions > Unse [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] 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 tps www. gktoday.n/quizbaselindian-cultwo-genora-studes-meqs?pageno=1 si0“12, 8:20 PM Indian Culture MCOs - GKToday 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. 9. The Putul Nautch puppetry art belongs to which state of India? [a] West Bengal [B] Rajasthan [Cc] Himachal Pradesh [D] Punjab Correct Answer: A [West Bengal ] Notes: The traditional rod puppet form of West Bengal is known as Putul Nautch. They are carved from wood and follow the various artistic styles of a particular region 10. Who wrote the Novel ‘Pather Dabi‘in Bengali? [a] Saratchandra Chattopadhay [B] Kazi Nazrul Islam [Cc] Bankimchandra [D] Rabindranath Tagore Correct Answer: A [Saratchandra Chattopadhay] Notes: Saratchandra Chattopadhay wrote the Novel tps Awww. gktoday.n/quizbaselindian-culwo-gonora-studes-meqs?pageno=1 eit0“ra24, 820 PM Indian Culture MCAS -GKToday ‘Pather Dabi'in Bengal. It was banned by the British because it was a rebellious book which stirred anger in the hearts of Indian people for the British. 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