Cultural Activities (Part-VII)

21. Which script evolved as the script of Kannada and Telugu? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 3.03.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Kadamba
(b) Brahmi
(c) Sharda
(d) Granth

Correct Answer: (a) Kadamba

Solution:The Kadamba script is the first writing system devised specifically for writing Kannada and Telugu. It is a descendant of the Brahmi script. The Kadamba script is also known as the Pre-Old-Kannada script.

22. Name the type of folk songs of Sikkim which describe the natural beauty of the state. [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 3.03.2019 (Shift-l)]

(a) Dekni
(b) Mando
(c) Gha To Kito
(d) Khubak Eshei

Correct Answer: (c) Gha To Kito

Solution:Gha To Kito is a song-cum-dance of the Bhutia tribe in Sikkim. It depicts the riches of Sikkim, such as Mount Kanchenjunga, religious places, hills, lakes, caves, and minerals.

23. With reference to the Kangra School of Painting which of the following statements is correct? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 18.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) It was inspired by the Vaishnavite traditions
(b) It was developed during the reign of Samudragupta
(c) It uses strong colours with deep Red and Black
(d) Its theme is prosaic in nature

Correct Answer: (a) It was inspired by the Vaishnavite traditions

Solution:Kangra School of Painting was inspired by the Vaishnavite traditions. Kangra painting is one of the schools of Pahari paintings along with Guler, Basholi, Mandi, Chamba, and Bilaspur.

24. Bhand Pather theatre is a tradition primarily of which of the following States/UTs of India? [S.S.C. Online CPO S.I. (T-I) 23.11.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Kerala
(c) Dadra and Nagar Heveli
(d) Goa

Correct Answer: (a) Jammu and Kashmir

Solution:Bhand pather, folk theatre of Kashmir. The bhand pather is a popular form of folk theatre, and the word bhand stands for 'jester' while pather means 'drama'. It is exclusively associated with the community of bhands or folk theatre actors.

25. Sanjhi, the paper craft is said to have originated in which of the following places of India? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 18.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Mathura
(b) Indore
(c) Bhubaneswar
(d) Coimbatore

Correct Answer: (a) Mathura

Solution:The Sanjhi papercraft originated in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It depicts Radha Krishna.

26. Which of the following languages has been declared as 'Classical' by the Government of India? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 18.02.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Hindi
(b) Marathi
(c) Pali
(d) Oriya

Correct Answer: (d) Oriya

Solution:Odia language was declared as 'Classical' by the Government of India in the year 2014.

27. The Kani Shawl handicraft variety belongs to which of the following states of India? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 18.02.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: (c) Jammu and Kashmir

Solution:The Kani Shawl handicraft belongs to Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is mainly made in the Kaniham region in Jammu and Kashmir. It is famous from the time of the Mughals.