Indian Art And Culture (Railway) Part-II

Total Questions: 50

21. In which city is Buland Darwaza located? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 27.01.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (2) Fatehpur Sikri
Solution:Fatehpur Sikri, a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, was established as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar.

Buland Darwaza or the loft gateway at Fatehpur Sikri was built by the great Mughal emperor, Akbar in 1601.

22. The heritage town of Orchha has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites. The town is located in which state? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 03.02.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (2) Madhya Pradesh
Solution:The architectural heritage of Orchha town in Madhya Pradesh depict peculiar style of the Bundela dynasty.

• It has been included in UNESCO's tentative list of world heritage.

• Orchha is situated on the banks of the Betwa River.

23. Which, of the following is the traditional theatre of Kerala where eight plays are performed in eight days? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 03.02.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (2) Krishnanattam
Solution:Krishnattam is a temple art in Kerala.

• The whole dance is performed as 8 parts conducted on 8 days.

• The eight plays include Avataram, Kaliyamardanam, Rasakrida, Kamsa vadham, Swayamvaram, Banayuddham, Vividavadham and Swargarohanam.

24. The famous Ajanta Caves, a world heritage site, ________ is located at which of the following places? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 03.02.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (3) Aurangabad
Solution:Ajanta is a series of rockcut caves in the Sahyadri ranges (Western Ghats) on Waghora River near Aurangabad in Maharashtra.

• The caves were developed in the period between 200 B.C. to 650 A.D.

• The caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.

25. What do paintings at Ajanta caves ilustrate? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 04.02.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (3) Jataka tales
Solution:Ajanta caves, is a world heritage site located in Maharashtra, India.

The paintings illustrate Buddha in different forms and postures.

The cave paintings of Ajanta depicts Jataka tales, stories from many lives of Buddha.

26. The Sikkimese are known for their amazing mask dance. What is this dance form called in Sikkim? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 04.02.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (3) Chaam
Solution:'Chaam' is the ritualistic masked dance of Sikkim.

It is one of the most colourful events organised by monasteries in Sikkim.

Chams often depict incidents from the life of Padmasamb hava, the 9th century Nyingmapa teacher, and other Buddhist saints.

27. Which of the following monuments belongs to UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites in India? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 04.02.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (2) Khajuraho
Solution:The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

They are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh known for their erotic sculptures.

28. __________was the only Indian dance form present in Michale Jackon's 1991 music video for the hit single 'Black or White'. [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 04.02.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (4) Odissi
Solution:Odissi was the only Indian dance form present in Michael Jackson's 1991 hit single Black or White.

•The Odissi dance steps were performed by Yamuna Sangarasivam.

•Black or White was one of Jackson's most controversial songs against racism.

29. 'Mrignayani ka Mahal' is situated in: [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 03.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (4) Gwalior
Solution:The Gujari Mahal palace was built for Queen Mrignayani.

• Gujari Mahal is located at the eastern gate of the fort called Gwalior Gate or Quila Gate.

• It is now an archaeological museum.

• The second oldest record of "zero" in the world was found in a small temple, which is lo- cated on the way to the top.

30. Kenduli Fair is celebrated in________. [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 03.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (3) West Bengal
Solution:The Kenduli Mela in Birbhum, West Bengal is held on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

• This occurs each year in mid January.