Indian Art And Culture (Railway)

11. The famous Borobudur Temple is dedicated to:- [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 06.01.2019 (Shift-II)]

(1) Shakti
(2) Vishnu
(3) Shiva
(4) Buddha

Correct Answer: (4) Buddha

Solution:Borobudur is a 9th century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Central Java, Indonesia. It is the world's largest Buddhist temple. Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty, the temple design follows Javanese Buddhist architecture.

12. World famous Charminar is located in________ . [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 06.01.2019 (Shift-III)]

(1) Bengaluru
(2) New Delhi
(3) Hyderabad
(4) Mumbai

Correct Answer: (3) Hyderabad

Solution:The Charminar constructed in 1591, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana. The fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, built the Charminar in 1591 after shifting his capital from Golkonda to the newly formed city of Hyderabad. It was constructed at the intersection of the historical trade route that connects the markets of Golkonda with the port city of Machilipatnam.

13. 'Sanchi Stupa' is located in__________? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 10.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Madhya Pradesh
(2) West Bengal
(3) Andhra Pradesh
(4) Gujarat

Correct Answer: (1) Madhya Pradesh

Solution:Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh. It is the oldest stone structure in India, commissioned in the third century BCE by Emperor Ashok.

14. Which is the famous folk dance of Himachal Pradesh? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 10.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Champian
(2) Alacamp
(3) Charba
(4) M and

Correct Answer: (3) Charba

Solution:Charba is the popular folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. The other popular dance forms of Himachal Pradesh are Nati. Kayang Mala, Nagas Kayang. Shuna Kayang etc.

15. Mand is Folk Dance style of which state? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 10.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Maharashtra
(2) Rajasthan
(3) Gujarat
(4) Punjab

Correct Answer: (2) Rajasthan

Solution:Mand or Maand is a style of singing in Rajasthan, used in folk songs. It is similar to the thumri and the ghazal. It is the Rajasthan's most so phisticated style of folk music and is most exclusive contribution to the classical music of India.

16. Where is the statue of God Gomteshwara located? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 10.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Srisailam
(2) Mount Abu
(3) Shravanbelagola
(4) Arasavalli

Correct Answer: (3) Shravanbelagola

Solution:Gommateshwara Statue is a 57-foot (17 m) high monolithic statue located on Vindyagiri at Shravanbelagola in Karnataka. The Gommatesh wara statue is dedicated to the Jain figure Bahubali. It was built around 983 A.D. The construction of the statue was commissioned by the Ganga dynasty minister and commander, Chavundaraya.

17. In cultural history of India, which is related to Nagar in North and Dravid in South? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 10.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Paintings
(2) Drama
(3) Music
(4) Temples

Correct Answer: (4) Temples

Solution:Three main style of temple architecture are the Nagara or the Northern style. the Dravida or the Southern style and the Vesara or Mixed style.

18. What is the meaning of Hindustani music style 'Khyal'? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 11.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Aesthetic
(2) Virility
(3) Conciseness
(4) Imagination

Correct Answer: (4) Imagination

Solution:Khayal is the modern genre of Hindustani classical music from the Indian subcontinent. Its name comes from an Arabic word meaning 'imagination'. It is thought to have developed out of Dhrupad introducing frequent taans and alankars in it. It appeared more recently than Dhrupad, is a more free and flexible form, and it provides greater scope for improvisation.

19. Which of the following pair is wrong matched? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 11.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Silambam - Tamilnadu
(2) Lathi - Karnataka
(3) Kalriyapattu - Kerala
(4) Gataka - Punjab

Correct Answer: (2) Lathi - Karnataka

Solution:Lathi khela is a traditional Indian martial art, a kind of stick fighting practised mainly in Bangladesh. A practitioner is known as a lathial.

20. Raja Ravi Verma is related to________state. [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 11.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Telengana
(2) Kerala
(3) Tamilnadu
(4) Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: (2) Kerala

Solution:Raja Ravi Verma was a celebrated Indian Malayalı painter and artist. Raja Ravi Varma was born in the erst while princely state of Travancore (present-Kerala). The title Raja was conferred as a personal title by the Viceroy and Governor General of India.