Indian Art And Culture (Railway)

Total Questions: 50

21. In temple architecture, what is gopuram. [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 11.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Dance porch
(2) Multipurpose hall
(3) Holy place of temple
(4) Gate of temple

Correct Answer: (4) Gate of temple

Solution:A Gopuram is a monumental entrance tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of a Hindu temple, in the Dravidian architecture. The gopuram's origins can be traced back to early structures of the Pallava kings, and relate to the central shikharatowers of North India.

22. Which of the following Area is famous for Mithila Painting? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 11.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Rajasthan
(2) Maharastra
(3) Bihar
(4) Gujrat

Correct Answer: (3) Bihar

Solution:Also known as Mithila painting, Madhubani pointing is a traditional Indian folk part made on canvas, cloth or cow dung washed hand paper. Natural dye and colors are used in creation of Madhubani art works with geometrical figures and vibrant colors being key element. It originated from Madhubani district of Mithila region of Bihar.

23. The words Nritta, Natya and Nritya are related to which of the following Indian arts? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Music
(2) Dance Art
(3) Puppet game
(4) Martial arts

Correct Answer: (2) Dance Art

Solution:Based on the mode of performance and usage, dance can be broadly classified under three main heads such as Nritta, Nritya and Natya. In the dance there is the combination of the movements of the body, of the hands, of the expression, of the face and the eyes together with a music accom paniment exalting the theme that the dance wants to describe.

24. To which religion do the caves of Sittanvasan belong? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 12.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Vaishnava
(2) Shaiva
(3) Bauddha
(4) Jain

Correct Answer: (4) Jain

Solution:Sittanavasal Cave is a 2nd century Jain complex of caves in Sittanavasal village in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu. Created by Jains, it is called the Arivar Koil, and is a rock cut cave temple of the Arihants. It contains remnants of notable frescoes from the 7th century. The murals have been painted with vegetable and mineral dyes in black, green, yellow, orange, blue, and white.

25. In which of the following states is the statue of the world famous Gomateshwara located? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Karnataka
(2) Gujarat
(3) Punjab
(4) West Bengal

Correct Answer: (1) Karnataka

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

26. Amaravati architecture was first patronized by which rulers? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 13.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Maurya Dynasty
(2) Satavahana dynasty
(3) Nanda Dynasty
(4) Vakataka dynasty

Correct Answer: (2) Satavahana dynasty

Solution:Amaravati sculpture flour. is hed in the Andhra region of southeastern India from about the 2nd century BC to the end of the 3rd century AD, during the rule of the Satavahana dynasty. The material used in Amravati stupas is a distinc tive white marble and Amaravati sculptures have a sense of movement and energy with profound and quiet naturalism in human, animal and floral forms. Prominent places where this style developed are Amravati, Nagarjunikonda, Goli, Ghantasala and Vengi.

27. Which of the following city is known for its world famous temple? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Chidambaram
(2) Thanjavur
(3) Tirupati
(4) Madurai

Correct Answer: (4) Madurai

Solution:Meenakshi Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva.

28. How many languages have got the status of cultural languages in India? [RRB RPF/RPSF SI Exam, 16.01.2019 Shift-II]

(1) 5
(2) 7
(3) 4
(4) 6

Correct Answer: (4) 6

Solution:The six languages included in the list of Classical Langu ages are: Tamil (since 2004) Sanskrit (since 2005) Telugu (since 2008) Kannada (Since 2008) Malayalam (since 2013) Odiya (since 2014).

29. The entrance gate of the South Indian temples is called__________ . [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Gopuram
(2) House
(2) House
(4) Smandapa

Correct Answer: (1) Gopuram

Solution:The most famous temples are built in the Dravidian style.

The gopuram or gopura is a monumental entrance tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of a Hindu temple in the Dravidian architecture.

30. The bronze statue of a dancer is found at which place? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Kalibanga
(2) Lothal
(3) Harappa
(4) Mohanjodaro

Correct Answer: (4) Mohanjodaro

Solution:Mohenjodaro is an ar chaeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan.

• The dancing girl of Mohanjodaro is often cited as the example of the excellence in Bronze technologies by people of Harappan civilization.

• Mohanjodaro was a famous archaeological site of harappan civilisation discovered by arheaologist R.D. Banerjee in 1922. Mohanjodaro (mound of dead) situated on the bank of Indus river.

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