Indian Art And Culture (Railway)

41. The embroidery art Shamilami is associated with which state? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 18.02.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Tamil Nadu
(2) Telangana
(3) Gujarat
(4) Manipur

Correct Answer: (4) Manipur

Solution:Shamilani embroidery is regional art of Manipur when Gujarat and Rajasthan have a mind boggling range in embroideries. Kantha of Bengal, zardosi of Delhi, kasuti of Karnataka, phulkari of Punjab, the gold thread embroidery and gota work of Rajasthan, the zari work of Hyderabad, the appliqué work and meta wire embroidery are some of the brilliant specimens of Indian embroidery.

42. Where did the 'handicrafts' of 'Blue Pottery' originate? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 18.02.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Madras
(2) Pokhran
(3) Pune
(4) Jaipur

Correct Answer: (4) Jaipur

Solution:Blue Pottery is widely recognised as a traditional craft of Jaipur.

• The name 'blue pottery' comes from the eyecatching blue dye used to color the pottery. The Persian Art of blue pottery came to Jaipur from Persia and Afghanistan via Mughal Courts.

43. The word 'sharia' is related to which religion? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 19.02.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Islam
(2) Christianity
(3) Sikhism
(4) Hinduism

Correct Answer: (1) Islam

Solution:The term sharia refers to a set of Islamic religious law that governs aspects of day to day life for Muslims in addition to religious rituals.

It includes not investing in alcoholand tobacco related businesses or collecting interest.

44. The famous Vishwanath Jyotirlinga temple is located in_________. [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 19.02.2019 Shift-II]

(1) Tamil Nadu
(2) Goa
(3) Uttar Pradesh
(4) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (3) Uttar Pradesh

Solution:The term sharia refers to a set of Islamic religious law that governs aspects of day to day life for Muslims in addition to religious rituals.

It includes not investing in alcohol and tobacco related businesses or collecting interest.

45. Which of the following is NOT a traditional dance of Rajasthan? [RRB-CBT for ALP & Technicians Exam, 22.01.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Ghoomar
(2) Kathputli
(3) Dumhal
(4) Gair

Correct Answer: (3) Dumhal

Solution:Among the options only Dumhal dance is not performed in Rajasthan.

• Dumhal is a dance performed in Jammu and Kashmir by the Watal tribe.

• Dumhal dance is performed only by the menfolk dancers of the Watal tribe.

• Ghoomar, Kathputli, Gair, and Kalbelia are the traditional dances of Rajasthan.

46. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is famous for playing which of the following instruments? [RRB-CBT for ALP & Technicians Exam, 08.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Tabla
(2) Flute
(3) Sarod
(4) Harmonium

Correct Answer: (3) Sarod

Solution:Amjad Ali Khan is an Indian classical sarod player born on 9th october, 1945, best known for his clear and fast ek hara taans.

47. Chhau is a popular folk dance of which region of India? [RRB-CBT for ALP & Technicians Exam, 08.02.2019 Shift-I]

(1) North
(2) West
(3) South
(4) East

Correct Answer: (4) East

Solution:Chhau is a folk dance of the Rarh region of Bengal. It may have been derived from sanskrit chaya (Shadow, image or mask).

48. Who is popularly known as "The Picasso of India"? [RRB-CBT for ALP & Technicians Exam, 21.01.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Kanu Desai
(2) Ramkinkar Baij
(3) Abanindranath Tagore
(4) M.F. Hussain

Correct Answer: (4) M.F. Hussain

Solution:Maqbool Fida Hussain, an Indian contemporary painter who has been popularly known as "The Picasso of India".

49. Which of the following dance forms belongs to the state of Jammu and Kashmir? [RRB-CBT for ALP & Technicians Exam, 21.01.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Karma
(2) Bidesia
(3) Swang
(4) Rouf

Correct Answer: (4) Rouf

Solution:Rouf dance is a traditional and rhythmic folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir.

50. Where is the famous temple of Angkor Wat located? [RRB-CBT for ALP & Technicians Exam, 21.01.2019 Shift-I]

(1) Vietnam
(2) Thailand
(3) Philippines
(4) Cambodia

Correct Answer: (4) Cambodia

Solution:Angkor wat is the most famous ancient temple site in cambodia with its 5 lotus like towers rising 65 meters into the sky, it is an a veinw spiring sight.