The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple? (2022)
1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.
2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.
3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.
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Which one of the following statements is correct? (2021)

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: (2018)
1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.
2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? (2016)
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
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With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs. (2014)
Famous works of sculpture - Site
A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below - Ajanta
A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on the rock - Mount Abu
"Arjuna's Penance"/"Descent of Ganga" sculpted on the surface of huge boulders - Mamallapuram
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was: (2014)

With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: (2013)
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: (2021)
1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of the Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
2. It is the only circular temple built in India.
3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the: (2012)

Building 'Kalyana Mandapam' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of (2019)

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? (2017)
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarkantak
3. Omkareshwar
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With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest? (2015)

With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to: (2014)

The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the (2018)

The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous for illustrated paintings at: (2017)

Kalamkari painting refers to: (2015)

Consider the following historical places: (2013)
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: (2018)
1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna.
2. Tyagaraja created several new ragas.
3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries.
4. Annamacharya Keertanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, Which of the following statements are correct? (2012)
1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period
2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music
3. Dhrupad alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.
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With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: (2017)
1. It is a song and dance performance.
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: (2014)
1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs: (2014)
1. Garba : Gujarat
2. Mohiniattam : Odisha
3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

In the context of the cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. (2013)
Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?

How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances? (2012)
1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam
2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'? (2014)

Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct? (2022)

"Yoga Vasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of: (2022)

With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to: (2021)

With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term Paramitas? (2020)

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: (2020)
1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.
2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of the Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.
3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered Mahayana Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: (2020)
Famous Place : Present State
1. Bhilsa : Madhya Pradesh
2. Dwarasamudra : Maharashtra
3. Girinagar : Gujarat
4. Sthanesvara : Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: (2020)
1. Parivrajaka : Renunciant and Wanderer
2. Shramana : Priest with a high status
3. Upasaka : Lay follower of Buddhism
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements: (2019)
1. Deification of the Buddha
2. Trading the path of Bodhisattvas
3. Image worship and rituals
Which of the above is/are the features/features of Mahayana Buddhism?

Consider the following pairs: (2018)
Tradition : State
1. Chapchar Kut festival : Mizoram
2. Khongjom Parba ballad : Manipur
3. Thang-Ta dance : Sikkim
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Which reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to (2018)

Which reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world? (2018)

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: (2017)
1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.
2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs: (2017)
Traditions : Communities
1. Chaliha Sahib Festival : Sindhis
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra : Gonds
3. Wari -Warkari : Santhals
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: (2016)
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of the Shunga dynasty? (2016)

Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? (2014, 2015)
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
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In Medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for (2014)

Every year, a month-long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes? (2014)

Chaitra, one of the national calendars based on the Saka Era, corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days? (2014)

With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: (2014)
Famous Shrine : Location
1. Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley
2. Lhotsava Lhakhang : Zanskar Valley
3. Alchi Temple Complex : Ladakh
Which of the above pairs given is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements: (2014)
1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
2. The Philosophy of PushtiMarg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their (2014)

Consider the following languages: (2014)
1. Gujarati
2. Kannada
3. Telugu
Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classical Language/Languages' by the Government?

Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy? (2014)

The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from: (2014)

Consider the following Bhakti Saints: (2013)
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?

With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school: (2013)
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of the soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two? (2013)

Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism? (2013)

Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? (2013)
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practise penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle, has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
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With reference to the history of Ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? (2012)
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of Vedas
3. Denial of the efficacy of rituals
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The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by: (2011)

Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called "Bhumisparsha mudra". It symbolises: (2012)

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: (2022)
1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishta Parvan
3. Avadanasataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts?

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: (2022)
Historical person : Known as
1. Aryadeva : Jaina scholar
2. Dignaga : Buddhist scholar
3. Nathamuni : Vaishnava scholar
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?