Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
A. the mosque for the use of Royal Family | B. Akbar's private prayer chamber | C. the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions | D. the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs
Topic: Medieval India | Year: 2014 | Subject: History
What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)? 1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States. 2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown. 3. To regulate East India Company's trade with India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 and 2 only | B. 2 only | C. 1 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Modern India and Freedom Struggle | Year: 2014 | Subject: History
A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
A. martial arts in North-East India | B. musical tradition in North-West India | C. classical vocal music in South India | D. pietra dura tradition in Central India
Topic: Art and Culture | Year: 2014 | Subject: History
Consider the following statements: 1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only | B. 2 only | C. Both 1 and 2 | D. Neither 1 nor 2
Topic: Bhakti and Religious Movements | Year: 2014 | Subject: History
With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine - Location: 1. Tabo monastery and temple complex - Spiti Valley 2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako - Zanskar Valley 3. Alchi temple complex - Ladakh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 only | B. 2 and 3 only | C. 1 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Art and Culture | Year: 2014 | Subject: History
Consider the following pairs: 1. Garba - Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam - Odisha 3. Yakshagana - Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 only | B. 2 and 3 only | C. 1 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Art and Culture | Year: 2014 | Subject: History
With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu?
A. It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India | B. It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area | C. It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar | D. It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
Topic: Art and Culture | Year: 2014 | Subject: History
The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
A. revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco | B. nationalist organization operating from Singapore | C. militant organization with headquarters at Berlin | D. communist movement for India's freedom with headquarters at Tashkent
Topic: Modern India and Freedom Struggle | Year: 2014 | Subject: History
With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Famous work of sculpture - Site: 1. A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below - Ajanta 2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock - Mount Abu 3. "Arjuna's Penance"/"Descent of Ganga" sculpted on the surface of huge boulders - Mamallapuram Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only | B. 3 only | C. 1 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Art and Culture | Year: 2014 | Subject: History
Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?
A. 22nd March (or 21st March) | B. 15th May (or 16th May) | C. 31st March (or 30th March) | D. 21st April (or 20th April)
Topic: Art and Culture | Year: 2014 | Subject: History
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