Indian Art MCQ’s for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1

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1.Which among the following building built by Shah Jahan at Agra is similar in pattern of the Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow?

[A] Taj Mahal
[B] Agra fort
[C] Pearl Mosque
[D] Shah Jahani Mahal

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Answer 3
Explanation: Pearl Mosque also known as Moti Masjid. ©navclasses

2.Which among the following Kings built the Kailashnath Temple of Ellora ?

[A] Rashtrakuta king Krishna I
[B] Narasimhavarman II
[C] Rashtrakuta king Krishna II
[D] None of the above

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Answer 1
Explanation: Rashtrakuta king, krishna-1 had built the kailash temple of ellora. It is considered as the wonder of rock-out architecture. Kailasanath Temple is a famous temple, one of the 34 monasteries and temples, known collectively as the Ellora Caves, extending over more than 2 km, that were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff in the complex located at Ellora, Maharashtra, India. ©navclasses

3.Famous sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya settled in Delhi during the times of __:

[A] Akbar
[B] Jahangir
[C] Shahjahan
[D] Aurangjeb

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Answer 1
Explanation: Nizamuddin Auliya was a famous sufi saint. During rule of akbar, he had settled down in delhi. He was highly respected by the people. Beside his grave in Delhi, a big mosque has been built. ©navclasses

4.Santhara is a religious ritual related to ___?

[A] Jain
[B] Saiva
[C] Sakta
[D] Vaishnava

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Answer 1
Explanation: Santhara: is the Jain religious ritual of voluntary death by fasting. ©navclasses

5.Who among the following had written the Novel “Pather Panchali”, which was base of the film of same name by Satyajeet Ray?

[A] Bankimchandra Chatterjee
[B] Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay
[C] Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
[D] Shambhunath Pandit

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Answer 2
Explanation: Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay (1894-1950) is best known for his autobiographical novel, Pather Panchali (The Song of the Road), which was later adapted (along with Aparajito, the sequel) into the Apu Trilogy films, directed by Satyajit Ray. Pather Panchali is considered Bibhutibhushan’s masterpiece and is included in the CBSE syllabus for students choosing to study Bengali. ©navclasses

6.Which among the following sects was founded by Saint Tukaram?

[A] Pranami Sampraday
[B] Varkari Sect
[C] Rudra Sampradaya
[D] Sri Sampradaya

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Answer 2
Explanation: Varkari Sect is founded by saint Tukaram. It is a vasihnavite tradition. It is geographically associated with Maharashtra. ©navclasses

7.Bohag Bihu is a festival in North East India, mainly in the state of ____?

[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Tripura

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Answer 1
Explanation: Bihu is the name of the biggest festival of the Assam. The people in Assam celebrate three Bihus as follows: Bohag Bihu: In mid-April, this is the largest festival and also the state festival of Assam. Related to spring season. It is also known as Rongali Bihu. This festival celebrates the onset of the Assamese New Year and the coming of Spring. It continues for seven days which is called Haat Bihu ( Saat (seven) for Hindi). These are called Chot Bihu, Goru Bihu, Manuh Bihu, Kutum Bihu, Senehi Bihu, Mela Bihu and Chera Bihu ©navclasses

8.Ustad Isa is related to the design and architecture of which of the following Buildings in Mughal Era?

[A] Taj Mahal
[B] Buland Darwaza
[C] Red fort
[D] Itimad-ud-daula’s tomb

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9.Which among the following was prevalent in the Indian Society before the Muslim conquest?

[A] Purdah System
[B] Child Marriage
[C] Sati System
[D] Slavery

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Answer 4
Explanation: Comparing to the other options, some sort of slavery was prevalent before Muslim conquests. The Purdah was a gift of Muslim invasions, and same applies to Child marries which came into practice to avoid the new danger of lifting Hindu girls by Muslims as an holy act of Jihad, Sati & Jauhar also got established as the wives of the invaded used to kill themselves before their husbands went on the last battle. Slavery became more prevalent because it was a fashion and a status symbol among the Muslims at that time. As we read Aladdin had 84000 slaves and Firuz Tughlaq had 2 lakhs, all of them were maintained at the state cost. ©navclasses

10.Which among the following is the oldest surviving rock-cut cave in India ?

[A] Bagh Caves
[B] Ellora Caves
[C] Uday Giri Caves
[D] Barabar Caves

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Answer 4
Explanation: Barabar Caves in Bihar is one of the oldest surviving rock cut cave in India. It dates from the mauryan empire. ©navclasses