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

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1.Lal Ded (Lalla Yogeshwari) was a practitioner of which of the following traditions?

[A] Tibetan Buddhism
[B] Kashmir Shaivism
[C] Sri Sampradaya
[D] Smartism

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Answer 2
Explanation: Lal Ded, better known as Lalla Yogeshwari, ranks as a great mystic poetess of the 14th century. She was an ardent practitioner of Kashmir Shaivism that is also known as Trika Shastra founded by Vasu Gupta. ©navclasses

2.Vidhushaka, a common character in Sanskrit drama is ___?

[A] Brahmana
[B] Kshatriya
[C] Vaishya
[D] Shudra

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Answer 1
Explanation: In classical Sanskrit drama, Vidushaka (Bufoon) is essentially a Brahmin and is a confident / attendent of the Hero. Despite being educated in Sanskrit, he speaks in Prakrit, the vernacular language of the time. Bharata mentions him along with the principal characters in his Natyasastra. ©navclasses

3.Mundaka Upanishad, the Mandukya Upanishad and the Prashna Upanishad are associated with which of the following Vedas?

[A] Atharva-Veda
[B] Rig-Veda
[C] Sama-Veda
[D] Yajur-Veda

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Answer 1
Explanation: Atharvaveda text includes three primary Upanishads, influential to various schools of Hindu philosophy. These include the Mundaka Upanishad, the Mandukya Upanishad and the Prashna Upanishad. ©navclasses

4.Which of the following ladies wrote an historical account during the Mughal period?

[A] Gulbadan Begum
[B] Noorjahan Begum
[C] Jahanara Begum
[D] Zebun-nissah Begum

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Answer 1
Explanation: Gulbadan Begum (1523-1603) was a Perso-Turkic Princess, the daughter of Emperor Babur. She is most known as the author of Humayun Nama, the account of the life of her brother, Humayun. ©navclasses

5.Ghumura is an ancient folk dance that originated in which of the following states?

[A] Odisha
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Karnataka

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Answer 1
Explanation: Ghumura is an ancient folk dance that originated from Odisha. As per ancient mythological texts, Ghumura was a war dance of the Gods and Demons. Over the course of time, Ghumurawas imbibed into performing arts and entertainment in Odisha. ©navclasses

6.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

7.The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is associated with which one of the following cities?

[A] Kochi
[B] Pune
[C] Mysore
[D] Mumbai

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Answer 4
Explanation: The Kala Ghoda festival is a most prominent cultural event in Mumbai. The nine-day long festival is a prominent attraction for thousands of visitors from all over the country as well as from the world. Kala Ghoda festival is held annually in the months of January or February. ©navclasses

8.In which month, Vishu is celebrated in Kerala?

[A] January
[B] February
[C] March
[D] April

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Answer 4
Explanation: Vishu is usually celebrated on April 14, when the Sun transits into the Mesha Raasi, representing vernal equinox. ©navclasses

9.The famous painting “Bani Thani” is from which among the following styles of Painting?

[A] Kishangarh Painting
[B] Phad Painting
[C] Rajput painting
[D] None of them

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10.Which among the following Indian classical dance form was developed by Siddhendra Yogi from Bhamakalapam dance drama ?

[A] Kuchipudi
[B] Odissi
[C] Yakshagana
[D] Kathkali

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Answer 1
Explanation: Siddhendra Yogi from Bhamakalapam dance drama developed the classical dance of Kuchpudi. The play Bhamakalpam deals with the Hindu God, Lord Krishna and his companions Satyabhama and Rukmini. ©navclasses

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