Art, Culture and Heritage — UPSC Prelims PYQs (Set 2)

Q1. "Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India? UPSC Prelims 2023

Question 1 optionsABuddhismBJainismCShaivismDVaishnavism
Q2. With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with UPSC Prelims 2023

Question 2 optionsAarchaeological excavationsBestablishment of English Press in Colonial IndiaCestablishment of Churches in Princely StatesDconstruction of railways in Colonial India
Q3. Consider the following pairs :
Site — Well known for
1. Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine
2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine
3. Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? UPSC Prelims 2023

Question 3 optionsAOnly oneBOnly twoCAll threeDNone
Q4. With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts :
1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avadanashataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts? UPSC Prelims 2022

Question 4 optionsA1, 2 and 3B2 and 4 onlyC1, 3 and 4D2, 3 and 4
Q5. Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct ? UPSC Prelims 2022

Question 5 optionsASangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.BThe social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.CSangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic.DSangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational.
Q6. The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?
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.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: UPSC Prelims 2022

Question 6 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q7. With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements :
1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of 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? UPSC Prelims 2021

Question 7 optionsA1 and 2B2 and 3 onlyC1 and 4D2, 3 and 4
Q8. Consider the following statements :
1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.
2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.
3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.
Which of the statements given above are correct? UPSC Prelims 2021

Question 8 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q9. With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous UPSC Prelims 2021

Question 9 optionsAJain monksBplaywrightsCtemple architectsDphilosophers
Q10. Which one of the following statements is correct? UPSC Prelims 2021

Question 10 optionsAAjanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.BSanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.CPandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.DAmaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.
Q11. With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to UPSC Prelims 2021

Question 11 optionsAdance forms of Northwest IndiaBmusical instrumentsCpre-historic cave paintingsDtribal languages
Q12. With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’ ? UPSC Prelims 2020

Question 12 optionsAThe earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) styleBPhilosophical schools that did not accept the authority of VedasCPerfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva pathDPowerful merchant guilds of early medieval South India
Q13. With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements :
1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga.
2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana.
3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta – II.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? UPSC Prelims 2020

Question 13 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q14. Consider the following :
1. Deification of the Buddha
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
3. Image worship and rituals
Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism? UPSC Prelims 2019

Question 14 optionsA1 onlyB1 and 2 onlyC2 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q15. Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of UPSC Prelims 2019

Question 15 optionsAChalukyaBChandelaCRashtrakutaDVijayanagara
Q16. With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct? UPSC Prelims 2019

Question 16 optionsATansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.BTansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.CTansen composed songs on his patrons.DTansen invented many Ragas.
Q17. Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait? UPSC Prelims 2019

Question 17 optionsAHumayunBAkbarCJahangirDShah Jahan

0 of 17 answered

Art, Culture and Heritage — UPSC Prelims PYQs (Set 2)

See your score

More History and Culture sets