Indian Culture GK Question SET-7

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Q1.Which of the following statements are correct about the impacts of Sufism?

The khanaqas offered peace and comfort to thousands of people.
The urs and other ceremonies performed in the khanaqas and dargahs developed into significant cultural institutions.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]

Q2.How many yamas (ethical concepts) have been listed by Patanjali in Yogasutra?

[A] Six yamas
[B] Four yamas
[C] Five yamas
[D] Seven yamas

Correct Answer: C [Five yamas ]

Q3. Consider the following pairs:

1.Natya – It contains dialogue, interpretation of moods and mime
2.Nritta – It consists of pure dance movements
3.Nritya – It is a combination of both rasa or sentiment and bhava or mood
Which of the above is/are correct?

[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

Q4.Which of the following Dramas were written by Bhavabhuti?

1) Malatimadhava,
2) Mahaviracharita
3) UttraRamacharita
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3

Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]

Q5.Which of the following saints founded the Sabiri branch of Chisti order?

[A] Makhdurn Alauddin Ali
[B] Abdul Quddus Gangohi
[C] Muhibbullah Allahabadi
[D] Salim Chishti

Correct Answer: A [Makhdurn Alauddin Ali ]

Q6.Which of the following statements are correct about the impact of Sufism?

Sufism took roots only in urban areas and exercised a deep social, political, and cultural influence on the masses.
It rebelled against all forms of religious formalism, orthodoxy, falsehood, and hypocrisy.
It endeavoured to create a new world order in which spiritual bliss was the only and the ultimate goal.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]

Q7.Which following logical philosophies finds mention in Chanakya’s Arthashastra?

[A] Yoga
[B] Samkhya
[C] Lokayata
[D] All of the above

Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]

Q8. Consider the following pairs of festivals with states where they are celebrated:

1.Lai Haraoba – Manipur
2.Karam Festival – Jharkhand
3.Lokrang Samaroh – Madhya Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correct?

[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

Q9.Which of the following was the author of Dhvanyolaka?

[A] Udbhat
[B] Anandavardhana
[C] Ahinavagupta
[D] Rudrata

Correct Answer: B [Anandavardhana]

Q10.Which of the following texts informs about the fascination of Abdul Quddus Gangohi for yogic philosophy?

[A] Siyar al ariftn
[B] lqtibas al anwar
[C] Rushd Nama
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: C [Rushd Nama]

Q11.Bijak is the best known of the compilations of the compositions of which of the following bhakti saints?

[A] Ramananda
[B] Tulsidas
[C] Guru Nanak
[D] Kabir

Correct Answer: D [Kabir]

Q12.Which of the following ways was followed by Bhakti scholars/poets in imaging the nature of the divine?

[A] Nirguna Brahman
[B] Saguna Brahman
[C] Both of the above
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: C [Both of the above]

Q13.Each abhang is usually made up of four lines, with a characteristic rhythm
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]

Q14.On which of the following, the new material culture of the Gangetic basin was based?

[A] Use of Iron
[B] Use of copper
[C] Use of tin
[D] Use of bronze

Correct Answer: A [Use of Iron]

Q15.The spiritual way of life was adopted by individual Sufis in the ninth and tenth centuries came to be known as?

[A] Tariqah
[B] Haqiqah
[C] Tasawwuf
[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Tariqah]

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