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Art & Culture

92 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Art & Culture". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

Indian Economy 256 Environment 249 Indian Polity 240 Science & Technology 192 History 184 International Relations 104 Art & Culture 94 Geography 82 Indian Geography 70 Indian Society 57 World Geography 36 CSAT 29 Science & Tech 22 Art and Culture 8 Current Affairs 6 General Studies 4

  1. Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint…

    Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    Statement 1 is incorrect. Saint Nimbarka lived in the 13th or 14th century, while Akbar's reign was from 1556 to 1605.

    Statement 2 is incorrect. Saint Kabir lived in the 15th century, predating Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi who belonged to the 16th-17th century.

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    Art & Culture UPSC 2019 Hard

  2. Consider the following languages: 1. Gujarati 2. Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above…

    Consider the following languages: 1. Gujarati 2. Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classical Language / Languages' by the Government?

    1. A1 and 2 only
    2. B3 only
    3. C2 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    Statement 1 is Incorrect: Gujarati has not been declared a Classical Language by the Government of India. Statement 2 is Correct: Kannada was officially accorded the status of a Classical Language in 2008, recognizing its high antiquity and rich ancient literature. Statement 3 is Correct: Telugu was officially declared a Classical Language in 2008, meeting the criteria of having an independent literary tradition and recorded history spanning over 1500-2000 years.

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    Art & Culture UPSC 2014 Medium