Quiz: chapterwisemcq current Affair Quiz in English , 06 August 2021

1. With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been

kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct? (UPSC / IAS 2012)

Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdomsduring the Mughal period.
Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
Dhrupad Map uses Sanskrit syllables from mantras.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) (i)and (ii)

b) (ii) and (iii)

c) (i), (ii) and (iii)

d) None of these

2. Consider the following historical places: (UPSC / IAS 2013)

Which of the above places is/ are also known for mural paintings?

a) Only (i)

b) (i) and (ii)

c) All of these

d) None of these

3. A community of people called Manganiyars is well – known for their (UPSC / IAS 2014)

a) Martial arts in North-East India

b) Musical tradition in North-West India

c) Classical vocal music in South India

d) Pietra dura tradition in Central India

4. Kalamkari painting refers to (UPSC / IAS 2015)

a) a hand-painted cotton textile in South India

b) a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-EastIndia

c) a block-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India

d) a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India

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