Questions are covered from Art & Culture Previous Year Questions from 1995 to 2021(UPSC/ IAS Indian Literatur & Martial Arts in India 1. ‘Mrichchhakatika’ an ancient Indian book written by Shudrakadeals with (UPSC / IAS 2003) a) the love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan b) the victory of Chandragupta II over the ShakaKshatrapas of Western India c) the military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta d) the love affairs between a Gupta King and a princess of Kamarupa 2. Which of the following four Vedas contains note on magical charms and spells? (UPSC / IAS 2004) a) Rigveda b) Yajurveda c) Atharvaveda d) Samaveda 3. With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’? (UPSC / IAS 2014) a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India. b) It is an ancient style bronze and brass work still found in Southern part of Coromandel area. c) It is an ancient form of dance, drama and a living tradition in the Northern part of Malabar. d) It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India. 4. With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following? (UPSC / IAS 2016) a) Shramana b) Parivraajaka c) Agrahaarika d) Maagadha 5. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty? (UPSC / IAS 2016) a) Swapnavasavadatta b) Malavikagnimitra c) Meghadoota d) Ratnavali 6. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka? (UPSC / IAS 2016) a) Georg Buhler b) James Prinsep c) Max Muller d) William Jones Loading … Question 1 of 6 Post navigation Religions in India Schools of Philosophy & Calendars in India
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