QID #25578
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Which statement best explains Khajuraho temples?
A
Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
B
Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
C
Ancient Indian treatise on performing arts traditionally attributed to Bharata
D
Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
Correct Answer: D. Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
Question: Which statement best explains Khajuraho temples?
A. Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
B. Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
C. Ancient Indian treatise on performing arts traditionally attributed to Bharata
D. Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
Correct Answer: D. Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
Explanation: Khajuraho temples: Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
QID #25577
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Which of the following is best described as: Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
A
Carnatic music
B
Khajuraho temples
C
Nagara style
D
Brihadisvara Temple
Correct Answer: B. Khajuraho temples
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
A. Carnatic music
B. Khajuraho temples
C. Nagara style
D. Brihadisvara Temple
Correct Answer: B. Khajuraho temples
Explanation: The correct answer is Khajuraho temples. Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
QID #25576
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Which statement best explains Konark Sun Temple?
A
Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
B
Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
C
13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
D
Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
Correct Answer: C. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
Question: Which statement best explains Konark Sun Temple?
A. Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
B. Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
C. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
D. Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
Correct Answer: C. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
Explanation: Konark Sun Temple: 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
QID #25575
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Which of the following is best described as: 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
A
Natya Shastra
B
Konark Sun Temple
C
Dhrupad
D
Nagara style
Correct Answer: B. Konark Sun Temple
Question: Which of the following is best described as: 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
A. Natya Shastra
B. Konark Sun Temple
C. Dhrupad
D. Nagara style
Correct Answer: B. Konark Sun Temple
Explanation: The correct answer is Konark Sun Temple. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
QID #25574
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Which statement best explains Brihadisvara Temple?
A
Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
B
Traditional cloth-based scroll painting associated especially with Odisha
C
Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
D
Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Correct Answer: C. Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
Question: Which statement best explains Brihadisvara Temple?
A. Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
B. Traditional cloth-based scroll painting associated especially with Odisha
C. Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
D. Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Correct Answer: C. Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
Explanation: Brihadisvara Temple: Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
QID #25573
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Which of the following is best described as: Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
A
Kathakali
B
Natya Shastra
C
Brihadisvara Temple
D
Carnatic music
Correct Answer: C. Brihadisvara Temple
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
A. Kathakali
B. Natya Shastra
C. Brihadisvara Temple
D. Carnatic music
Correct Answer: C. Brihadisvara Temple
Explanation: The correct answer is Brihadisvara Temple. Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
QID #25572
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Which statement best explains Qutub Minar?
A
Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
B
North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
C
13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
D
Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
Correct Answer: D. Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
Question: Which statement best explains Qutub Minar?
A. Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
B. North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
C. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
D. Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
Correct Answer: D. Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
Explanation: Qutub Minar: Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
QID #25571
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Which of the following is best described as: Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
A
Carnatic music
B
Manipuri
C
Sattriya
D
Qutub Minar
Correct Answer: D. Qutub Minar
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
A. Carnatic music
B. Manipuri
C. Sattriya
D. Qutub Minar
Correct Answer: D. Qutub Minar
Explanation: The correct answer is Qutub Minar. Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
QID #25570
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Which statement best explains Dhrupad?
A
Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
B
Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
C
North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
D
Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
Correct Answer: A. Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
Question: Which statement best explains Dhrupad?
A. Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
B. Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
C. North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
D. Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
Correct Answer: A. Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
Explanation: Dhrupad: Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
QID #25569
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Which of the following is best described as: Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
A
Pattachitra
B
Kathakali
C
Qutub Minar
D
Dhrupad
Correct Answer: D. Dhrupad
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
A. Pattachitra
B. Kathakali
C. Qutub Minar
D. Dhrupad
Correct Answer: D. Dhrupad
Explanation: The correct answer is Dhrupad. Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
QID #25568
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Which statement best explains Pattachitra?
A
Traditional cloth-based scroll painting associated especially with Odisha
B
Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
C
13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
D
Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Correct Answer: A. Traditional cloth-based scroll painting associated especially with Odisha
Question: Which statement best explains Pattachitra?
A. Traditional cloth-based scroll painting associated especially with Odisha
B. Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
C. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
D. Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Correct Answer: A. Traditional cloth-based scroll painting associated especially with Odisha
Explanation: Pattachitra: Traditional cloth-based scroll painting associated especially with Odisha
QID #25567
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Which of the following is best described as: Traditional cloth-based scroll painting associated especially with Odisha
A
Pattachitra
B
Natya Shastra
C
Kuchipudi
D
Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: A. Pattachitra
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Traditional cloth-based scroll painting associated especially with Odisha
A. Pattachitra
B. Natya Shastra
C. Kuchipudi
D. Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: A. Pattachitra
Explanation: The correct answer is Pattachitra. Traditional cloth-based scroll painting associated especially with Odisha
QID #25566
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Indian Culture & Heritage Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Warli painting?
A
Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
B
South Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a pyramidal vimana
C
Major classical music tradition of southern India
D
Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
Correct Answer: A. Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
Question: Which statement best explains Warli painting?
A. Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
B. South Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a pyramidal vimana
C. Major classical music tradition of southern India
D. Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
Correct Answer: A. Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
Explanation: Warli painting: Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
QID #25565
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Indian Culture & Heritage Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which of the following is best described as: Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
A
Warli painting
B
Sattriya
C
Vesara style
D
Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: A. Warli painting
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
A. Warli painting
B. Sattriya
C. Vesara style
D. Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: A. Warli painting
Explanation: The correct answer is Warli painting. Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
QID #25564
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Indian Culture & Heritage Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Madhubani painting?
A
Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
B
North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
C
Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
D
Major classical music tradition of northern India
Correct Answer: C. Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
Question: Which statement best explains Madhubani painting?
A. Chola temple at Thanjavur commissioned by Rajaraja I
B. North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
C. Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
D. Major classical music tradition of northern India
Correct Answer: C. Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
Explanation: Madhubani painting: Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
QID #25563
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Which of the following is best described as: Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
A
Madhubani painting
B
Qutub Minar
C
Manipuri
D
Kuchipudi
Correct Answer: A. Madhubani painting
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
A. Madhubani painting
B. Qutub Minar
C. Manipuri
D. Kuchipudi
Correct Answer: A. Madhubani painting
Explanation: The correct answer is Madhubani painting. Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
QID #25562
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Which statement best explains Sangam literature?
A
Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
B
Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
C
13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
D
Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
Correct Answer: D. Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
Question: Which statement best explains Sangam literature?
A. Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
B. Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
C. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
D. Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
Correct Answer: D. Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
Explanation: Sangam literature: Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
QID #25561
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Which of the following is best described as: Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
A
Sattriya
B
Sangam literature
C
Manipuri
D
Pattachitra
Correct Answer: B. Sangam literature
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
A. Sattriya
B. Sangam literature
C. Manipuri
D. Pattachitra
Correct Answer: B. Sangam literature
Explanation: The correct answer is Sangam literature. Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
QID #25560
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Which statement best explains Natya Shastra?
A
Major classical music tradition of southern India
B
Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
C
Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
D
Ancient Indian treatise on performing arts traditionally attributed to Bharata
Correct Answer: D. Ancient Indian treatise on performing arts traditionally attributed to Bharata
Question: Which statement best explains Natya Shastra?
A. Major classical music tradition of southern India
B. Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
C. Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
D. Ancient Indian treatise on performing arts traditionally attributed to Bharata
Correct Answer: D. Ancient Indian treatise on performing arts traditionally attributed to Bharata
Explanation: Natya Shastra: Ancient Indian treatise on performing arts traditionally attributed to Bharata
QID #25559
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Which of the following is best described as: Ancient Indian treatise on performing arts traditionally attributed to Bharata
A
Natya Shastra
B
Vesara style
C
Konark Sun Temple
D
Sattriya
Correct Answer: A. Natya Shastra
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Ancient Indian treatise on performing arts traditionally attributed to Bharata
A. Natya Shastra
B. Vesara style
C. Konark Sun Temple
D. Sattriya
Correct Answer: A. Natya Shastra
Explanation: The correct answer is Natya Shastra. Ancient Indian treatise on performing arts traditionally attributed to Bharata
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