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
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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
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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
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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
QID #25558
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Which statement best explains Carnatic music?
A
13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
B
Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
C
Major classical music tradition of northern India
D
Major classical music tradition of southern India
Correct Answer: D. Major classical music tradition of southern India
Question: Which statement best explains Carnatic music?
A. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
B. Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
C. Major classical music tradition of northern India
D. Major classical music tradition of southern India
Correct Answer: D. Major classical music tradition of southern India
Explanation: Carnatic music: Major classical music tradition of southern India
QID #25557
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Which of the following is best described as: Major classical music tradition of southern India
A
Carnatic music
B
Ajanta Caves
C
Natya Shastra
D
Kathak
Correct Answer: A. Carnatic music
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Major classical music tradition of southern India
A. Carnatic music
B. Ajanta Caves
C. Natya Shastra
D. Kathak
Correct Answer: A. Carnatic music
Explanation: The correct answer is Carnatic music. Major classical music tradition of southern India
QID #25556
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Indian Culture & Heritage Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Hindustani music?
A
Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
B
Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
C
Major classical music tradition of northern India
D
Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Correct Answer: C. Major classical music tradition of northern India
Question: Which statement best explains Hindustani music?
A. Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
B. Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
C. Major classical music tradition of northern India
D. Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Correct Answer: C. Major classical music tradition of northern India
Explanation: Hindustani music: Major classical music tradition of northern India
QID #25555
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Which of the following is best described as: Major classical music tradition of northern India
A
Qutub Minar
B
Hindustani music
C
Vesara style
D
Kathakali
Correct Answer: B. Hindustani music
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Major classical music tradition of northern India
A. Qutub Minar
B. Hindustani music
C. Vesara style
D. Kathakali
Correct Answer: B. Hindustani music
Explanation: The correct answer is Hindustani music. Major classical music tradition of northern India
QID #25554
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Which statement best explains Manipuri?
A
Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
B
Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
C
Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
D
Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
Correct Answer: B. Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
Question: Which statement best explains Manipuri?
A. Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
B. Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
C. Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
D. Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
Correct Answer: B. Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
Explanation: Manipuri: Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
QID #25553
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Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
A
Ajanta Caves
B
Manipuri
C
Carnatic music
D
Odissi
Correct Answer: B. Manipuri
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
A. Ajanta Caves
B. Manipuri
C. Carnatic music
D. Odissi
Correct Answer: B. Manipuri
Explanation: The correct answer is Manipuri. Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
QID #25552
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Which statement best explains Kuchipudi?
A
Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
B
Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
C
Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
D
Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
Correct Answer: A. Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
Question: Which statement best explains Kuchipudi?
A. Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
B. Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
C. Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
D. Early Tamil literary corpus associated with ancient Tamilakam
Correct Answer: A. Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Kuchipudi: Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
QID #25551
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Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
A
Madhubani painting
B
Sattriya
C
Odissi
D
Kuchipudi
Correct Answer: D. Kuchipudi
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
A. Madhubani painting
B. Sattriya
C. Odissi
D. Kuchipudi
Correct Answer: D. Kuchipudi
Explanation: The correct answer is Kuchipudi. Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
QID #25550
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Indian Culture & Heritage Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Sattriya?
A
Classical dance tradition developed in the Vaishnav monasteries of Assam
B
Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
C
Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
D
13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
Correct Answer: A. Classical dance tradition developed in the Vaishnav monasteries of Assam
Question: Which statement best explains Sattriya?
A. Classical dance tradition developed in the Vaishnav monasteries of Assam
B. Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
C. Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
D. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
Correct Answer: A. Classical dance tradition developed in the Vaishnav monasteries of Assam
Explanation: Sattriya: Classical dance tradition developed in the Vaishnav monasteries of Assam
QID #25549
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Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance tradition developed in the Vaishnav monasteries of Assam
A
Sattriya
B
Dhrupad
C
Dravida style
D
Madhubani painting
Correct Answer: A. Sattriya
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance tradition developed in the Vaishnav monasteries of Assam
A. Sattriya
B. Dhrupad
C. Dravida style
D. Madhubani painting
Correct Answer: A. Sattriya
Explanation: The correct answer is Sattriya. Classical dance tradition developed in the Vaishnav monasteries of Assam
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