QID #25548
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Which statement best explains Odissi?
A
Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
B
Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
C
Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
D
13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
Correct Answer: A. Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
Question: Which statement best explains Odissi?
A. Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
B. Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
C. Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
D. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
Correct Answer: A. Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
Explanation: Odissi: Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
QID #25547
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Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
A
Madhubani painting
B
Khajuraho temples
C
Sangam literature
D
Odissi
Correct Answer: D. Odissi
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
A. Madhubani painting
B. Khajuraho temples
C. Sangam literature
D. Odissi
Correct Answer: D. Odissi
Explanation: The correct answer is Odissi. Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
QID #25546
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Which statement best explains Kathakali?
A
Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
B
Major classical music tradition of southern India
C
Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
D
Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
Correct Answer: C. Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
Question: Which statement best explains Kathakali?
A. Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
B. Major classical music tradition of southern India
C. Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
D. Delhi monument begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed or extended by successors
Correct Answer: C. Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
Explanation: Kathakali: Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
QID #25545
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Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
A
Kathakali
B
Brihadisvara Temple
C
Kathak
D
Warli painting
Correct Answer: A. Kathakali
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
A. Kathakali
B. Brihadisvara Temple
C. Kathak
D. Warli painting
Correct Answer: A. Kathakali
Explanation: The correct answer is Kathakali. Classical dance-drama tradition associated with Kerala
QID #25544
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Which statement best explains Kathak?
A
Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
B
Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
C
Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
D
Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: C. Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
Question: Which statement best explains Kathak?
A. Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
B. Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
C. Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
D. Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: C. Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
Explanation: Kathak: Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
QID #25543
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Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
A
Qutub Minar
B
Kathak
C
Nagara style
D
Konark Sun Temple
Correct Answer: B. Kathak
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
A. Qutub Minar
B. Kathak
C. Nagara style
D. Konark Sun Temple
Correct Answer: B. Kathak
Explanation: The correct answer is Kathak. Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
QID #25542
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Which statement best explains Bharatanatyam?
A
Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
B
Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
C
Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
D
Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: D. Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
Question: Which statement best explains Bharatanatyam?
A. Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
B. Folk painting tradition associated with the Mithila region
C. Classical dance tradition associated with Manipur
D. Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: D. Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Bharatanatyam: Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
QID #25541
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Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
A
Vesara style
B
Manipuri
C
Madhubani painting
D
Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: D. Bharatanatyam
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
A. Vesara style
B. Manipuri
C. Madhubani painting
D. Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: D. Bharatanatyam
Explanation: The correct answer is Bharatanatyam. Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
QID #25540
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Which statement best explains Ellora Caves?
A
Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
B
13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
C
Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
D
Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
Correct Answer: C. Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
Question: Which statement best explains Ellora Caves?
A. Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
B. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
C. Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
D. Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
Correct Answer: C. Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
Explanation: Ellora Caves: Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
QID #25539
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Which of the following is best described as: Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
A
Ellora Caves
B
Khajuraho temples
C
Sattriya
D
Dhrupad
Correct Answer: A. Ellora Caves
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
A. Ellora Caves
B. Khajuraho temples
C. Sattriya
D. Dhrupad
Correct Answer: A. Ellora Caves
Explanation: The correct answer is Ellora Caves. Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
QID #25538
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Which statement best explains Ajanta Caves?
A
Rock-cut caves in Maharashtra especially known for Buddhist paintings
B
Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
C
Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
D
Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Correct Answer: A. Rock-cut caves in Maharashtra especially known for Buddhist paintings
Question: Which statement best explains Ajanta Caves?
A. Rock-cut caves in Maharashtra especially known for Buddhist paintings
B. Classical dance tradition strongly associated with Tamil Nadu
C. Old form of Hindustani classical vocal music
D. Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Correct Answer: A. Rock-cut caves in Maharashtra especially known for Buddhist paintings
Explanation: Ajanta Caves: Rock-cut caves in Maharashtra especially known for Buddhist paintings
QID #25537
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Which of the following is best described as: Rock-cut caves in Maharashtra especially known for Buddhist paintings
A
Ajanta Caves
B
Sanchi Stupa
C
Carnatic music
D
Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: A. Ajanta Caves
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Rock-cut caves in Maharashtra especially known for Buddhist paintings
A. Ajanta Caves
B. Sanchi Stupa
C. Carnatic music
D. Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: A. Ajanta Caves
Explanation: The correct answer is Ajanta Caves. Rock-cut caves in Maharashtra especially known for Buddhist paintings
QID #25536
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Which statement best explains Sanchi Stupa?
A
Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
B
Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
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: D. Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Question: Which statement best explains Sanchi Stupa?
A. Classical dance form associated with Andhra Pradesh
B. Classical dance form whose name derives from the tradition of storytellers called kathakars
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: D. Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Explanation: Sanchi Stupa: Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
QID #25535
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Which of the following is best described as: Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
A
Kuchipudi
B
Kathak
C
Sanchi Stupa
D
Ellora Caves
Correct Answer: C. Sanchi Stupa
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
A. Kuchipudi
B. Kathak
C. Sanchi Stupa
D. Ellora Caves
Correct Answer: C. Sanchi Stupa
Explanation: The correct answer is Sanchi Stupa. Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
QID #25534
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Which statement best explains Vesara style?
A
Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
B
Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
C
Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
D
Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Correct Answer: B. Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
Question: Which statement best explains Vesara style?
A. Temple group in Madhya Pradesh associated mainly with the Chandela rulers
B. Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
C. Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
D. Major Buddhist stupa complex in Madhya Pradesh associated with Mauryan and later patronage
Correct Answer: B. Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
Explanation: Vesara style: Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
QID #25533
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Which of the following is best described as: Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
A
Kathak
B
Brihadisvara Temple
C
Vesara style
D
Qutub Minar
Correct Answer: C. Vesara style
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
A. Kathak
B. Brihadisvara Temple
C. Vesara style
D. Qutub Minar
Correct Answer: C. Vesara style
Explanation: The correct answer is Vesara style. Temple architecture often described as blending northern and southern features in the Deccan
QID #25532
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Which statement best explains Dravida style?
A
North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
B
Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
C
13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
D
South Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a pyramidal vimana
Correct Answer: D. South Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a pyramidal vimana
Question: Which statement best explains Dravida style?
A. North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
B. Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
C. 13th-century temple in Odisha dedicated to Surya
D. South Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a pyramidal vimana
Correct Answer: D. South Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a pyramidal vimana
Explanation: Dravida style: South Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a pyramidal vimana
QID #25531
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Which of the following is best described as: South Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a pyramidal vimana
A
Dravida style
B
Kathak
C
Pattachitra
D
Manipuri
Correct Answer: A. Dravida style
Question: Which of the following is best described as: South Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a pyramidal vimana
A. Dravida style
B. Kathak
C. Pattachitra
D. Manipuri
Correct Answer: A. Dravida style
Explanation: The correct answer is Dravida style. South Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a pyramidal vimana
QID #25530
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Which statement best explains Nagara style?
A
Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
B
North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
C
Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
D
Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
Correct Answer: B. North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
Question: Which statement best explains Nagara style?
A. Tribal painting tradition associated mainly with Maharashtra
B. North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
C. Rock-cut cave complex in Maharashtra containing Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments
D. Classical dance tradition associated with Odisha
Correct Answer: B. North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
Explanation: Nagara style: North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
QID #25529
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Which of the following is best described as: North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
A
Nagara style
B
Sanchi Stupa
C
Natya Shastra
D
Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: A. Nagara style
Question: Which of the following is best described as: North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
A. Nagara style
B. Sanchi Stupa
C. Natya Shastra
D. Bharatanatyam
Correct Answer: A. Nagara style
Explanation: The correct answer is Nagara style. North Indian temple architecture characterized broadly by a curvilinear shikhara
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