Correct : A
Explanation: Yapaniya was a Jain order in western Karnataka that is now extinct. It is believed to have originated from the Digambars.
2. Sarnath is associated with which aspect of Buddha's life ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Sarnath, at 35 years of age, Gautama Buddha taught his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
3. The great scholar, Banabhatta, lived during the reign of
Correct : C
Explanation: Banabhatta was poet and writer in the court of King Harsha Vardhana (606-647 AD). Banabhatta written the biography of King Harsha Vardhana - 'Harshacharita'. Banabhatta also wrote Kadambari.
4. 'Jaubani' is a dance form traditionally performed in North Eastern India by the
Correct : A
Explanation: The Dimasa people are an ethnolinguistic community that live in Assam and Nagaland in Northeastern India. Jaubani dance is perform by these community.
5. Which of the following is a dance drama ?
Correct : D
Explanation: Kathakali is a classical dance form from the South Indian state of Kerala. The dance is a combination of acting, music, and dance, and tells stories that are often based on Indian epics. It is also knwon as dance-drama.
6. India's first talkie film produced in 1931 was
Correct : C
Explanation: India's first talkie film, Alam Ara, was released on March 14, 1931. The film was directed and produced by Ardeshir Irani.
7. Which one of the following sites is famous for prehistoric paintings ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The cave paintings at Bhimbetka are some of the oldest known rock art in India (Madhya Pradesh). The paintings depict (repersent) animals, hunting, and people dance. Bhimbetka rock shelters were included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2003.
8. At which place the famous enigmatic Trimurty Sadasiva located ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Trimurti: The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India (Maharashtra). Trimurti is also known as Sadashiva and Maheshmurti. The image is 17 ft approx in height, depicts a three-headed Shiva.
9. Gandhar Art is a combination of
Correct : B
Explanation: Gandhara art is a style of Buddhist visual art that developed between the 1st century BCE and the 7th century CE. It is also known as Greco-Buddhist art, and is the artistic manifestation of Greco-Buddhism.
10. Who wrote the book 'Neel Darpan' ?
Correct : A
Explanation: 'Neel Darpan' (The Mirror of Indigo) is a Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1858-1859. Neel Darpan is related to Nil Vidroho, which is known as the Indigo Revolt of February-March 1859 in Bengal.
11. The sangam text 'Talkappiyam' is a work on
Correct : A
Explanation: Tolkappiyam was written by Tolkappiyar in Tamil (Tamil Grammar). It is written between 1st - 3rd Century AD.
12. 'Baisakhi' is celebrated on
Correct : C
Explanation: Baisakhi, also known as Vaisakhi, is celebrated on April 13th or 14th every year, this day is marked as the birthday of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh who formed 'Khalsa' on the same date. Farmers observe Baisakhi as the beginning of a new harvesting season.
13. Which of the following festival is closely related to the legendary King Bali ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Onam is a festival that is closely related to the legendary King Mahabali. Onam is a 10-day festival that is celebrated in Kerala to honor the return of King Mahabali. The festival is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Chingam, which is usually in August or September.
14. Which of the following leader never became the President of Indian National Congress ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a great nationalist, social reformer and a mass leader who influenced generations of people with his ideas and ideals.He was also given the title of "Lokmanya" and "Father of Indian Unrest".
15. Who of the following was known as 'Deshbandhu' ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Chittranjan Das was known as 'Deshbandhu' (Friend of nation).
16. All India Trade Union Congress was formed in the year
Correct : B
Explanation: All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) formed on 31 October 1920 with Lala Lajpat Rai as its first president.
17. Mahatma Gandhi became the President of Indian National Congress in
Correct : C
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress (INC) in the Session held at Belgaum in 1924. He became the President of the INC only once.
18. Who is remembered as the pioneer of economic nationalism ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Romesh Chunder Dutt (R.C. Dutt) is considered the pioneer of economic nationalism.
Dutt was a civil servant, politician, economic and political thinker, and writer. He joined the Indian Civil Service in 1871 and was the president of the Indian National Congress in 1899.
19. Who presided over the Cabinet Mission ?
Correct : C
Explanation: To introduce Cabinet Machine in India three member are : Sir Pethick Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps and A.V Alexender. Sir Pethick Lawrence presided over the Cabinet Mission in 1946.
20. Who of the following was associated with the August Offer ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Lord Linlithgow introduce the August Offer in 1940. Main features : establishment of a war advisory council, the expansion of the executive council to include more Indians and dominion status for India.
21. Who was called the 'Iron Man of India' ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Sardar Patel is known as the iron man of India because of his strong opinions to unite the princely states into one nation. He took upon himself to convince the 500 princely states approx. This title was given by 'Mahatma Gandhi'.
22. Who is known as 'Lok Nayak' ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Congress Socialist Party (1934) founded by J.P Narayan (also known as 'Loknayak'), Ram Manohar Lohia and Acharya Narendra Deva. Jai Parkash Narayan (Loknayak) also gave the idea of Party Less Democracy in India.
23. Quit India Movement was launched in response to
Correct : C
Explanation: Quit India Movement launched in 1942, response of failure of Cripps Mission. Quit India Movement also known as Vardha Proposal. Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan of 'Do or Die'.
24. The first state in India which was created on linguistic basis is
Correct : C
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh was the first state in India to be created on a linguistic basis. The state was formed on October 1, 1953, when the government of India separated the Telugu-speaking areas from Madras state.
25. Jammu and Kashmir became an integral part of India on 26th October of
Correct : A
Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir became an integral part of India on October 26, 1947. On this day, Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession, a legal document that ceded J&K to the Dominion of India.