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Daily-static-mcqs 22 Jul 2024
Q1:
Consider the following statements: 1. Angkor Wat Temple is a Hindu temple, located in Cambodia. 2. Its architecture is closely related to Chola architecture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 Only
B: 2 Only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
Explanation:
Angkor Wat Temple is located in Angkor, Cambodia, formerly known as Yashodharpur. It is near the city of Simrip on the Mekong River. It was constructed during the time of Khmer ruler Suryavarman II' (1112-53 AD). It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Contact between the Chola rulers and the Kalinga rulers led to the spread of Indian culture to Southeast Asia. Cambodian temples can be seen influenced by Chola architecture, although it is also characteristic of local styles. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Q2:
Consider the following statements: 1. There is no evidence of Hindu temples with independent buildings built before the Gupta period. 2. All the caves of Ellora are associated only with Hindu deities. 3. The huge Shiva temple at Thanjavur was built by the great Rajaraja. How many of the statements given above are correct?
A: Only one
B: Only two
C: All three
D: None
Answer: B
Explanation:
Construction of temples in India started during the Gupta period. Therefore, there is no evidence of Hindu temples with independent buildings built before the Gupta period. The Brihadeshwara Temple (Shiva Temple) of Thanjavur was built by the Chola ruler Rajaraja I. But the Ellora caves are not only related to Hindu gods and goddesses. They belong to the three religions Hindu, Buddhist and Jain. Hence, statements 1 and 3 are correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Q3:
'Thang Ta' martial art is famous in which state?
A: Manipur
B: Arunachal Pradesh
C: Nagaland
D: Meghalaya
Answer: A
Explanation:
Thang-Ta is a popular martial art from the state of Manipur. It is an armed martial arts technique Thang means sword and ta means spear. Thang-Ta is also known as Hien Lallong. Hien Lallong means the art of the sword and spear'. Thang-ta originated among the Meitei people of Manipur. It is an ancient Manipuri martial art. This art developed from the war environment of Manipur. Hence, option (a) is correct.
Q4:
The buffalo race called Kambala is related to which state?
A: Tamil Nadu
B: Kerala
C: Andhra Pradesh
D: Karnataka
Answer: D
Explanation:
Kambala is an annual buffalo race held in Karnataka. The race is held in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi in Karnataka and Kasaragod in Kerala. These areas are collectively called Tulu Nadu. Kambala is a popular and unique game among the farming community of Karnataka. This festival is dedicated to Lord Manjunath of Kadri, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Kambala season starts in November and ends in March. Hence, option (d) is correct.
Q5:
The traditional New Year 'Losar' is celebrated in which state/union territory of India?
A: Ladakh
B: Mizoram
C: Puducherry
D: Jharkhand
Answer: A
Explanation:
Losar, also known as the Tibetan New Year, is a festival in Tibetan Buddhism. This festival is celebrated in Ladakh. Hence, option (a) is correct.
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