[Mission 2022] QUIZ – 2020: INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ , 1 October 2021 – Art and Culture – INSIGHTSIAS

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Puucho STATIC QUIZ 2020 – 21

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Question 1 of 5
Consider the following pairs of Martial Art and the associated state.
1. Gatka : Manipur
2. Thang-Ta : Punjab
3. Silambam : Tamil Nadu
4. Mardani Khel : Maharashtra
Select the correct answer code:
Correct

Solution: c)

Originally from Maharashtra, Mardani Khel is a weapon-based martial art form. It owes its development to the geographic conditions of the state (hills, caves and valleys). A very ancient form of art, it saw its emergence during the Maratha dynasty.

Closely linked to Kerala’s Kalaripayattu, Silambam is an ancient stick-martial art of Tamil Nadu.

Gatka:

It is a style of fighting with wooden sticks that originated in Punjab in the 15th Century. The bana and chola are worn for ritualistic performances but when performed as a sport, the practitioner wears track pants and T-shirt, and the stick is no longer the size of a man.

Thang Ta:
- It is a Manipuri art form.
- It combines ritual, demonstration and combat and involves a variety of dance forms and warrior drills.
Incorrect

Solution: c)

Originally from Maharashtra, Mardani Khel is a weapon-based martial art form. It owes its development to the geographic conditions of the state (hills, caves and valleys). A very ancient form of art, it saw its emergence during the Maratha dynasty.

Closely linked to Kerala’s Kalaripayattu, Silambam is an ancient stick-martial art of Tamil Nadu.

Gatka:

It is a style of fighting with wooden sticks that originated in Punjab in the 15th Century. The bana and chola are worn for ritualistic performances but when performed as a sport, the practitioner wears track pants and T-shirt, and the stick is no longer the size of a man.

Thang Ta:
- It is a Manipuri art form.
- It combines ritual, demonstration and combat and involves a variety of dance forms and warrior drills.
Question 2 of 5

Uttaramerur inscriptions provide information mainly about the administration of
Correct

Solution: b)

Chola Local Administration:
- The most important feature of the Chola administration was the local administration at districts, towns and villages level.
- Uttaramerur inscriptions speak much about the Chola administration.
- Village autonomy was the most unique feature of Chola administrative system.
- Nadu was one of the important administrative units of the Cholas. Nadus had representative assemblies. The heads of the Nadus were called Nattars.
- The council of Nadu was called Nattavai.
Incorrect

Solution: b)

Chola Local Administration:
- The most important feature of the Chola administration was the local administration at districts, towns and villages level.
- Uttaramerur inscriptions speak much about the Chola administration.
- Village autonomy was the most unique feature of Chola administrative system.
- Nadu was one of the important administrative units of the Cholas. Nadus had representative assemblies. The heads of the Nadus were called Nattars.
- The council of Nadu was called Nattavai.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following animals have been found on Pashupati Seal?
1. Elephant
2. Tiger
3. Bull
4. Rhinoceros
5. Antelopes
Select the correct answer code:
- a) 1, 2, 3
- b) 1, 2, 3, 5
- c) 1, 2, 4, 5
- d) 1, 2, 4
Correct

Solution: c)

The most remarkable seal is the one depicted with a figure in the centre and animals around. This seal is generally identified as the Pashupati Seal by some scholars whereas some identify it as the female deity. This seal depicts a human figure seated cross-legged. An elephant and a tiger are depicted to the right side of the seated figure, while on the left a rhinoceros and a buffalo are seen. In addition to these animals two antelopes are shown below the seat.

Incorrect

Solution: c)

The most remarkable seal is the one depicted with a figure in the centre and animals around. This seal is generally identified as the Pashupati Seal by some scholars whereas some identify it as the female deity. This seal depicts a human figure seated cross-legged. An elephant and a tiger are depicted to the right side of the seated figure, while on the left a rhinoceros and a buffalo are seen. In addition to these animals two antelopes are shown below the seat.
Question 4 of 5
Arrange the following temple architecture chronologically from the latest to the earliest.
1. Sun temple at Konark
2. Kailasa temple
3. Brihadesvara temple
4. Ladkhan temple
Select the correct answer code:
Correct

Solution: a)

The great temple, the grandest achievement of the artistic and architectural genius of Odisha is the Sun temple at Konark which was constructed by the eastern Ganga ruler Narasimha Varmana, about 1250 A.D.

The Brihadesvara temple which was erected about 1000 A.D. is a contemporary of the Rajarani temple of Bhubaneswar.

The famous Kailasa temple at Ellora is in a class by itself because it is a rock-cut temple complex, which in many respects resembles the various rathas at Mahabalipuram. This temple was constructed during the reign of the Rashtrakuta King Krishna and belongs to the middle of the 8th century A.D.

The Ladkhan temple of Aihole belongs to about 5th century A.D. Here the architect has tried to give attention to the circumambulation path which is enclosed by means of a wall allowing devotees to have pradakshana or cirumambulatory of the holy of holies.

Incorrect

Solution: a)

The great temple, the grandest achievement of the artistic and architectural genius of Odisha is the Sun temple at Konark which was constructed by the eastern Ganga ruler Narasimha Varmana, about 1250 A.D.

The Brihadesvara temple which was erected about 1000 A.D. is a contemporary of the Rajarani temple of Bhubaneswar.

The famous Kailasa temple at Ellora is in a class by itself because it is a rock-cut temple complex, which in many respects resembles the various rathas at Mahabalipuram. This temple was constructed during the reign of the Rashtrakuta King Krishna and belongs to the middle of the 8th century A.D.

The Ladkhan temple of Aihole belongs to about 5th century A.D. Here the architect has tried to give attention to the circumambulation path which is enclosed by means of a wall allowing devotees to have pradakshana or cirumambulatory of the holy of holies.
Question 5 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Pavarana ceremony held in ancient Indian Buddhist monasteries.
1. It is the ceremony of initiation of new followers into Buddhist sangha.
2. The Monks confess their offences committed during their stay in the monasteries during the rainy season.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct

Solution: b)

Pavarana is a Buddhist holy day celebrated on the full moon of the eleventh lunar month. It marks the end of the month of Vassa, sometimes called “Buddhist Lent.” This day marks the end of the rainy season in some Asian countries like Thailand, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced. On this day, each monk must come before the community of monks and atone for an offense he may have committed during the Vassa.

Incorrect

Solution: b)

Pavarana is a Buddhist holy day celebrated on the full moon of the eleventh lunar month. It marks the end of the month of Vassa, sometimes called “Buddhist Lent.” This day marks the end of the rainy season in some Asian countries like Thailand, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced. On this day, each monk must come before the community of monks and atone for an offense he may have committed during the Vassa.