Indian Arts & Culture

6. In which century, the Rajatarangini of Kalhana was composed?

(A) 10th
(B) 11th
(C) 12th
(D) 13th

Correct Answer: (C) 12th

Answer Explanation:
The Rajatarangini ( “The River of Kings”) is a metrical historical chronicle of north-western Indian subcontinent, particularly the kings of Kashmir, written in Sanskrit by Kashmiri Brahman Kalhana in 12th century CE.
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7. Who among the following is the author of Kitab-ur-Rehla?

(A) Maulana Sharafuddin Ali Yazid
(B) Amir Timur
(C) Ibn-i-Battuta
(D) Khwaja Abdullah Malik Isami

Correct Answer: (C) Ibn-i-Battuta

Answer Explanation:
Ibn battuta was an Arab traveler and adventure from Morocco. His book is a primary source of history of the region of Muhammad bin Tughluq it throws light on the socio-political condition of his times.
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8. Which among the following temples of India is known as Black Pagoda?

(A) Sun Temple, Konark
(B) Brihadeeswara Temple, Tanjore
(C) Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri
(D) Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

Correct Answer: (A) Sun Temple, Konark

Answer Explanation:
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century temple of Odisha, built by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. It is also known as Black Pagoda. It’s a World Heritage Site. It is considered as an architectural marvel for which Odisha, best known worldwide.
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9. Who among the following has written “Bharat Durdasha”?

(A) Maithili Sharan Gupt
(B) Munshi Prem Chand
(C) Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
(D) Bharatendu Harishchandra

Correct Answer: (D) Bharatendu Harishchandra

Answer Explanation:
Bharatendu Harishchandra (1850 – 1885) lived only for 34 years but he was such a great writer that he is known as the father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. His pen name was “Rasa”. The title “Bharatendu” was conferred on him at a public meeting by scholars of Kashi in 1880 for his role in the development of Hindi Literature. The government of India confers the Bharatendu Harishchandra Awards since 1983 to promote original writings in Hindi mass communication.
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10. Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state

(A) Manipur
(B) Nagaland
(C) Mizoram
(D) Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: (B) Nagaland

Answer Explanation:
Hornbill Festival is celebrated in Nagaland every year in the first week of December. It is one of the biggest indigenous festivals in the country. The festival is a tribute to Hornbill, the most admired and revered bird for the Nagas for its qualities of alertness and grandeur.
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