Raja Ravi Varma is particularly known for combining Indian themes with which artistic tradition?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Raja Ravi Varma combined European academic painting techniques with Indian mythological, literary and cultural subjects.
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Question 2 / 10 MediumArchitecture
Consider the following statements regarding the Gond community:
It is widely distributed in central India.
Several Gond groups speak languages belonging to the Dravidian family.
Gond painting is an important traditional art form.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The Gonds are widely distributed across central Indian states. Several Gond groups speak Dravidian-family languages, and Gond painting is a well-known traditional art form.
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Question 3 / 10 MediumArchitecture
The establishment of the Khalsa Panth is associated with Baisakhi of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: According to the notes, Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa Panth at Anandpur Sahib in 1699 on Baisakhi.
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Question 4 / 10 MediumArchitecture
Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam is associated with the Indian diaspora in which country?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The temple is located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and reflects the historical presence and cultural traditions of the Tamil and wider Indian diaspora.
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Question 5 / 10 MediumReligion & Philosophy
The Chenchu are classified as:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Chenchu are among India's recognised PVTGs.
Question 6 / 10 MediumArchitecture
Which of the following events is associated with Baisakhi?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The notes associate Baisakhi 1699 with Guru Gobind Singh's establishment of the Khalsa Panth at Anandpur Sahib.
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Question 7 / 10 MediumUNESCO Heritage
Archaeological discoveries of amphorae can provide evidence about:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Amphorae are valuable archaeological evidence because their production, distribution and contents can reveal trade routes, maritime commerce and economic relationships.
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Question 8 / 10 MediumReligion & Philosophy
The traditional habitat of the Muthuvan community is mainly:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The community has traditionally inhabited forested and mountainous areas of the Western Ghats.
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Question 9 / 10 MediumReligion & Philosophy
Mithun, also known as Gayal, is scientifically known as:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Mithun or Gayal is scientifically known as Bos frontalis and is closely associated with the tribal societies and ecosystems of Northeast India.
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Question 10 / 10 MediumArchitecture
Chennakeshava Temple at Belur was commissioned by which Hoysala ruler?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana commissioned the temple, which was consecrated in 1117 CE.