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1.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)?
1. FTII is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Culture.
2. It is based in Pune.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
D. None
Answer» C. Both
2.

Which of the following dynasty patronized Buddhism which was extended to China and other Asian countries through the Silk Road?

A. Gupta Empire
B. Indo-Scythian Kingdom
C. Indo-Parthian Kingdom
D. Kushan Empire
Answer» E.
3.

A Pagoda will be built in Bangladesh for which Buddhist teacher?

A. Atisa
B. Gautama Buddha
C. Nagasena
D. A da
Answer» B. Gautama Buddha
4.

Mahachaitya Stupa, has the privilege of being the largest stupa (95 feet high) in India. It is situated in -

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Telanagana
Answer» E.
5.

Theravada is a branch associated with -

A. Jainism
B. Hinduism
C. Buddhism
D. Islam
Answer» D. Islam
6.

Which sect of Buddhism flourished in Ceylon?

A. Mahayan
B. Hinayan
C. Vajrayana
D. Mahayana and Hinayana equally flourished
Answer» C. Vajrayana
7.

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding Stupas?
1) Concept of Stupa pre-dates Buddhism to the Vedic times.
2) In Buddhist tradition, originally 108 stupas were built after the death of Buddha.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Only 2
8.

The chatras on top of the Stupa represents

A. Four Noble Truths
B. Triratnas
C. Eight fold path
D. Nirvana
Answer» C. Eight fold path
9.

Which of the following is/are a part of the canonical literature of Buddhism?
1) Jataka Stories
2) Sutta pitaka
3) Vinyapitaka

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 2 and 3
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
10.

Indian steel was called as

A. Wootz
B. Yavanpriya
C. Gandhika
D. Vishti
Answer» B. Yavanpriya
11.

Indian dyers discovered which color/colors?

A. Yellow
B. Magenta
C. Blue
D. Both a and b
Answer» D. Both a and b
12.

Tangaliya work is from

A. Sikkim
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer» D. Arunachal Pradesh
13.

Which of the following will be broadcasted on All India Radio?

A. Buddhacharita
B. Bhagvad Gita
C. Mahabharata
D. Ramayana
Answer» D. Ramayana
14.

Dr. Ambedkar s Mahaparinirvan was celebrated. When is his birthday?

A. 14th April
B. 15th April
C. 16th April
D. 17th April
Answer» B. 15th April
15.

Nastaliq script is associated with which language?

A. Kashmiri
B. Urdu
C. Sanskrit
D. Hindustani
Answer» B. Urdu
16.

What is Dhaakis ?

A. A currency
B. Officials who mark land boundaries
C. Postmen
D. Instrument playing people
Answer» E.
17.

Which of the following is/are true regarding Koodiyattam?
1) Koodiyattam was a preserve of the Nair Clan of Kerala.
2) Mizhavu is a percussion instrument that is played by a person of the Ambalavas Nambiar caste in Koodiyattam performance.

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
18.

What is Mantrakam ?

A. Doctor in ancient times or a tantrik
B. A play
C. A tax
D. Minister
Answer» C. A tax
19.

Who wrote Pratigya Yaugandharayana ?

A. Bhasa
B. Kalidasa
C. Harshavardhan
D. Bana Bhatt
Answer» B. Kalidasa
20.

Which of the following is called Kumbh of Himalayas ?

A. Saga Dawa festival
B. Drupka Teshi festival
C. Naropa festival
D. Bumchu festival
Answer» D. Bumchu festival