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This section includes 20 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your GS questions based on daily current affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 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 Stories2) Sutta pitaka3) 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 | |