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UPSC 2017 Art & Culture PYQ Solved

4 Art & Culture questions from UPSC 2017 Prelims GS Paper 1 — solved with answers

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Q12moderateAbsolute Qualifier
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements : 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance. 3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
Answer: (b)
Trap: Absolute Qualifier
Statement 2 uses 'only' as an absolute qualifier. While cymbals (kartals) are prominent, drums (mridanga/pung) are also used. The word 'only' makes the statement false. Students who associate Sankirtana with cymbals may overlook this.
Q69easy
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
(a) Ajanta
(b) Badami
(c) Bagh
(d) Ellora
Answer: (a)
Q70easyDistractor Pairing
Consider the following pairs : Traditions — Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival — Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra — Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari — Santhals Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Trap: Distractor Pairing
Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra is associated with Uttarakhand's Kumaon/Garhwal region (not Gonds who are from central India). Wari-Warkari tradition is from Maharashtra (Vithoba devotees), not Santhals (who are from Jharkhand/Bengal). Only Chaliha Sahib-Sindhis is correct.
Q75easyDistractor Pairing
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples ? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
Trap: Distractor Pairing
Amarakantak is famous as the origin of Narmada and Son rivers and has temples to Narmada (not a Sun temple). Omkareshwar is famous for its Jyotirlinga (Shiva temple, not Sun). Only Arasavalli in Andhra Pradesh has a famous Sun temple (Suryanarayana Temple).
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