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UPSC 2019 Art & Culture PYQ Solved

3 Art & Culture questions from UPSC 2019 Prelims GS Paper 1 — solved with answers

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Q11moderateSimilar Sounding
Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
(a) Chalukya
(b) Chandela
(c) Rashtrakuta
(d) Vijayanagara
Answer: (d)
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Q16hardCommon Misconception
With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
(b) Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.
(c) Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
(d) Tansen invented many Ragas.
Answer: (a)
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Q17moderateCommon Misconception
Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Shah Jahan
Answer: (c)
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