Q66easy
Who of the following is the author of the books "The India Way" and "Why Bharat Matters" ?
(a) Bhupender Yadav
(b) Nalin Mehta
(c) Shashi Tharoor
(d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Answer: (d)
UPSC 2024 Art & Culture PYQ Solved
4 Art & Culture questions from UPSC 2024 Prelims GS Paper 1 — solved with answers
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Q73moderateDistractor Pairing
Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa ?
(a) Kavyalankara
(b) Natyashastra
(c) Madhyama-vyayoga
(d) Mahabhashya
Answer: (c)
Trap: Distractor Pairing
All four are important Sanskrit works, creating confusion. Kavyalankara is by Bhamaha/Vamana (literary criticism). Natyashastra is by Bharata Muni (dramaturgy). Mahabhashya is by Patanjali (grammar commentary). Students who confuse Bhasa with Bharata (similar-sounding names) might pick (b). Madhyama-vyayoga (a one-act play about Bhima and Ghatotkacha) is indeed by Bhasa.
Q75moderateOutdated Info
Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO :
1. Shantiniketan
2. Rani-ki-Vav
3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodhgaya
How many of the above properties were included in 2023 ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer: (b)
Trap: Outdated Info
Shantiniketan and Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas were inscribed in 2023. Rani-ki-Vav was inscribed in 2014, and Mahabodhi Temple in 2002. Students may confuse the year of inscription for older sites, especially Rani-ki-Vav which was in news for appearing on the new Rs 100 note. The trap targets those who conflate 'being in the news' with '2023 inscription.'
Q90easy
Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO ?
(a) Chhau dance
(b) Durga puja
(c) Garba dance
(d) Kumbh mela
Answer: (c)