UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 11 December 2024 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more.We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following sites is considered the largest Indus Valley Civilization site discovered so far?
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Solution: c)
- Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana is considered the largest site of the Indus Valley Civilization. Excavations have revealed granaries, cemeteries, drains, and terracotta bricks, indicating it was a significant urban centre and possibly a provincial capital.
- While Mohenjo-daro and Harappa are among the most famous sites, they are not the largest. Dholavira is notable for its advanced water management but is not the largest site.
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Solution: c)
- Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana is considered the largest site of the Indus Valley Civilization. Excavations have revealed granaries, cemeteries, drains, and terracotta bricks, indicating it was a significant urban centre and possibly a provincial capital.
- While Mohenjo-daro and Harappa are among the most famous sites, they are not the largest. Dholavira is notable for its advanced water management but is not the largest site.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization:
- The script on Harappan seals is mostly written from right to left.
- No depictions of the cow have been found on any Indus Valley seals.
- The drainage system in Harappan cities was advanced and well-planned.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution: d)
- The Harappan script is predominantly written from right to left.
- Despite the importance of cattle in later Indian cultures, no depictions of cows have been found on Harappan seals; instead, animals like unicorns, bulls, and rhinoceroses are common.
- The cities had an advanced drainage system, with interconnected drains that were covered and regularly maintained, reflecting sophisticated urban planning.
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Solution: d)
- The Harappan script is predominantly written from right to left.
- Despite the importance of cattle in later Indian cultures, no depictions of cows have been found on Harappan seals; instead, animals like unicorns, bulls, and rhinoceroses are common.
- The cities had an advanced drainage system, with interconnected drains that were covered and regularly maintained, reflecting sophisticated urban planning.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following is a distinctive architectural feature of the Nayaka School, differentiating it from earlier Dravidian styles?
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Solution: b)
- The Nayaka School, flourishing between the 16th and 18th centuries AD under the Nayaka rulers, is also known as the Madurai School.
- It retained the Dravidian architectural style but expanded its scale and introduced unique features.
- One such distinctive feature is the presence of Prakarams, which are huge corridors or enclosed precincts around the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), along with roofed ambulatory passageways for circumambulation.
- These corridors allowed devotees to walk around the shrine in a covered passage, enhancing the ritual experience.
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Solution: b)
- The Nayaka School, flourishing between the 16th and 18th centuries AD under the Nayaka rulers, is also known as the Madurai School.
- It retained the Dravidian architectural style but expanded its scale and introduced unique features.
- One such distinctive feature is the presence of Prakarams, which are huge corridors or enclosed precincts around the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), along with roofed ambulatory passageways for circumambulation.
- These corridors allowed devotees to walk around the shrine in a covered passage, enhancing the ritual experience.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following features is characteristic of the Bengal provincial style of architecture during the medieval period?
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Solution: a)
The Bengal provincial style is notable for the Bengal roof with sloping cornices, a design inspired by traditional bamboo construction. This style was adopted by Muslim architects
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Solution: a)
The Bengal provincial style is notable for the Bengal roof with sloping cornices, a design inspired by traditional bamboo construction. This style was adopted by Muslim architects
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Malwa provincial style of architecture:
- It emphasized environmental adaptation, incorporating large windows and baulis (stepwells).
- The use of different colored stones and marbles was a prominent feature.
- Structures often included a three-arched façade and bulbous domes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
- The Malwa style is known for its environmental adaptation, including features like large windows for ventilation and baulis (stepwells) for water storage.
- The use of different colored stones and marbles added to the aesthetic appeal and was a prominent feature of Malwa architecture.
- The three-arched façade and bulbous domes are characteristic of the Deccan (Bijapur) style, not Malwa. Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Solution: a)
- The Malwa style is known for its environmental adaptation, including features like large windows for ventilation and baulis (stepwells) for water storage.
- The use of different colored stones and marbles added to the aesthetic appeal and was a prominent feature of Malwa architecture.
- The three-arched façade and bulbous domes are characteristic of the Deccan (Bijapur) style, not Malwa. Statement 3 is incorrect.
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