Art & Culture MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Art & Culture - Download Free PDF

Key Points:
1st Statement: Correct. ‘Bhāśāpōśini’ was indeed a literary journal published by the ‘Bāshāpōshini Sabha’ in 1892, and it was edited by Kaṇdattil Varghese Mappila. The journal played a significant role in Malayalam prose development, particularly in standardizing the prose style and encouraging literary discussions.

2nd Statement: Incorrect. While the ‘Kandara Proclamation’ of 1809 by Velu Thampy is famous for its call to revolt against British rule, it was not a work of prose style in the literary sense. The proclamation was a political declaration and is known for its inspiring tone, but it does not significantly contribute to prose development in the literary sense.

3rd Statement: Correct. ‘Vidyāvilāsini’, published by P. Govindha Pillai in 1881, was supported by Maharaja Visakham Thirunal and played an important role in the literary development of Kerala, focusing on modernizing Malayalam prose and promoting education.

4th Statement: Correct. ‘Vidyaavinodini’, published by C.P. Achyutamenon in 1890, contributed significantly to the standardization of Malayalam prose diction. This journal helped in setting a formal structure for Malayalam prose, contributing to the refinement and establishment of standardized prose.

Important Information:
The role of periodicals like ‘Bhāśāpōśini’ and ‘Vidyaavinodini’ in the evolution of Malayalam prose was critical in the 19th century, as they laid the foundation for a modern prose style.
‘Vidyāvilāsini’ focused on literary development, and the support from Maharaja Visakham Thirunal was crucial in its success.
The ‘Kandara Proclamation’ was an important historical document and contributed to Kerala's freedom struggle, but it was not directly related to the development of Malayalam prose style.
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Bāshāpōshini Sabha and its journal ‘Bhāśāpōśini’ were instrumental in promoting the standardization of language in Kerala, especially in literary circles.
C.P. Achyutamenon’s ‘Vidyaavinodini’ journal helped in shaping Malayalam literary criticism and standardizing prose, which became a model for future writers

Key Points

• Statement 1 is correct: Literary journals such as Vidyavinodini, Bhashaposhini, and Kerala Patrika helped in shaping modern Malayalam prose style more rapidly than newspapers.
• Statement 2 is correct: K. Ramakrishna Pillai, through his editorial work in Swadeshabhimani, modernized prose with analytical, flexible writing.
• Statement 3 is correct: Indulekha (1889) by O. Chandu Menon is officially recognized as the first modern novel in Malayalam.
• Statement 4 is correct: By the late 19th century, Malayalam translations of Puranic texts like Bhagavad Gita and Brahmāndapurāṇam were completed, contributing to spiritual and literary development.

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• Literary journals provided a platform for fiction, social critique, and reformist ideas.
• Early translations helped Malayalam evolve into a literary language capable of expressing philosophical and moral themes.

Key Points:
Kēraḷa Mitram was the first secular periodical published in Kerala, started by Devji Bhimji in 1881.
It was secular because it focused on general issues and social topics, rather than being purely religious like earlier periodicals.
Important Information:
Kēraḷa Mitram marked a significant step in the evolution of Malayalam journalism, moving away from religious narratives and addressing more secular issues like society, culture, and politics.
It was an important milestone in the development of secular literature and journalism in Kerala.
Additional Information:
Rājyasamāchāram, Kēraḷa Patrika, and MalayāḷI were important periodicals in the early days of Malayalam journalism but came after Kēraḷa Mitram.

Key Points:
1st Statement: Correct. Maharaja Swati Thirunal, Maharaja Ayilyam Thirunal, and Maharaja Visakham Thirunal were indeed highly invested in promoting education and literature in Kerala. They contributed to the cultural and intellectual development of Kerala through their patronage of literature and education.

2nd Statement: Correct. Kerala Varma Valiyakoyi Thampuran served as the chairman of the Text Book Committee, which was established in 1866 to promote textbook publication for schools and to cater to the literary needs of the public.

3rd Statement: Incorrect. Pachu Moothath did write an important work on his life, but he wrote his autobiography earlier, in the mid-19th century, not in 1894, and it narrated his life up to 1871, not as late as 1894. His autobiography is considered one of the first modern autobiographies in Malayalam, but the year mentioned in the statement is incorrect.

4th Statement: Correct. Maharaja Visakham Thirunal did indeed publish a collection of short biographies of prominent historical figures such as Alexander the Great, Aristotle, and others. This collection played a significant role in shaping Malayalam prose in the 19th century.

Important Information:
The Maharajas of Travancore played a major role in shaping Kerala’s educational landscape, especially during the 19th century, with significant contributions to literature, science, and art.
The establishment of the Text Book Committee by Maharaja Ayilyam Thirunal in 1866 was a key step in making education more accessible to the general public.
Additional Information:
Pachu Moothath’s autobiography stands out as a pioneering work in the development of modern Malayalam prose. His work was instrumental in moving beyond the traditional literary styles of the time and introducing a more narrative style of writing.
Maharaja Visakham Thirunal’s biography collection was part of his broader effort to educate and inspire the masses, promoting figures who played crucial roles in global history.

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Samkśeepaveedār̤tham is the first printed book in Malayalam, written by Priest Clement and printed in 1772 in Rome. It marked the beginning of printed literature in Malayalam.

Malayalam-English Dictionary and other works like The Malayalam translation of the Bible and Viśuddha Treesyaagute Caritram are significant contributions, but they were printed later.

Important Information:
Samkśeepaveedār̤tham was an important religious text and part of the early Christian missionary efforts to spread Christian teachings in Kerala.

The first Malayalam printed book helped bridge the gap between oral traditions and the written form of Malayalam, laying the foundation for modern Malayalam literature.

Additional Information:
The printing of Samkśeepaveedār̤tham in 1772 is a major event in Kerala's literary history, as it signifies the transition from oral to written culture in Malayalam.
Priest Clement was a key figure in the Christian missionary movement in Kerala, and his work marked a turning point in the history of the Malayalam language

The correct answer is Maharashtra.

Key Points

• Banganga festival is celebrated at Malabar Hills, Mumbai.
• It is an annual music festival celebrated for 2 days particularly at Malabar Hills, in  Mumbai Maharashtra.
• It is celebrated every year in the month of January jointly by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Heritage society  Mumbai.
• Its name is based on a holy water tank named Banganga Tank in the Walkeshwar  Temple complex at Malabar Hills. 

Additional Information

• The festival was first celebrated in 1992.
• Classical music performances are given by classical musicians from all over the country to promote and conserve our cultural heritage.
• The  Walkeshwar Temple was constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries by the Sahara dynasty.
• The Banganga tank is constructed along with the temple for water conservation.
• It was destroyed by the Portuguese later it was renovated in 1715.

The correct answer is the Vijayanagar Empire.

Key Points

•  The Provida style of architecture belongs to the Vijayanagar Empire, which was a South Indian empire that ruled from the 14th to 17th century.
•  This style of architecture is characterized by intricate carvings, sculptures, and ornamental details on pillars, walls, and ceilings of temples and palaces.
• The Vijayanagar Empire was known for its patronage of art and architecture, and the Provida style was one of the many styles that flourished during this time.
• The Vijayanagar rulers were great builders. During this period, palaces, temples, huge halls (maha mandapa), forts, towers, public buildings, dams, tanks, and canals were constructed.

Additional Information

•  The Bahmani Empire, on the other hand, was a Muslim kingdom that ruled parts of South India from the 14th to 16th century, and its architecture was influenced by Persian and Islamic styles.
• The Mauryan Empire was an ancient Indian empire that existed from the 4th to 2nd century BCE, and its architecture is known for its monumental pillars, rock-cut caves, and stupas.
•  The Gupta Empire was another ancient Indian empire that existed from the 4th to 6th century CE, and its architecture is known for its temple complexes, sculptures, and paintings.

The correct answer is Samudragupta.

Key PointsVeena is regarded as a 'Divine Instrument'.

• Samudragupta period gold coins and inscriptions suggest that he was an accomplished poet, and also played music.
  • He was also shown playing the veena on his coins.
  • He was also known as a man of musical art.

• The depiction of king Samudragupta holding such an instrument on his gold coins testifies to the popularity of the instrument, and also of the interest in music and the arts of a king who was also one of the greatest military conquerors in Indian history.

Additional Information

• Ashoka, on the other hand, is known for his role in spreading Buddhism and promoting non-violence.
• Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya dynasty and is known for his conquests and administration skills.
• Chandragupta I was a ruler of the Gupta dynasty and is known for his patronage of arts and literature, but not specifically for music.

The correct answer is Nose.

Key Points

• Bari Jewellery is worn on the nose.
• The costumes of the women of Rajasthan are very colourful and artistic.

Important Points

• Tagadi Jewellery is worn around the waist.
• Apart from this, Rajasthan women also wear ornaments like girdle, kankati, condor, etc. on the waist.
• Toti Jewellery is worn in the ears.
• Gokhru jewellery is worn in the hand. It is a quirky Kada worn in the hand.
• Lalar Jewellery is worn around the neck. Apart from this, Rajasthan women also wear ornaments like Tulsi, Kanthahar, Matarmala, Hansli, Chandanhar, Galsari, Galpatio, Necklace, Chain, Jhalar, Thumohran, Mandali, Hansahar, etc.

The correct answer is "Dussehra"

Key Points

• Hindus celebrate Dussehra, also known as Dasara or Vijayadashami, as the victory of Rama, a Vishnu avatar, over the ten-headed demon king Ravana, who kidnapped Rama's bride, Sita.
• The festival of Dussehra is observed with great zeal and grandeur.
• It includes Ram Lila, a grand theatrical presentation of Rama's life narrative performed in North India.
• In open fields at night, effigies of Ravana—often combined with those of Meghnada, Ravana's son, and Kumbhkarana, Ravana's brother—are lit on fire.

Additional Information

• Onam is an annual harvest festival in India that is mostly observed by Keralan Hindus.
• Diwali, often known as the "Festival of Lights," is observed by lighting lamps and setting off rockets and crackers.
• Pongal, also known as Thai Pongal, is a several-day Hindu harvest festival that Tamil people in India and Sri Lanka celebrate. 

The correct answer is Both statements are correct.

Key Points

• Haryana Sahitya Akademi-
  • Established - July 09, 1970
  • Headquarters - Panchkula
  • President of the Academy - Chief Minister
  • Harigandha Literary Magazine:
    • It is a Hindi-language literary magazine.
    • It is published from Haryana Sahitya Akademi, Panchkula, Haryana.
  • Haryana Sahitya Akademi was earlier under the Ministry of Education of Haryana but since 2011 it is under the Department of Information and Public Relations.

Important Points

• Haryana Urdu Sahitya Akademi
  • Established- 22 December 1985
  • Headquarter – Panchkula
  • Magazine - Jamuna Coast
  • President- Chief Minister
• Haryana Granth Academy
  • Establishment- 1970
  • Location- Panchkula
  • Purpose- the creation of human texts
  • Magazine- Saptasindhu Katha Samaj
  • President- Chief Minister
• Haryana Academy of History and Culture
  • Established- July 2006
  • Reorganization- 27 July 2010
  • Headquarters- Gulzarilal Nanda Kendra, Kurukshetra
  • President- Chief Minister

A Muslim dynasty known as the Mughals ruled an area with a predominance of Hindus. A large portion of South Asia was under the rule of the Mughal Empire, an early-modern empire, between the 16th and 19th centuries. According to conventional wisdom, Babur founded the Mughal Empire in 1526.

Key PointsA specific type of South Asian painting, primarily North Indian, known as "Mughal painting," is limited to miniatures for use as book illustrations or as individual pieces to be kept in albums. It was inspired by Persian miniature painting and developed in the Mughal Empire's court between the 16th and 18th centuries. 

• The Mughal miniature style and standards had been formalized by Akbar, and his son Jahangir elevated them even further (1605–1627).
• Jahangir showed an early interest in the arts. Unlike his father Akbar, who ordered artwork and manuscripts depicting important political and religious themes, Jahangir had an eclectic taste and valued subtle observations and minute details.
• A court painter and Mughal painter of the seventeenth century, Ustad Mansur lived from 1590 to 1624. He developed during the reign of Jahangir (1605–1627), a time when he was particularly skilled at painting plants and animals.
• In addition to being the first to illustrate the Siberian crane, Mansoor was the first artist to depict the dodo in color. Mansoor was Jahangir's constant traveling companion during his period.
• He received the title of ustad (which means master) toward the end of Akbar's reign, and under Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor, his masterpieces earned him the title of Ndir-al-'Asr ("Unequalled of the age").

​Hence, we can conclude that only II is correct. 

The correct option is 3

Concept:

• India’s first ‘mega-science’ exhibition ‘Vigyan Samagam’ was inaugurated in Mumbai.
• It is organised by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM).
• After Mumbai, the exhibition will move to Bengaluru from 7 July, and on to Kolkata and then New Delhi.

The correct answer is Both of these.

Important Points

•  There are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. 
• Ajanta Caves & Ellora Caves are located in Maharashtra and UNESCO included them as a world heritage site in 1983.
• Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi are located in Bihar and UNESCO included it as a world heritage site in 1989.

Additional Information

•  Ajanta Caves
  • These are rock-cut caves.
  • There are a total of 29 caves.
• Ellora Caves
  • There are 34 monasteries and temples.
• Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
  •  Monolithic pillars, palaces, temples, and monasteries are part of it.
  • It is considered the oldest Buddhist Sanctuary in existence. 

The correct answer is Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

Key Points

• Indian Council for Cultural Relations:
  • It is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India, involved in India's global cultural relations, through cultural exchange with other countries and their people.
  • Maulana Abul Kalam Azad​ was its founder and its first President.
  • It was founded on 9 April 1950.
  • It is headquartered in New Delhi.

Additional Information Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

• Saudi Arabia is where Abul Kalam Azad (1888–1958) was born.
• He opposed Partition and supported Hindu-Muslim harmony.
• He was an Arabic scholar, author, theologian, and advocate for education.
• He participated in the national movement and was a leader in Congress.
• He disapproved of separatist Muslim politics.
• In the first united cabinet, he later rose to the position of Minister of Education.
• He assumed the role of President of the Indian National Congress at an early age.
• He started the weekly Urdu publication Al-Hilal, which was essential in promoting good relations between Muslims and Hindus.