Some of the UPSC multiple choice questions of Art & Culture that help you to crack the UPSC examination without any difficulties, but remember without hard work nothing is possible.

1. Which of the following is/are feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture?

1. curvilinear shikara

2. recessed sculptures

3. gopuram

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer : (b)

2. Consider the facts:

1. Agra Fort

2. Elephanta Caves

3. Ellora Caves

4. Fatehpur Sikri

Which among above is/are included under UNESCO world heritage sights?

Codes:

(a) Only 1

(b) 2, 3 and 4

(c) 3 and 4

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer : (d)

3. Which of the following epithets are associated with Mahavira?

1. Nayaputta

2. Vesaliya

3. Vedehadinna

4. Purisadaniya

Select the correct answer from the following:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

(b) 1, 3 and 4 are correct

(c) 2, 3 and 4 are correct

(d) All are correct

Answer : (a)

4. In which of the following sites major rock edicts of Ashoka have been found?

1. Laurya-Nandangarh

2. Rampurva

3. Palkigundu

4. Bairat

Select the correct answer from the following:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

(b) 3 and 4 are correct

(c) 1, 3 and 4 are correct

(d) None are correct

Answer : (d)

5. Which of the following statements holds true for Aryabhatta?

1. He held that the earth was a sphere

2. He held that the earth rotated on its axis

3. His views were rejected by Varahamihira

Select the correct answer from the following:

(a) 1 and 2 are correct

(b) 2 and 3 are correct

(c) 1 and 3 are correct

(d) All are correct

Answer : (d)

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