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| Year | Q | Subject | Question | Practice |
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| 2026 | 1 | Art & Culture | Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music ? | Open |
| 2026 | 4 | Art & Culture | Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara ? | Open |
| 2026 | 6 | Art & Culture | The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents : | Open |
| 2026 | 12 | Art & Culture | What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography ? | Open |
| 2026 | 14 | Art & Culture | Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct? 1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley.… | Open |
| 2026 | 19 | Art & Culture | Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the: | Open |
| 2026 | 37 | Art & Culture | Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO… | Open |
| 2026 | 85 | Art & Culture | Consider the following statements with regard to the film 'Boong': The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BA… | Open |
| 2025 | 28 | Art & Culture | The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in: | Open |
| 2025 | 92 | Art & Culture | The famous female figurine known as ‘Dancing Girl’, found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of | Open |
| 2024 | 13 | Art & Culture | Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa ? | Open |
| 2024 | 14 | Art & Culture | Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on : | Open |
| 2024 | 38 | Art & Culture | Consider the following statements : 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the s… | Open |
| 2023 | 2 | Art & Culture | With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repo… | Open |
| 2023 | 4 | Art & Culture | Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems? | Open |
| 2023 | 6 | Art & Culture | With reference to ancient Indian History, * consider the following pairs: Literary work Author 1.Devichandragupta : Bilhana 2.Hammira-Mahakavya … | Open |
| 2023 | 7 | Art & Culture | "Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as livi… | Open |
| 2023 | 62 | Art & Culture | Consider the following pairs : Site Well known for 1.Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine 2.Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine 3.Sittanavasal : Jain cave s… | Open |
| 2022 | 55 | Art & Culture | With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Ma… | Open |
| 2022 | 56 | Art & Culture | With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical person — Known as 1. Aryadeva – Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga – Buddhist s… | Open |
| 2022 | 93 | Art & Culture | Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct? | Open |
| 2022 | 94 | Art & Culture | "Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of: | Open |
| 2021 | 31 | Art & Culture | With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the re… | Open |
| 2021 | 49 | Art & Culture | Which one of the following statements is correct? | Open |
| 2021 | 95 | Art & Culture | With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to | Open |
| 2020 | 11 | Art & Culture | With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term paramitas? | Open |
| 2020 | 42 | Art & Culture | With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottara… | Open |
| 2020 | 57 | Art & Culture | With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: Famous Place Present State 1. Bhilsa : Madhya Pradesh 2. Dwarasamudra : Ma… | Open |
| 2020 | 91 | Art & Culture | With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana : Priest with … | Open |
| 2019 | 59 | Art & Culture | Consider the following statements: 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Trading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the ab… | Open |
| 2019 | 71 | Art & Culture | Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of | Open |
| 2018 | 22 | Art & Culture | Consider the following pairs: Tradition - State 1. Chapchar Kut festival - Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba ballad - Manipur 3. Thang-Ta dance - Sikkim… | Open |
| 2018 | 42 | Art & Culture | The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the | Open |
| 2018 | 44 | Art & Culture | With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise o… | Open |
| 2018 | 71 | Art & Culture | With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to | Open |
| 2018 | 72 | Art & Culture | With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khanka… | Open |
| 2018 | 74 | Art & Culture | With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world? | Open |
| 2017 | 3 | Art & Culture | With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. 2. … | Open |
| 2017 | 19 | Art & Culture | The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at | Open |
| 2017 | 20 | Art & Culture | Consider the following pairs: Traditions — Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival – Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra – Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari – San… | Open |
| 2017 | 25 | Art & Culture | Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given… | Open |
| 2017 | 87 | Art & Culture | With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical… | Open |
| 2016 | 35 | Art & Culture | Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty? | Open |
| 2016 | 75 | Art & Culture | With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect o… | Open |
| 2016 | 90 | Art & Culture | What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the … | Open |
| 2015 | 39 | Art & Culture | Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answe… | Open |
| 2015 | 54 | Art & Culture | With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest? | Open |
| 2015 | 96 | Art & Culture | Kalamkari painting refers to | Open |
| 2014 | 1 | Art & Culture | In Medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for | Open |
| 2014 | 5 | Art & Culture | Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha. Select the correct answ… | Open |
| 2014 | 6 | Art & Culture | Every year, a month long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant samplings of fruit-beari… | Open |
| 2014 | 23 | Art & Culture | With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. 2. It is… | Open |
| 2014 | 24 | Art & Culture | Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal y… | Open |
| 2014 | 25 | Art & Culture | With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Famous work of sculpture — Site. 1. A grand image of Budd… | Open |
| 2014 | 27 | Art & Culture | With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'? | Open |
| 2014 | 28 | Art & Culture | Consider the following pairs: 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka. Which of the pairs given above is/are correc… | Open |
| 2014 | 29 | Art & Culture | With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous Shrine — Location. 1. Tabo monastery an… | Open |
| 2014 | 30 | Art & Culture | Consider the following statements: 1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propou… | Open |
| 2014 | 31 | Art & Culture | A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their | Open |
| 2014 | 33 | Art & Culture | Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was | Open |
| 2014 | 68 | Art & Culture | Consider the following languages: 1. Gujarati 2. Kannada 3. Telugu. Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classical Language/Languages' … | Open |
| 2014 | 84 | Art & Culture | With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to | Open |
| 2014 | 87 | Art & Culture | Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy? | Open |
| 2014 | 94 | Art & Culture | The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from | Open |
| 2013 | 2 | Art & Culture | Consider the following Bhakti Saints: 1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell… | Open |
| 2013 | 7 | Art & Culture | Consider the following historical places: 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is/are also known for mur… | Open |
| 2013 | 8 | Art & Culture | With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school: 1. Sankhya does not… | Open |
| 2013 | 29 | Art & Culture | In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancien… | Open |
| 2013 | 54 | Art & Culture | With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The cases at Badami are the oldest survivin… | Open |
| 2013 | 86 | Art & Culture | Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two? | Open |
| 2013 | 87 | Art & Culture | Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism? | Open |
| 2013 | 97 | Art & Culture | Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 2. Every o… | Open |
| 2012 | 67 | Art & Culture | With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are co… | Open |
| 2012 | 68 | Art & Culture | How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dances? 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not… | Open |