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UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 — Art & Culture Questions with Answers

All 6 Art & Culture previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Prelims 2021, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Art & Culture

   With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to

   • a)Dance forms of Northwest India
   • b)Musical instruments
   • c)Pre-historic cave paintings
   • d)Tribal languages
2. Q2.Art & Culture

   Which one of the following statements is correct?

   • a)Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.
   • b)Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river.
   • c)Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river.
   • d)Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.
3. Q3.Art & Culture

   With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty. 2. It is the only circular temple built in India. 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region. 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building. Which of the statements given above are correct?

   • a)1 and 2
   • b)2 and 3 only
   • c)1 and 4
   • d)2, 3 and 4
4. Q4.Art & Culture

   Which one of the following ancient towns is well known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

   • a)Dholavira
   • b)Kalibangan
   • c)Rakhigarhi
   • d)Ropar
5. Q5.Art & Culture

   Consider the following pairs: 1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines 2. Chandraketugarh : Terracotta art 3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

   • a)1 only
   • b)1 and 2
   • c)3 only
   • d)2 and 3
6. Q6.Art & Culture

   Consider the following statements: 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order. 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there. 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year. Which of the statements given above are correct?

   • a)1 and 2 only
   • b)2 and 3 only
   • c)1 and 3 only
   • d)1, 2 and 3