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UPSC CSE Prelims 2022 — Art & Culture Questions with Answers

All 12 Art & Culture previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Prelims 2022, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Art & Culture

   In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred to:

   • a)Clothing
   • b)Coins
   • c)Ornaments
   • d)Weapons
2. Q2.Art & Culture

   With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. TrishashtilakshanaMahapurana Which of the above are Jaina texts?

   • a)1, 2 and 3
   • b)2 and 4 only
   • c)1, 3 and 4
   • d)2, 3 and 4
3. Q3.Art & Culture

   With reference to Indian History, consider the following pairs: Historical person Known as 1. Aryadeva — Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga — Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni — Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

   • a)None of the pairs
   • b)Only one pair
   • c)Only two pairs
   • d)All three pairs
4. Q4.Art & Culture

   With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The first Mongol invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji. 2. During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city. 3. Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of north-west of his kingdom to Mongols. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • a)1 and 2
   • b)2 only
   • c)1 and 3
   • d)3 only
5. Q5.Art & Culture

   With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “KulahDaran”?

   • a)Arab merchants
   • b)Qalandars
   • c)Persian calligraphists
   • d)Sayyids
6. Q6.Art & Culture

   According to Kautiyla’s Arthahastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2. If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free. 3. If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master’s son. 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
7. Q7.Art & Culture

   Consider the following pairs: Site of Ashoka’s major rock edicts Location in the State of 1. Dhauli - Odisha 2. Erragudi - Andhra Pradesh 3. Jaugada - Madhya Pradesh 4. Kalsi - Karnataka How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

   • a)Only one pair
   • b)Only two pairs
   • c)Only three pairs
   • d)All four pairs
8. Q8.Art & Culture

   Consider the following pairs: King Dynasty 1. Nannuka - Chandela 2. Jayashakti - Paramara 3. Nagabhata II - Gurjara-Pratihara 4. Bhoja - Rashtrakuta How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

   • a)Only one pair
   • b)Only two pairs
   • c)Only three pairs
   • d)All four pairs
9. Q9.Art & Culture

   Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?

   • a)Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.
   • b)The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.
   • c)Sangam poems have no references to warrior ethic.
   • d)Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational.
10. Q10.Art & Culture

    “Yogavasistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

    • a)Akbar
    • b)Humayun
    • c)Shahjahan
    • d)Aurangzeb
11. Q11.Art & Culture

    The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the, teachings of Ramanuja?

    • a)The best means of salvation was devotion.
    • b)Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.
    • c)Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss.
    • d)Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.
12. Q12.Art & Culture

    The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple? 1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines. 2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni. 3. PranPratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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