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Quiz 11 Flashcards

1
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The famous Bronze in India was from which dynasty

A

CHOLA DYNASTY

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2
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This particular type of sari originated in West Bengal and is known for depictions of mythological scenes on the pallu of the sari.

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Baluchari Saree

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3
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The ancient city of Pataliputra was famous for which kind of pottery

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Black Pottery

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4
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a natural perfume oil that is derived from plant sources like herbs, blooming flowers, spices, barks, and other such organic sources

A

ATTAR

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5
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The perfume capital of India is

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KANNAUJ in Uttar Pradesh

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6
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The famous Batik designs are from which country

A

Indonesia

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7
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After Indian Independence this famous lady revived the handloom and handicraft Industry in India

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Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

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8
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In the Hindu caste system the people who were teachers, priests and advisers to kings were the

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Brahmins

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9
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In the Hindu caste system the people who were Kings, ministers and army Generals were the

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Kshatriyas

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10
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In the Hindu caste system the people who were merchants and traders were the

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Vaishyas

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11
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In the Hindu caste system the craftspeople were the

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Shudras

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12
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In the Hindu caste system who were below the Shudras

A

The untouchables

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13
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The city of Tanjavur is in which Indian State

A

Tamil Nadu

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14
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Name this famous Temple in the city of Tanjavur

A

Brihadeshwara Temple

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15
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The Brihadeshwara Temple in Tanjavur was commisioned by which King

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Raja Raja of the Chola Dynasty

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16
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What is the first Handicraft of the world

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Pottery

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17
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Where was the potters wheel Invented

A

Mesopotamia

18
Q

The famous idol makers of Kolkatta live in which locality

A

Kumartuli

19
Q

Name this goddess holding ten weapons in her ten hands and riding a fierce lion

A

Ma Durga

20
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Name the famous demon killed by Ma Durga

A

MAHISHASURA

21
Q

The oldest metal figurine found in India is the

A

Dancing Girl of Mohenjo daro

22
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This famous Iron Pillar was constructed by which ruler

A

Chandragupta 2

23
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What is so special about the Iron Pillar at Delhi

A

Construceted in 500 AD it has still not rusted

24
Q

The famous Damascus Swords were made from steel from which country

A

India

25
Q

The tribal artists of Madya Pradesh and Chattisgargh made these lively figurines called

A

DHOKRA

26
Q

Name three famous places in South India where temples are located

A

Kanchipuram
Madurai
Hampi

27
Q

In Sanskrit a crafsman is known as a

A

SHILPIN

28
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The traditional Indian system of architecture is known as

A

Vastu Shastra

29
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The ancient Indiuan text for arts and craft was known as

A

Shilpa Shastra

30
Q

Buddha is also known as

A

Sakyamuni

31
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A paste of white powder used to make intricate designs on the floor in Begal. These designs are called

A

ALPANA

32
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In south India the pattern made with rice powder on the threshold of a home is called

A

KOLAM

33
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In North India the patterns made on the floor are called

A

RANGOLI

34
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These folk paintaings made by the women in Bihar are known as

A

Madhubani Paintings

35
Q

What is a 500th anniversary called?

A

A quincentenary

36
Q

Where is the ‘Great Sphinx ‘ situated?

A

Giza,Egypt

37
Q

Which vaccine is administered for the prevention of tuberculosis?

A

BCG

38
Q

What is the full form of the vaccine BCG?

A

Bacillus Calmette- Guerin-

named after the french bacteriologists who pioneered this vaccine

39
Q

which mineral is abundantly present in the bones?

A

Calcium

40
Q

Which Asian river rises in Tibet as the Tsangpo ,flows through the HImalayas as the Dihang and joins the Ganga at its delta?

A

River Brahmaputra

41
Q

Give the chemical name for quicklime?

A

calcium oxide

42
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what is hierocracy?

A

a government ruled by priests

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