Quiz 11

Question 1

The famous Bronze in India was from which dynasty

Answer 1

CHOLA DYNASTY

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Baluchari Saree

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Black Pottery

Question 4

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

Answer 4

ATTAR

Question 5

The perfume capital of India is

Answer 5

KANNAUJ in Uttar Pradesh

Question 6

The famous Batik designs are from which country

Answer 6

Indonesia

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Brahmins

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Kshatriyas

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Vaishyas

Question 11

In the Hindu caste system the craftspeople were the

Answer 11

Shudras

Question 12

In the Hindu caste system who were below the Shudras

Answer 12

The untouchables

Question 13

The city of Tanjavur is in which Indian State

Answer 13

Tamil Nadu

Question 14

Name this famous Temple in the city of Tanjavur

Answer 14

Brihadeshwara Temple

Question 15

The Brihadeshwara Temple in Tanjavur was commisioned by which King

Answer 15

Raja Raja of the Chola Dynasty

Question 16

What is the first Handicraft of the world

Answer 16

Pottery

Question 17

Where was the potters wheel Invented

Answer 17

Mesopotamia

Question 18

The famous idol makers of Kolkatta live in which locality

Answer 18

Kumartuli

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Ma Durga

Question 20

Name the famous demon killed by Ma Durga

Answer 20

MAHISHASURA

Question 21

The oldest metal figurine found in India is the

Answer 21

Dancing Girl of Mohenjo daro

Question 22

This famous Iron Pillar was constructed by which ruler

Answer 22

Chandragupta 2

Question 23

What is so special about the Iron Pillar at Delhi

Answer 23

Construceted in 500 AD it has still not rusted

Question 24

The famous Damascus Swords were made from steel from which country

Answer 24

India

Question 25

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

Answer 25

DHOKRA

Question 26

Name three famous places in South India where temples are located

Answer 26

Kanchipuram
Madurai
Hampi

Question 27

In Sanskrit a crafsman is known as a

Answer 27

SHILPIN

Question 28

The traditional Indian system of architecture is known as

Answer 28

Vastu Shastra

Question 29

The ancient Indiuan text for arts and craft was known as

Answer 29

Shilpa Shastra

Question 30

Buddha is also known as

Answer 30

Sakyamuni

Question 31

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

Answer 31

ALPANA

Question 32

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

Answer 32

KOLAM

Question 33

In North India the patterns made on the floor are called

Answer 33

RANGOLI

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Madhubani Paintings

Question 35

What is a 500th anniversary called?

Answer 35

A quincentenary

Question 36

Where is the ‘Great Sphinx ‘ situated?

Answer 36

Giza,Egypt

Question 37

Which vaccine is administered for the prevention of tuberculosis?

Answer 37

BCG

Question 38

What is the full form of the vaccine BCG?

Answer 38

Bacillus Calmette- Guerin-

named after the french bacteriologists who pioneered this vaccine

Question 39

which mineral is abundantly present in the bones?

Answer 39

Calcium

Question 40

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

Answer 40

River Brahmaputra

Question 41

Give the chemical name for quicklime?

Answer 41

calcium oxide

Question 42

what is hierocracy?

Answer 42

a government ruled by priests