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The 'Dharma' and 'Rita' depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. 'Dharma' was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one's duties to oneself and to others.
2. 'Rita' was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by:

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?
1. It opposed idolatry.
2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.
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During the Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?

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The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the:

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With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct?

1. Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period.
2. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
3. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.

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How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?

1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatanatyam.

2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1). The canvas at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India
2). The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya
3). At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
 
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Consider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta caves
2. Ellora caves
3. Sanchi stupa
4. Lepakshi temple
Which of the above is/are also known for mural paintings?