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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Important Questions on Art and Culture
During the Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?
The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the:
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?
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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya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?
1. Ajanta caves
2. Ellora caves
3. Sanchi stupa
4. Lepakshi temple
Which of the above is/are also known for mural paintings?
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya School:
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of the soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
