Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4.

Key Points

• Folk dances of Uttar Pradesh:
  • Charakula is a pitcher dance which is the folk dance of Brajbhoomi.
  • Pai Danda dance is performed by Aheers of Bundelkhand.
  • Rai Nritya is a peacock dance of the women of Bundelkhand. It is performed on the occasion of Shrikrishna Janmashtami.
  • Shara Dance is popular in the districts of Hamirpur, Jhansi, and Lalitpur in the Bundelkhand region. This dance is done by the young boys and girls of the farming community in the rainy season. In this dance, worship, and blessings of Vedic deity Indra is sought for the successful harvesting of the crop
  • Deepawali dance is done by Bundelkhandi Aheers, on the occasion of Deepawali, with lightened lamps held on the head.
  • Kartik's song-dance is prevalent in the Bundelkhand region of the state. Kartik's song is a description of the relationship between Krishna and Gopis.
  • Dhobiya Raga is performed by the Dhobi castes of the state.
  • The dance performed on the occasion of auspicious events by kahar is called Natwari Nritya.
  • Chaurasia Dance is a dance performed by Kahars in the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Karma dance is a dance jointly organized by women and men of Coal tribes in the Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Hence, Option 1 is correct.

• First University in Uttar Pradesh to provide music education was Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed University
• It was formerly known as Bhatkhande Music Institute or Bhatkhande Hindustani Music University.
• It is situated in Lucknow.
• Bhatkhande Music Institute Established in 1926 by Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande.

Notable alumni of University:

• Leela Desai
• K. G. Ginde
• Anup Jalota
• Saraswati Devi
• V. G. Jog
• Kanika Kapoor

The correct answer is A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv).

Key Points

• Allahabad Pillar Inscriptions
  • ​This inscription is also known as Prayagaprasasti.​
  • Samudragupta (AD 335–80) was Chandragupta’s son and successor.
  • This inscription also suggests that the decimal system was known in India at the beginning of the fifth century
  • The inscription is engraved at Allahabad on the same pillar that carries the inscriptions of Ashoka.
• Junagarh Inscription​
  • Rudra Daman I was Saka ruller.
  • His achievements are highlighted in the Junagarh inscription.
  • This was the first inscription in Sanskrit.
• Hatigumbha Inscription
  • ​Hatigumpa inscription of Kharavela, of Kalinga ruler, gives details about Chetis of Kalinga.
  • Kharavela followed Jainism.
  • The Cheti Dynasty was founded by Maha Meghavahana.
• Ashokan Inscription
  • ​These inscriptions are written in Kharoshti and Brahmi scripts.
  • These were deciphered by James Princep.
  • Ashoka left his record engraved on stones.

The correct answer is All of the above.

Key Points

• Papier Mache is a peculiar craft practiced in Madhya Pradesh since very ancient times.
  • In Madhya Pradesh, the main center for papier mache is Ujjain, but it is also practiced in Gwalior, Bhopal, and Ratlam. 
• Stone carving is one of the oldest forms of art and crafts of Madhya Pradesh.  
  • Every region of this state has got a unique and distinct style.
  • Lattice (Jaal) work is the specialty of Gwalior whereas, Tikamgarh and Jabalpur specialize in decorative pieces of work like animals and human statues. 
• Bamboo and cane artwork is a significant part of the rural life of Madhya Pradesh, is hugely used to manufacture utility articles.
  • The tribal communities of Baiga, Gond, and Korku are involved in this craft as well.
  • The skilled craftsmen of the areas like Balaghat, Bastar, Chhattisgarh, Mandla, Shahdol, and Seoni were involved in this artwork.
• Carpet weaving is practiced in Gwalior since the Mughal era.
  • Mandla and Shahdol district is also known for this craft later.
  • Apart from being masters of carpet weaving, the craftspeople of these areas excel in dyeing. 

The correct answer is Bihar

Important Points

• Mahabodhi Temple is a Buddhist temple which is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
• It was built by Emperor Ashoka.
• It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely from bricks.
• It was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2002.