UPSC Prelims 2023 Art & Culture

With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of rel...

In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?

Consider the following pairs : Site : Well known for 1.Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine How...

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:  Literary work: Author  1. Devichandragupta: Bilhana  2. Hammira-Mahakavya: Nayachand...

Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022 : 1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India. 2. The offici...

"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other r...

Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: 1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most Spectacular and outstanding performance by a ...