UPSC Prelims 2023 Art & Culture Questions

Ancient History 1 Art & Culture 8 Economy 16 Environment & Ecology 16 Geography 15 Indian Polity 15 International Relations 10 Medieval History 3 Modern History 3 Science & Technology 10 Social Issues & Schemes 3

Question 1 Medium

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 relics. 3....

Question 2 Medium

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

Question 3 Hard

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

Question 4 Medium

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

Question 5 Hard

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

Question 6 Hard

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 official mascot ...

Question 7 Easy

"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 religious s...

Question 8 Hard

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 sportspers...