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UPSC Prelims 2023 Art & Culture

Art & Culture PYQs for UPSC Prelims 2023.

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 relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in...

2023 Art & Culture

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

2023 Art & Culture

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

2023 Art & Culture

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 of the above pairs arecorrectly matched?

2023 Art & Culture

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs: Literary work: Author 1. Devichandragupta: Bilhana 2. Hammira-Mahakavya: Nayachandra Suri 3. Milinda-panha: Nagarjuna 4. Nitivakyamrit...

2023 Art & Culture

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 was named 'Thambi'. 3. The trophy for the winning ...

2023 Art & Culture

"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 sects." The above statement reflects one of the cor...

2023 Art & Culture

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 sportsperson over period of last four years 2. Arujna Award ...