Indian Culture Questions

Q:

Which of the following is not an element of culture?

A) Customs and traditions B) Religion
C) Human Beleifs D) Forms of government
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Human Beleifs

Explanation:

Culture is the social behavior and norms found in human societies. The 7 main elements that make up culture are ::

 

1. Social organization
- the family patterns and social classes of a culture.

 

2. Customs and traditions
- way people act, wear, what they eat, and their laws.

 

3. Language
- communication by word of mouth.

 

4. Religion
- a system of beliefs that answers questions about the meaning of life.

 

5. Art and literature
- ways the people entertain themselves. There stories they tell and how they dance. Its also the music they listen to and there artwork.

 

6. Forms of government
- the people or group(s) that control the people and provide/ enforce the laws.

 

7. Economic systems
- the method used by a society to produce and distribute goods and services.

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Q:

Garba a popular folk dance is associated with Indian state

Answer

Gujarat

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Q:

In Indian musical terminology, what is the feminine of Raga?

Answer

Ragini

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The famous song ‘Saare Jaha se Achha’ is composed by ___________

A) Ravindra Nath Tagore B) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhya
C) Mohammad Iqbal D) one of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mohammad Iqbal

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Which classical dance form is famous in Uttar Pradesh?

A) Kathakali B) Kathak
C) Kuchipudi D) Mohiniattam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kathak

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Q:

The oldest form of composition of Hindustan Vocal music is

A) Thumri B) Ghazal
C) Dhrupad D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dhrupad

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Q:

The word Tirthankara is related to which religion?

 

A) Buddhism B) Christianity
C) Jainism D) Hinduism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jainism

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Q:

Why does homeric literature still survive today?

Answer

Homer's literature had created the foundation for literature and was influential in his time and the future. And they are credited as foundational components of the Western worldview.

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