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What is the historical significance of Orchha?
What is the historical significance of Orchha?
- It is a settlement that derives its name from the Bundela architectural style
- It is a cultural heritage site that was built in the 10th century BC
- It is a modern city built in the 16th century by the Bundela dynasty
- It was built in the 16th century by the Bundela dynasty and has a mix of Mughal and local architectural influences (correct)
What is the significance of the minarets called Saavan and Bhadon in Orchha?
What is the significance of the minarets called Saavan and Bhadon in Orchha?
- They are architectural features that were designed to resemble the seasons of Saavan and Bhadon
- They are two of the four palaces found in Orchha, named after the monsoon months
- They are unique stone structures that were built to commemorate important historical events
- They are elevated structures that were used for religious purposes (correct)
What type of imagery is depicted in the cave paintings found on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia?
What type of imagery is depicted in the cave paintings found on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia?
- Landscapes and natural scenery
- Scenes from everyday life such as weddings, festivals, and celebrations (correct)
- Depictions of religious rituals and ceremonies
- Illustrations of mythological creatures and deities
Which of the following is NOT a notable architectural feature of Orchha?
Which of the following is NOT a notable architectural feature of Orchha?
What is the estimated age of the cave painting discovered on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia?
What is the estimated age of the cave painting discovered on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia?
Which of the following is NOT a notable world heritage site in Iran?
Which of the following is NOT a notable world heritage site in Iran?
What is the traditional language used in the performance of Bhaona?
What is the traditional language used in the performance of Bhaona?
What is the significance of Orchha being situated on the banks of the Betwa river?
What is the significance of Orchha being situated on the banks of the Betwa river?
What is the significance of the 'Agni Garh' in a Bhaona performance?
What is the significance of the 'Agni Garh' in a Bhaona performance?
How did the Bundela dynasty influence the architecture of Orchha?
How did the Bundela dynasty influence the architecture of Orchha?
What is the purpose of the 'Gayan-Bayan' performance in a Bhaona?
What is the purpose of the 'Gayan-Bayan' performance in a Bhaona?
What was the main source of income for the state during the Sangam age?
What was the main source of income for the state during the Sangam age?
Which of the following was NOT one of the four castes mentioned in the Tolkappiyam?
Which of the following was NOT one of the four castes mentioned in the Tolkappiyam?
What was the chief occupation during the Sangam age according to the text?
What was the chief occupation during the Sangam age according to the text?
Which of the following was NOT a major export product during the Sangam age?
Which of the following was NOT a major export product during the Sangam age?
What is the significance of the stark white orchestral attire and glittering costumes worn by the performers in a Bhaona?
What is the significance of the stark white orchestral attire and glittering costumes worn by the performers in a Bhaona?
What was the status of widows during the Sangam age according to the text?
What was the status of widows during the Sangam age according to the text?
Which of the following ancient primitive tribes is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following ancient primitive tribes is NOT mentioned in the text?
What is the name of the festival celebrated by the Naga tribes of Manipur?
What is the name of the festival celebrated by the Naga tribes of Manipur?
In which state is the Hornbill Festival organized every year in the first week of December?
In which state is the Hornbill Festival organized every year in the first week of December?
Which festival involves the worship of the sun, rivers, and water bodies?
Which festival involves the worship of the sun, rivers, and water bodies?
Which festival is named after a venerated bird species in the state of Nagaland?
Which festival is named after a venerated bird species in the state of Nagaland?
How did Tipu Sultan earn the trust of international allies to assist him against the British?
How did Tipu Sultan earn the trust of international allies to assist him against the British?
What is the main reason given for Tipu Sultan's image as a tyrant?
What is the main reason given for Tipu Sultan's image as a tyrant?
What was one of the key aspects of Tipu Sultan's modernized agriculture program?
What was one of the key aspects of Tipu Sultan's modernized agriculture program?
In which district of Telangana is the Gusadi Dance Festival, celebrated by the Mesaram clan of the Gond tribe, held?
In which district of Telangana is the Gusadi Dance Festival, celebrated by the Mesaram clan of the Gond tribe, held?
What was the significance of Tipu Sultan planting a 'LIBERTY TREE' in Seringapatnam?
What was the significance of Tipu Sultan planting a 'LIBERTY TREE' in Seringapatnam?
Which of the following is described as the largest crafts fair in the world, organized since 1987 to showcase India's handicrafts, handlooms, and cultural heritage?
Which of the following is described as the largest crafts fair in the world, organized since 1987 to showcase India's handicrafts, handlooms, and cultural heritage?
What was Tipu Sultan's religious policy towards Hindus and Christians, according to the text?
What was Tipu Sultan's religious policy towards Hindus and Christians, according to the text?
What was the main reason for Tipu Sultan's territorial raids on Kodagu, Mangaluru, and Kochi?
What was the main reason for Tipu Sultan's territorial raids on Kodagu, Mangaluru, and Kochi?
