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Cultural Practices in India

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What is a characteristic of Indian cuisine that is widely recognized?

Its use of minimal spices

Its Mediterranean influence

Its spiciness (correct)

Its emphasis on sweet dishes

What is a traditional aspect of Indian clothing for women?

Adorning tattoos on their arms

Wearing a bindi and jewellery (correct)

Wearing only western attire

Wearing only dark colours

What is a significant social feature in India?

Caste is one of the essential sets of social roles (correct)

Class divisions are based on income

Caste system is no longer prevalent

Regional identity is more important than social identity

What is a key difference between Urban and Rural India?

Urban India is more cosmopolitan, while Rural India is more traditional Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of Indian culture?

Its unity in diversity Signup and view all the answers

What is a traditional form of body art in India?

Henna tattoos Signup and view all the answers

What was a unique feature of the Harappan houses?

Having a bathroom, a kitchen, and a well Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary occupation of the people living in rural areas of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

How did the Harappans cook their food?

In the courtyard Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of women in the Harappan society?

They were given equal respect Signup and view all the answers

How did the Harappans view trees and animals?

They worshipped them Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the underground drainage system in Harappan cities?

It connected all houses to the street drains Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant development in the medieval period in terms of language?

The growth of regional languages like Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi and Telugu Signup and view all the answers

What was an outcome of the exchange of ideas during the medieval period?

The emergence of new styles of music Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the architectural styles of the medieval period?

The use of decorative motifs and the adaptation of the dome Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the transfer of stored silver and gold into minted money during the medieval period?

An increase in coinage Signup and view all the answers

What was introduced by the Cholas in the village level?

Democratic institutions Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the political front during the thirteenth to sixteenth century?

The decline of an all-powerful state and the rise of a number of provincial and regional states Signup and view all the answers