CULTURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA AND NORTH EAST REGION.
1) When was the origin of Indus Valley Civilization?
Ans: Around 4000 B.C, the Indus valley Civilization was originated.
2) Where was the Indus Valley Civilization was formed?
Ans: the Indus Valley Civilization was formed in the Sindhu Valley.
3) Who were the main architects of the Sindhu Civilization?
Ans: Dravidians are the main architects of Sindhu civilization.
4) Name the oldest written religious book?
Ans: The oldest written religious book is Rig Veda.
5) Which period is considered to be the pre Vedic era?
Ans: The period between 1500 B.C to 1000 B.C is considered to be the pre Vedic era.
6) When was the Arya Culture extended to the entire India?
Ans: The Arya Culture extended to the entire India by 400 B.C.
7) What was the eastern border of the Indus Valley civilization extended up to Ganga Valley?
Ans: The eastern border of the Indus Valley civilization of Meerut of Ganga Valley .
8) Where was the town culture develop in during Indus valley Civilization?
Ans: The town culture was developed in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro during Indus valley Civilization.
9) What was the presumed time of writing of the Rig Veda?
Ans: The presumed time of writing of Rig Veda is assumed to be in the early Vedic era , the period between 1500 BC to 1000 BC .
10) Who used the term “Unity in Diversity “in his book Discovery of India?
Ans: Jawaharlal Nehru.
11) Mention the books written in Later Vedic Era?
Ans: Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda, Upanishads and Aranyak were assumed to be written in later Vedic Era.
12) What literature may be regarded as the soul of Indian Culture and civilization?
Ans: The old Sanskrit literature may be regarded as the soul of Indian culture.
13) The term Satyameva Jayate in the National symbol was taken from which book?
Ans: Mundak Upanishad.
14) Which book establish the term “Ahimsa Param Dharma “?
Ans: Mahabharata.
15) Which book establishes the term “Janani Janmabhumischa Swargadapi Gariyashi?
Ans: Ramayana.
16) Which book establish the term Basudhaiba kutumbakam?
Ans: Mohopanishad.
17) Is Taj Mahal a world heritage site?
Ans: Yes.
18) Greek Roman techniques were used in which style of sculptures of India?
Ans: Gandhara Style.
19) What is Udagata?
Ans: Udagata were slokas of Sam Veda which were read like songs by the priest for appeasement of the deities.
20) What tradition in classical music is still prevalent in India as a strong tradition?
Ans: The Mentor-disciple (Guru-Shisya) tradition in classical music is still prevalent in India as a strong tradition.
21) Name a classical dance form Recognized by government of India?
Ans: Kathakali.
22) Which day has united nation declared as the International Yoga Day?
Ans: 21 June.
23) Who wrote NatyaShastra?
Ans: Bharat Muni.
24) From when was Christianity started expanding in North East?
Ans: During the British days, Christianity started expanding in North East.
25) Who worship Doney Polo?
Ans: Some tribes of Arunachal Pradesh worship Doney Polo.
26) Where is the Festival of Hornbill celebrated?
Ans: The festival of Hornbill is celebrated in Nagaland.
27) What is the name of the famous book on political science written in ancient India?
Ans: Arthasastra was the famous book on political science written in ancient India.
28) When was the Natyashastra by Bharat Muni Written?
Ans: The Natyashastra by Bharat Muni was written between 200 B.C to second century.
29) How many slokas were there is NatyaShastra?
Ans: 6000 slokas.
30) What is heraka movement?
Ans: Heraka movement was launched by Rani gailudu , for the revival and preservation of the traditional religious beliefs and cultural heritage of the tribes of Nagaland.
31) Hornbill festival of Nagaland is based on Which name of organism?
Ans: Hornbill festival of Nagaland is based on a bird called Hornbill.
32) The traditional festival of Chapchar Kut belongs to which state?
Ans: Mizoram.
33) What is the meaning of the word Mizo?
Ans: The term Mizo means inhabitants of the hills.
34) Which state of the North east has a Matriarchal society?
Ans: Meghalaya is the state of North east has a Matriarchal society.
35) What is the main theme of Manipuri dance?
Ans; Love stories of Radha and Krishna is the theme of Manipuri dance.
36) How was Assam connected to china?
Ans: Assam was connected with China by great Silk Route.
37) How was Assam connected to the Roman Empire?
Ans: Assam was connected to China through Roman Empire.
38) What is the ancient name of Assam?
Ans: Pragjyotishpur and Kamrup.
39) From which bodo word the name Assam is considered to be derived ?
Ans: a-Cham and ha- Cham.
40) What is Charyapada?
Ans: During the period from 10th to 14th century, the only written Assamese literature was mostly a collection of songs called Charyapada.
41) When was the Charyapada written?
Ans: During the period from 10th to 14th century Charyapada was written.
42) Under whose Patronage Madhab Kandali translated the Saptakanda Ramayana ?
Ans: Under the patronage of Barahi King Mahamanikya , Madhab Kandali translated the Saptakanda Ramayana.
43) Who translated Ramayana in Assamese?
Ans: Madhab Kandali translated Ramayana in Assamese.
44) Who wrote Ankiya Naat?
Ans: Sankardev Wrote Ankiya Naat.
45) Name any Ankiya Naat by Sankardev?
Ans: Kaliya Daman.
46) What is Brindabani bastra?
Ans: Brindabani Bastra is a famous textile design of Sankardev and a magnificent creation of Assamese Weavers.
47) Who was the first Assamese to introduce prose literature in Assamese?
Ans: Bhattadev.
48) Who wrote Padya Gaeta?
Ans: Govindra Mishra.
49) Name the first Assamese Magazine?
Ans: Arunudoi.
50) Who published the first Assamese magazine ?
Ans : The first Assamese magazine was published by Oliver Thomas Cutter.
51) When was the first Assamese magazine published?
Ans: The first Assamese was published in 1846.
52) Which religion enjoys the majority in Assam?
Ans: Hinduism enjoys the majority in Assam.
53) Who did Compose Zikir and zakir?
Ans: Ajan fakir composed Zikir and Zakir.
54) Who is Ajan Peer?
Ans: Ajan Peer also known as Shah Milan was a poet, Muslim preacher and saint who came to Assam during the reign of Gadadhar Singha.
55) What is Chitra Bhagawat?
Ans: Chitra Bhagawat is a famous pictorial book written on Sanchipaat by sankardev.
56) Who wrote Hastibidyarnava?
Ans: Sukumar Borkaith.
57) Who drew the pictures in the book Hastibidyarnava?
Ans: The pictures in the book Hastibidyarnava was drawn by Dilbar and Dosai.
58) When was the stone gate of Da-Parbatia made?
Ans: The stone gate of Da-Parbatia was made in 6th Century influenced by Gupta sculptures.
59) During whose reign the construction of the multi-stored talatal ghar was started?
Ans: The construction of multistoried talatal ghar was started by Rudra singha and completed by Rajeshwar Singha.
60) How was the roof of Rong Ghar made?
Ans: The roof of rang Ghar was made in the style of a play Boat ( Khel-nao).
61) What was the duty of Changrung Phukan?
Ans: Changrung Phukan supervise the construction and measurements of road, palaces temples , houses etc.
62) When is the Bohag Bihu celebrated?
Ans: The Bohag bihu is celebrated from the last day of Assamese month of Sot (Chait).
63) When is the Kati Bihu observed?
Ans: Kati Bihu is observed on the Last day of Assamese month Ahin.
64) When is the Maagh Bihu celebrated?
Ans: Magh Bihu is celebrated on the last day of Assamese month Push.
65) Which artist got Padmashree for contribution in folk songs?
Ans: Pratima Pande Baruah, a prominent Goalporia folk artist got Padmashree for contribution in folk songs.
66) Which tribe of North East is a part of Austric ethnic group ?
Ans : Khasi.
67) Who wrote the book Arthashastra ?
Ans: Kautilya wrote Arthashastra.
68) Who wrote the Kirtan ?
Ans Sankardev.
69) Who wrote Choradara and pimpora gusua ?
Ans ; Sankardev wrote Choradhara and Pimpora Gusua.
70) Who wrote Kaliya Daman ?
Ans : Sankardev.
71) Who wrote Ramvijoy ?
Ans : Sankardev.
72)Who wrote Katha Geeta ?
Ans : Bhattadev.
73) Who wrote the book Bharat sambhed?
Ans : Jawaharlal Nehru.
74) The source of cultural heritage of India is drawn from the oldest civilizations of her. Name the civilization.
Ans : Indus Valley Civilization.
HSLC EXAM QUESTIONS.
1) Choose the correct answer:
i) Of the following tribal groups the one belonging to Austric language is – (HSLC 12)
Ans : Khasi.
ii) The author of Nam Ghosa was ( HSLC 13 )
Ans: Madhav Dev.
iii) Geet Gobinda was translated into Assamese by – (HSLC 16)
Ans : Ram Narayan Chakraborty.
iv) The preparation of Molassesfrom sugarcane is one of the contribution of – ( HSLC 16 )
Ans : Austrics.
v) Which one of the following dance forms is of Andhra Pradesh? ( HSLC19)
Ans : Kuchipudi.
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