Art and Culture in India - Part II

Art and Culture in India - Part II


1. Who is the author of Natya Shastra?

a) Bharata Muni
b) Kalidasa
c) Kalanidhi Narayanan
d) Balasaraswathy

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ANSWER: a) Bharata Muni

The Natya Shastra is an ancient Indian piece of writing on the performing arts, encompassing theatre, dance and music. It is traditionally attributed to the Sage Bharata.



2. Who among the following is the God of War and Thunder?

a) Agni
b) Arjuna
c) Brahma
d) Indra

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ANSWER: d) Indra

Indra was the King of Gods.



3. Who among the following is the father of all creatures?

a) Agni
b) Arjuna
c) Brahma
d) Kubera

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ANSWER: c) Brahma

Brahma was the creator. He was also given the name of Narayana Prajapati.



4. Who among the following is the God of fire?

a) Agni
b) Arjuna
c) Kubera
d) Surya

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ANSWER: a) Agni

He was the guardian of the world and giver of eternal life.



5. Who among the following is the God of the dawn?

a) Arjuna
b) Kubera
c) Surya
d) Vayu

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ANSWER: a) Arjuna

Arjuna was the charioteer of the sun. He was the son of Vinata and the wise Kasyapa.



6. Who among the following is the God of wealth?

a) Kubera
b) Surya
c) Vayu
d) Agni

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ANSWER: a) Kubera

Kubera is often depicted with a plump body, decorated with jewels, and carrying a money-pot and a club.



7. Who among the following is the God of wind?

a) Arjuna
b) Brahma
c) Kubera
d) Vayu

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ANSWER: d) Vayu

Vayu is the messenger of gods, the breath of the world, the bringer of life to all beings.


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