CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Culture And Places Of India And World Quiz 7 - MCQExams.com

Consider the following statements
$$1.$$ Indo-Saracenic style of architecture combined the Indian architecture with European.
$$2.$$ The Gateway of India built in the traditional Gujarati style is the most famous example of this style.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following places
$$1.$$ Rummindei. $$2.$$ Dhauli $$3.$$ Girnar
At which of the above place/ places do Ashoka's rock edicts occur?
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The rock-cut caves of Ajanta was built between the $$2nd$$ century BC and the AD $$6th$$ century.
$$2.$$ The paintings that adorn the walls and ceilings of the caves depict incidents from the life of Lord Buddha and various Buddhist divinities.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The caves of Kanheri were built by Buddhists.
$$2.$$ The caves of Elephanta were built by Rashtrakuta rulers.
$$3.$$ The caves of Elephanta were built by Gupta rulers.
Which of the above is/ are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The Dilwara Jain Temple in Mount Abu is constructed out of white marble.
$$2.$$ Dilwara Jain Temple enshrines various Jain 'Tirthankars'.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements
$$1.$$ Malwa architecture is notable for the excellent combination of arch and lintel construction of stairs of flight, the use of coloured tiles and lofty plinth for the buildings.
$$2.$$ Malwa boasts of Hussain Shah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statement regarding Neo-Gothic style of architecture.
$$1.$$ Its characteristics included high pitched roofs, pointed arches and detailed decoration.
$$2.$$ The Gothic style had its roots in buildings especially, Churches built in Northern Europe during the medieval period.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements about the Kandaria Mahadev temple.
$$1.$$ It is located in Khajuraho.
$$2.$$ It was built by Chandela rulers.
$$3.$$ It was built during $$1025$$ to $$1050\ AD$$.
Which of the above is/ are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The cave temples and monasteries at Ellora are located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
$$2.$$ Sculptures inspired by Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, created elaborate rock carvings.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements
$$1.$$ Hawa Mahal, a multi-layered palace, was built by Sawai Chetan Singh in $$1782\ CE$$.
$$2.$$ Lalchand Vats was the architect of this building.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Which among the following is incorrect regarding Buland Darwaja?
  • It was built by Akbar in $$1602$$
  • It was built in Fatehpur Sikri
  • It was built to commemorate Akbar's victory on Mewar and Gujarat
  • All are correct
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The Mathura school of art produced a variety of sculpture and other pieces of art for the followers of Buddhist, Jaina and Brahmanical faith.
$$2.$ The symbolism and iconographic forms of Mathura Art was later adopted in the Gupta School.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements
$$1.$$ The magnificent 'Ratha' cave temples of Mahabalipuram were built by the Pallava king Narsimha in the $$7th$$ and $$8th$$ centuries.
$$2.$$ There are eight Rathas at Mahabalipuram out of which five are named after the 'Pandavas' of Mahabharat and one after Draupadi.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The Hill Palace, the official residence of the Kochi Royal Family is the largest archaeological museum in Kerala.
$$2.$$ It was built in $$1835$$, the palace complex consists of $$69$$ buildings.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Aihole is called 'the cradle of Indian temple architecture'. Which among the following dynasty is related to the construction of magnificent temple in Aihole?
  • Chalukyas
  • Cholas
  • Chera
  • Pandya
In which of the following forts, Jahangiri Mahal is located?
  • Lahore Fort
  • Agra Fort
  • Red Fort
  • Allahabad Fort
What was used normally in the construction of Royal Houses during Maurya Period?
  • Wood
  • Mud and Lime
  • Burnt Brick
  • Sandstone
The Pasupati seal, discovered at Mohenjodaro archaeological site by Sir John Marshall, which has given rise to the Proto-Shiva theory, has the following characteristics.
$$1.$$ Yogic posture in possibly Hath Yoga.
$$2.$$ Surrounded by animals.
$$3.$$ Sitting on a lotus.
Choose the correct option.
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Tomb of Sultan Ghari near Mehrauli in Delhi, was built by Iltutmish.
$$2.$$ It resembles a small fortress and is the first monumental tomb in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Which of the following is not a handicraft of Indus valley civilisation.
$$1.$$ terracotta of clay
$$2.$$ seals
$$3.$$ beads made up of non-precious metal
$$4.$$ cotton clothes.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$4$$
  • All of these
  • None of these
Who built the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora?
  • Rajendra I
  • Mahendravarman I
  • Krishna I
  • Govinda I
With respect to caves, choose the correct statement.
$$1.$$ Barabar caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
$$2.$$ Udayagiri caves are the earliest groups of Jain rock-cut shelters.
$$3.$$ Nagarjuna caves are joined with the nearby Barabar caves.
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • All of the above
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Vijay Stambha in Chittorgarh was built by Rana Kumbha.
$$2.$$ Feroz Shah Kotla was built by Alauddin Khalji.
Which of the above is/ are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • None of these
  • All of these
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India which one among the following was made earliest?
  • Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar
  • Rock-cut Elephant at Dauli
  • Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
  • Varaha Image a Udayagiri
Consider the following statements
$$1.$$ St. Cathedral is one of the most celebrated religious buildings of Goa constructed by the Roman Catholic under the Portuguese rule during the $$16th$$ century.
$$2.$$ It is the largest church in Asia.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Which foreign influence is seen in rock cut architecture of India?
  • Arabic
  • Persian
  • Indo-European
  • Greek
Which of the following statements about visual culture in $$18th$$ and early $$19th$$ century North India is/ are correct?
$$1.$$ Painters from Patna and Murshidabad flocked to Calcutta and produced water colours in the English mode.
$$2.$$ Landscape and portraiture became extremely important at this time.
$$3.$$ The artists Zayan-al-Din. Bhawani Das and Ram Das were adopted by the English East India Company to produce album of India birds not animals.
$$4.$$ While Indians were influenced by European artistic styles. Europeans artists did not visit regional courts.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • Only $$4$$
Borobudur is site of _____________.
  • a huge temple of Vishnu and Shiva in Java, built in the AD $$12th$$ century
  • an enormous stupa in Java, built in the AD $$8th$$ century
  • a magnificent palace of Chola king in Tamil Nadu
  • a Jain Monastery in Gujarat
The tank of the great bath complex at Mohenjodaro had stairs on:
$$1.$$ Northern Side
$$2.$$ Southern Side
$$3.$$ Eastern Side
$$4.$$ Western Side
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$3$$ and $$4$$
The Hathigumpha inscription describes the achievements of __________.
  • Harsha
  • Ashoka
  • Samudragupta
  • Kharvela
'Sursagar' is ____________.
  • a medieval treatise on music composed by Tansen
  • a poetic work of Surdas
  • memories of Bahadur Shahzafar
  • none of the above
Arrange the following festivals chronologically according to Hindu religious calendar.
$$1.$$ Shivratri
$$2.$$ Vasant Panchami
$$3.$$ Holi
$$4.$$ Ram Navami
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1, 2, 3, 4$$
  • $$4, 2, 1, 3$$
  • $$2, 1, 4, 3$$
  • $$2, 3, 1, 4$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The 'Hitopadesha' (Salutary Instruction) was composed by Shridhar Namdhar of Bengal in the $$14th$$ century.
$$2.$$ It is said that this book was meant to instruct the royal princes in the art of politics, morality and worldly wisdom.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
The Dashakumaracharita or Tales of Ten Princes was composed by __________.
  • Bhatti
  • Banabhatta
  • Bhasa
  • Dandin
Pablo Picasso, the famous painter was ____________.
  • French
  • Italian
  • Flemish
  • Spanish
Which of the following are the compositions of Asvaghosa?
$$1.$$ Saundarananda
$$2.$$ Buddhacharitam
$$3.$$ Lalit Vistar
$$4.$$ Sariputra Prakarana
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
  • All of these
Which of the following describes the world culture in most appropriate form?
$$1.$$ Ideas, customs and social behaviour of a particular people or society.
$$2.$$ Set of predominating attitudes and behaviour that characterize a group of organisation.
$$3.$$ A particular society, at particular time and place.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
Which among the following pair(s) is/are true?
$$1.$$ Hola Mohalla : Shikh
$$2.$$ Dev Diwali : Buddhism
$$3.$$ Rajim Kumha : Jainism
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • Only $$3$$
With reference to Indian festival, choose the correct statement.
$$1.$$ Akshaya Tritiya is a popular festival among Hindu and Jains.
$$2.$$ It is a day of birth of Lord Parshuram.
$$3.$$ It is believed that on this day Lord Ganesha started writing the epic work called Mahabharat.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Only $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • All of these
Which of the following pair is not true?
  • Christmas : Birth of Jesus Christ
  • Good Friday : Crucifixion of the Jesus
  • Easter : Rebirth of Jesus Christ
  • Ascension Day : Ascension of Father Saint Paul
Which of the following statements is/ are true?
$$1.$$ Eid-ul-Zuha is also called Bakr-Eid.
$$2.$$ Animal sacrifices on the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha.
$$3.$$ Eid-ul-Zuha is celebrated on the $$10th$$ day of Hajj month.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • Only $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements about Muslim religion.
$$1.$$ Muharram is celebrated in remembrance of martyrs of Karbala.
$$2.$$ Shab-e-Barat is celebrated in remembrance of first sentence of Quran received by Muhammad Sahib.
$$3.$$ Shab-e-Qadr is celebrated for good fortune in next year.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
Baisakhi is an important festival of Sikh religion celebrated on __________.
  • birth anniversary of Guru Nanak
  • birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh
  • establishment of Khalsa Panth
  • establishment of Golden Temple
Consider the following festivals/ fairs of India.
$$1.$$ Delhi : Procession of Florists festival
$$2.$$ Panipat : Handicraft fair
$$3.$$ Jaipur : International Kite festival
$$4.$$ Nagaland : Hornbill festival
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Rishi Panchami
$$2.$$ Paryushan
$$3.$$ Gyan Panchami
$$4.$$ Dev Diwali
Which of the above festivals are related to Jainism?
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statement.
$$1.$$ Tshechu festival is held in monastaries of the Indian sub-contient to commemorate the birth of Padmasambhava.
$$2.$$ The festival symbolises the strength of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Match the following pairs.
StateFestival
$$1.$$ Tamil NaduPongal
$$2.$$ KeralaOnam
$$3.$$ Arunachal PradeshMoatsu
$$4.$$ NagalandLosar
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
Consider the following statements regarding cattle fair.
$$1.$$ In Pushkar, a cattle fair is held.
$$2.$$ Sonepur fair is a famous cattle fair of India.
Which of the following statement(s) is/ are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Hemis festival is held in Hemis monastry.
$$2.$$ Hemis festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary to Bodhisattva Amitabha.
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
It is a nine days long festival. Women dance during festival and on last day they see-off their guardian God and also play with vermilion.
  • Ganesh Festival
  • Vishwakarma Puja
  • Navratri
  • Durga Puja
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