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Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims 2024<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasha?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Kavyalankara<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Natyashastra<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(c) Madhyama-vyayoga<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Mahabhashya<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Prajnaparamita Sutra<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Visuddhimagga<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(c) Sarvastivada Vinaya Sain<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Lalitavistara<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nayaputta<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakyamuni<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tathagata<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(b) 2 and 3 only<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Consider the following information:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Archaeological Site\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>State\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandraketugarh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trading Port town<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inamgaon\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chalcolithic site<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mangadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Megalithic site<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salihundam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rock-cut shrines<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched ?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(b) 2 and 3<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 3 and 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 1 and 4<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Consider the following statements:<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no parables in Upanishads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(b) 2 only<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-syllabus\/\" 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id=\"Art_and_Culture_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_2023\"><\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims 2023<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>(a) Andhra<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Gandhara<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Kalinga<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Magadha<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements :<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the statements given above are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(b) Only two<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) capital cities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(b) ports<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) centres of iron-and-steel making<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) shrines of Jain Tirthankaras<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Which one of the following explains the practice of Vattakirutal&#8217; as mentioned in Sangam poems?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Kings employing women bodyguards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Learned persons assembling in royal courts to discuss religious and philosophical matters<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Young girls keeping watch over agricultural fields and driving away birds and animals<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(d) A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death<\/b><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Consider the following dynasties:<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoysala<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gahadavala<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kakatiya<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yadava<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(d) None<\/b><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Literary work<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Author<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devichandragupta<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bilhana<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hammira-Mahakavya<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nayachandra Suri<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milinda-panha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nagarjuna<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitivakyamrita<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somadeva Suri<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(c) Only three<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All four<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> &#8220;Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.&#8221;<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Buddhism<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(b) Jainism<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Shaivism<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Vaishnavism<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><b> Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and canalcum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>(a) Devaraya I<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Mallikarjuna<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Vira Vijaya<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Virupaksha<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><b> Consider the following pairs:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Site<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Well known for<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besnagar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaivite cave shrine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhaja<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buddhist cave shrine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sittanawasal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jain cave shrine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(b) Only two<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1115&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology optional syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Art_and_Culture_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_2022\"><\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims 2022<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Consider the following pairs:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Site of Ashoka\u2019s major rock edicts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Location in the State of<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dhauli<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erragudi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaugada<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kalsi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many pairs given above are correctly matched?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one pair<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(b) Only two pairs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three pairs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All four pairs<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b> Which one of the following statement about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b> \u201cYogavasistha\u201d was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>(a) Akbar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Humayun<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Shahjahan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Aurangzeb<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b> The world&#8217;s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>(a) The best means of salvation was devotion.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b> The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(a) 1 and 2 only<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 1 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b> With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nettipakarana<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parishishtaparvan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avadanashataka<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the above are Jaina texts?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(b) 2 and 4 only<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 1, 3 and 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 2, 3 and 4<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b> With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Historical person<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Known as<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aryadeva<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaina scholar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dignaga<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buddhist scholar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nathamuni<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaishnava scholar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many pairs given above are correctly matched?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) None of the pairs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only one pair<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(c) Only two pairs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All three pairs<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b> According to Kautilya&#8217;s Arthashastra, which of the following are correct?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master&#8217;s son.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 and 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 1 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1587&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Organisations<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UPSC Prelims exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tests your knowledge of India\u2019s rich <\/span><b>art and culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One of the best ways to prepare is by studying <\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Previous Year Questions). These questions help you understand patterns, focus areas, and the depth of knowledge required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Art_and_Culture_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Importance\"><\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims Importance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC repeats themes, even if exact questions don\u2019t reappear. By reviewing <\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you learn:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Frequently tested topics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Temple architecture, classical dances, and UNESCO sites often appear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Question framing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 UPSC uses indirect phrasing; practicing PYQs helps decode this.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Solving past papers improves speed and accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a <\/span><b>previous year Art and culture question<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> asked about the differences between Bharatanatyam and Kathak. Such questions demand clear, factual answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>History<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Art &amp; Culture<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2013<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2014<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2015<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2016<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2017<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2018<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2019<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2020<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2021<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2022<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2023<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2024<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">03<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims PYQs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Art_and_Culture_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Key_Topics\"><\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims: Key Topics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyzing <\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveals these recurring themes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Temple Architecture<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara styles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key temples: Khajuraho, Konark, Brihadeeswara<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Classical Dances<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eight classical dances (Bharatanatyam, Kathak, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their origins and distinguishing features<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Folk Arts and Paintings<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhubani, Warli, Pattachitra<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional theatre forms like Yakshagana<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> UNESCO Heritage Sites<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ajanta-Ellora, Sun Temple, Hampi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent additions like Dholavira<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Literature and Languages<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancient texts (Vedas, Puranas)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhakti and Sufi movements<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>download Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PDF will show these trends clearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=427&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books for UPSC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Art_and_Culture_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Download\"><\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims Download<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many websites offer compiled <\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> papers. Follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the UPSC official website (upsc.gov.in) for past papers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for \u201c<\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d on trusted portals like ClearIAS or ForumIAS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use filters to sort by year and topic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always verify sources to avoid outdated or incorrect material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1584&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constitutional bodies in India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Art_and_Culture_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Tips\"><\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Focus on NCERTs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with Class XI and XII NCERT books on Indian art and culture. They cover basics well.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Make Notes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summarize <\/span><b>previous year Art and culture questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> topic-wise for quick revision.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Use Visual Aids<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charts and maps help remember temple locations, dance forms, and heritage sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Revise Regularly<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art and culture rely on facts. Frequent revision prevents confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Test Yourself<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After studying, solve <\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to check retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPPCS Mains 2024?<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/qep-uppsc-mains-batch24-premium?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=courses_listing&amp;utm_campaign=courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPPCS coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a goldmine for aspirants. They reveal UPSC\u2019s focus areas and help refine preparation. By analyzing <\/span><b>previous year Art and culture questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you gain confidence and precision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For easy access, <\/span><b>download Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> papers from reliable sources. Combine this with structured study, and you\u2019ll tackle this section with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Art_and_Culture_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2206 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2206{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2206 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2206{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2206.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2206.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2206.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2206.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: 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class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22060\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22060\" aria-controls=\"collapse22060\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What are Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse22060\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2206\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22060\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims are previous year questions from the UPSC Prelims exam that focus on India\u2019s art and cultural heritage.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22061\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22061\" aria-controls=\"collapse22061\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why are Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims important?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22061\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2206\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22061\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They help identify recurring themes, understand question patterns, and improve speed and accuracy for the UPSC Prelims exam.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22062\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22062\" aria-controls=\"collapse22062\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can I download Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims papers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22062\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2206\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22062\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Visit the UPSC official website or trusted portals like ClearIAS and ForumIAS to download past papers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22063\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22063\" aria-controls=\"collapse22063\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the key topics covered in Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22063\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2206\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22063\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Common topics include temple architecture, classical dances, folk arts, UNESCO sites, and ancient literature.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22064\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22064\" aria-controls=\"collapse22064\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do Art and Culture PYQ UPSC Prelims help in preparation?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22064\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2206\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22064\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 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