General Knowledge - Language and Culture
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
Pulitzer prize is awarded for outstanding work in the field of
- (a)
Environment Study
- (b)
Science and Technology
- (c)
Literature and Journalism
- (d)
International Understanding
'Raja Harishchandra' film was released first in_________.
- (a)
New Delhi
- (b)
Bangalore
- (c)
Mumbai
- (d)
Kolkata
Aishwarya Rai was crowned Miss world in which year?
- (a)
1995
- (b)
1994
- (c)
1992
- (d)
1993
The title track of Chameli Ki Shaadi was sung by _______?
- (a)
Kishore Kumar
- (b)
Anil Kapoor
- (c)
Dilip Kumar
- (d)
Amrita Singh
Mahabalipuram is famous for the artwork done under the:
- (a)
Cholas
- (b)
Pallavas
- (c)
Pandyas
- (d)
Chalukyas
There are five beautiful temples built at Mount Abu in Rajasthan. These temples are known as:
- (a)
Kanchipuram
- (b)
Jagannath Puri temples
- (c)
Mahabaleshwar temples
- (d)
Dilwara temples
Famous Hindu Pilgrimage Amar Nath is in:
- (a)
Uttar Pradesh
- (b)
Madhya Pradesh
- (c)
Kashmir
- (d)
Andhra Pradesh
Black Pagoda is in:
- (a)
Egypt
- (b)
Konark
- (c)
Madurai
- (d)
Calcutta
Who was Madhuri Dixit's female costar in Yeh Raaste Hahuh Pyaar Ke?
- (a)
Preity Zinta
- (b)
Divya Dutta
- (c)
Mahima Chaudary
- (d)
Rinki Khanna
The cinematography os Subhash Ghai's Pardes Was done by _________?
- (a)
Santosh Sivan
- (b)
Subrata Mitra
- (c)
Kabir Lal
- (d)
Ashok Mehta
Who played Mrs.Khiladi in Mr And Mrs.Khiladi?
- (a)
Raveena Tandon
- (b)
Juhi Chawla
- (c)
Manish Koirala
- (d)
Karisma Kapoor
The title role in RK Films' Henna was played by _________?
- (a)
Randhir Kapoor
- (b)
Somy Ali
- (c)
Zeba Bakhtiar
- (d)
Ashwini Bhave
Sanjay Dutt's costar in his debut film Rocky was __________?
- (a)
Poonam Dhillon
- (b)
Tabu
- (c)
Tina Munim
- (d)
Padmini Kolhapure
Who played Superman in the Hindi version of the film in 1987?
- (a)
Puneet Issar
- (b)
Rajendra
- (c)
Rajesh Khanna
- (d)
Dharmendra
In which year did Amitabh Bachchan debut in Hindi cinema?
- (a)
1960
- (b)
1972
- (c)
1965
- (d)
1969
'Raja Harishchandra' film was released in _______
- (a)
1914
- (b)
1917
- (c)
1913
- (d)
1916
Kathkali is a folk dance prevalent in which state?
- (a)
Rajasthan
- (b)
Uttar Pradesh
- (c)
Kerala
- (d)
Manipur
Raj Kapoor-Nargis starre 'Chori Chori' was inspired by which Hollywood classic?
- (a)
It Happened on Night
- (b)
It's a Wonderful Life
- (c)
Titanic
- (d)
Blithe Spirit
which one of the following is the most basic to all Hindu thought?
- (a)
The concept of Maya
- (b)
The idea of worship
- (c)
The idea of synthesis
- (d)
None of the above
The distinguishing feature of the Upanishads is:
- (a)
faith in idol worship
- (b)
belief in Karma and rebirth
- (c)
belief in practising rituals
- (d)
All of the above
Who was the male lead in the Sharmila Tagore-Shabana Azmi starred Doosri Dulhan
- (a)
Sanjeev Kumar
- (b)
Dharmendra
- (c)
Jeetendra
- (d)
Vinod Khanna
In Ramesh Talwar's Doosra Adami, the role of Rakhee's doctor is played by _____?
- (a)
Raj Kiran
- (b)
Ramesh Talwar
- (c)
Parikshit Sahni
- (d)
Navin Nischol
What is the engagement song in Dosti called?
- (a)
Dulhaniya Dulhaniya
- (b)
Mehendi Laga ke rakna
- (c)
Mahive
- (d)
Yeh Dosti
Which one of the following can be classified as a 'Pratiloma Marriage?
- (a)
A Brahmin girl marrying a Sundra boy
- (b)
a Sundra girl marrying a Brahmin boy
- (c)
A Brahmin girl marrying a Brahmin boy
- (d)
None of these
Which one of the following is not included in Lord Mahavira's Tri-ratnas?
- (a)
Right Faith
- (b)
Right Knowledge
- (c)
Right Action
- (d)
Right Conduct
The dance encouraged and performed from the temple of Tanjore was
- (a)
Bharatnatyam
- (b)
Kathakali
- (c)
Mohiniattam
- (d)
Kathak
Which one of the following does not indicate the difference between Mahayanism and Hinayanism?
- (a)
Belief in the Bodhisattvas
- (b)
Worship of the image of Buddha
- (c)
Use of the Sanskrit language
- (d)
admission of women into the monasteries
The famous Khajuraho Caves built in the tenth century AD were dedicated to:
- (a)
Rama and Krishna
- (b)
Brahma and Vishnu
- (c)
Trimurti
- (d)
Shiva and Parvati
Which one of the following has been called as the cradle of Indian architecture?
- (a)
Aihole
- (b)
Pattadakal
- (c)
Badami
- (d)
Ajanta
On the first day of the festival, the Sun is worshiped; next day cows and bullocks are fed on cooked rice; they are decorated with flowers and paint and led in procession to the beat of drums and crude music; on the third day, there are bull fights. This three day and one of the biggest festivals of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh is:
- (a)
Pooram
- (b)
Onam
- (c)
Pongal
- (d)
None of the above