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Understanding The Diversity of Indian Society MCQ Questions Part 3

Question 1.
As per the film rating above 80% means __________.
[a] Super hit
[b] Hit
[c] Average
[d] Good
Answer:
[a] Super hit

Question 2.
The actual amount received by the industry is known as __________.
[a] Commission
[b] Gross collection
[c] Super profit
[d] Net collection
Answer:
[b] Gross collection

Question 3.
Followings are the three major areas of insurance cover for films EXCEPT __________.
[a] Production
[b] Errors and omissions
[c] Direction
[d] Distribution
Answer:
[c] Direction

Question 4.
As per 2009 how many multiplexes were there?
[a] 235
[b] 225
[c] 290
[d] 218
Answer:
[b] 225

Question 5
Which movie was released in Mumbai alone through 275 shows?
[a] Khosala Ka Ghosala
[b] The Namesake
[c] Ghajni
[d] Bheja Fry
Answer:
[c] Ghajni

Question 6.
The first insurance policy was taken by __________ with United India Insurance for __________ under the Mukta Cine Policy.
[a] Karan Johar, My Name is Khan
[b] Reshamiya, Karzzzz
[c] Ashok Kumar, Kalpana
[d] Subhash Ghai, Taal
Answer:
[d] Subhash Ghai, Taal

Question 7.
Which year Prabhat Film Company in Maharashtra completed 80 years?
[a] 2008
[b] 2009
[c] 2006
[d] 2001
Answer:
[a] 2008

Question 8.
Which was the second silent movie shown in Mumbai?
[a] Manthan
[b] Raja Harischandra
[c] Ardhasatya
[d] Ankur
Answer:
[b] Raja Harischandra

Question 9.
Which year Film-making started in France?
[a] 1878
[b] 1993
[c] 1896
[d] 1989
Answer:
[c] 1896

Question 10.
Which company brought women in women’s roles for the first time?
[a] Prabhath company
[b] Baburao Painter’s Gujarath Film Company
[c] The artist company
[d] Baburao Painter’s Maharashtra Film Company
Answer:
[d] Baburao Painter’s Maharashtra Film Company

Question 11.
Which is the first talkie of Prabhat Film Company?
[a] Ayodhyacha Raja
[b] Sant Tukaram
[c] Agnikankan
[d] Mayamacchinder
Answer:
[a] Ayodhyacha Raja

Question 12.
__________ was the first Cinemascope Film?
[a] Kagaz Ke Phool
[b] Deewana
[c] Darr
[d] Bazigar
Answer:
[a] Kagaz Ke Phool

Question 13.
Which movie received an award as one of the best three movies at the Venice Film Festival on 4th September 1937?
[a] Ayodhyacha Raja
[b] SantTukaram
[c] Agnikankan
[d] Mayamacchinder
Answer:
[b] SantTukaram

Question 14.
__________ is an independent South-based company associated with cinema advertising for many years.
[a] Volvos
[b] Pavlov
[c] Salvos
[d] Maldives
Answer:
[c] Salvos

Question 15.
Followings are the clients of salvos EXCEPT __________.
[a] BPL
[b] Premier Mills
[c] Sandoz
[d] Onida
Answer:
[d] Onida

Question 16.
Followings are the merits of Radio EXCEPT __________.
[a] High impact
[b] Local and friendly
[c] Low cost
[d] Regional Selectivity
Answer:
[a] High impact

Question 17.
Followings are the merits of Outdoor EXCEPT __________.
[a] Long life
[b] Weather/vandalism
[c] Colour
[d] Point of sale
Answer:
[b] Weather/vandalism

Question 18.
Followings are the merits of Cinema EXCEPT __________.
[a] Captive and relaxed audience
[b] Easily absorbed
[c] High production
[d] High concentration
Answer:
[c] High production

Question 19.
Bengal produced __________ films in 2008.
[a] 53
[b] 47
[c] 38
[d] 60
Answer:
[d] 60

Question 20.
When and where did the Marathi film festival was organised?
[a] August 2008 at Mauritius
[b] August 2008 at Mumbai
[c] September 2009 at London
[d] September 2009 at Hyderabad
Answer:
[a] August 2008 at Mauritius

Question 21.
The number of films released in the year 2007 by Hindi film industry were __________.
[a] 249
[b] 257
[c] 149
[d] 111
Answer:
[b] 257

Question 22.
Which was the first 3D Film of India?
[a] Kagaz Ke Phool
[b] Deewana
[c] Darr
[d] My Dear Kuttichathan
Answer:
[d] My Dear Kuttichathan

Question 23.
The first Dada Saheb Phaike award is won by?
[a] Devika Rani
[b] Dileep Kumar
[c] Dada Saheb Phaike
[d] Jatin Lalit
Answer:
[a] Devika Rani

Question 24.
Film and Televison Institute of India is situated at __________.
[a] Delhi
[b] Pune
[c] Bangalore
[d] Chennai
Answer:
[b] Pune

Question 25.
The number of films released in the year 2007 by Telugu film industry were __________.
[a] 111
[b] 149
[c] Bangalore
[d] 257
Answer:
[b] 149

Question 26.
Who is the director of the movie Sikander?
[a] Wadia
[b] V. Shantaram
[c] Gajanan Jagirdar
[d] Sohrab Modi
Answer:
[c] Gajanan Jagirdar

Question 27.
Who is the director of the movie The Court Dancer?
[a] Wadia
[b] V. Shantaram
[c] Gajanan Jagirdar
[d] Sohrab Modi
Answer:
[d] Sohrab Modi

Question 28.
Who is the director of the movie Shakuntala?
[a] Wadia
[b] V. Shantaram
[c] Sohrab Modi
[d] Gajanan Jagirdar
Answer:
[b] V. Shantaram

Question 29.
Betow mentioned are the movies by Yash chopra except __________.
[a] Barsaat (1949)
[b] Pyaasa (1957)
[c] Andaz (1949)
[d] Mother India (1957)
Answer:
[d] Mother India (1957)

Question 30.
What is the theme of the movie Mughal-E-Azam (I960)?
[a] Action
[b] Negative characters
[c] Relationships
[d] Films
Answer:
[a] Action

Question 31.
Among the following movies for one of its ICICI Bank was brand, identify?
[a] Kaante
[b] Baghban
[c] Chalte Chlalte
[d] Dhoom
Answer:
[b] Baghban

Question 32.
Who was the pioneer of authoritative research on Hindi films?
[a] Greta Garbo
[b] Fairbanks
[c] Rosie Thomas
[d] Mary Pickford
Answer:
[c] Rosie Thomas

Question 33.
Who was a yesteryears actress?
[a] Pratima Gupta
[b] Rekha Das
[c] Gita Bali
[d] Begum Para
Answer:
[d] Begum Para

Question 34.
Who is the author of the book named ‘The Kapoors’?
[a] Kishwar
[b] Bunny Reuben
[c] Madhu Jain
[d] Lord Meghnad Desai
Answer:
[c] Madhu Jain

Question 35.
Who is the author of the book named ‘To Be or Not To B (Bachchan) __________.
[a] Lord Meghnad Desai
[b] Madhu Jain
[c] Kishwar
[d] Khalid Mohammed
Answer:
[d] Khalid Mohammed

Question 36.
What do you mean by Anime?
[a] A Japanese style of animated movie
[b] A Chinese style of animated movie
[c] A German style of animated movie
[d] A Spanish style of animated movie
Answer:
[a] A Japanese style of animated movie

Question 37.
Who is an Antagonist?
[a] One who opposes the film
[b] One who opposes the central character of a film
[c] One who opposes the villain character of a film
[d] One who opposes the director of a film
Answer:
[b] One who opposes the central character of a film

Question 38.
What is Automatic dialogue replacement (ADR)?
[a] Ambience of a scene
[b] Editing sound of the film during ADR
[c] Re-recording of dialogue during post-production
[d] It is the first stage of cutting after synchronising the rushes
Answer:
[c] Re-recording of dialogue during post-production

Question 39.
What is Anemographic?
[a] The end that runs counter to expectations
[b] A final print which first comes out after post-production, which has sound sync and colour corrected sequences
[c] Light from a source other than the sun
[d] An optical system with specific dimensions of the picture horizontally and vertically
Answer:
[d] An optical system with specific dimensions of the picture horizontally and vertically

Question 40.
What is Backlot?
[a] Area for open air sets in the studio
[b] Voices with no meaningful words
[c] Sony’s video
[d] A momentary pause either in delivery or action
Answer:
[a] Area for open air sets in the studio

Question 41.
What is b.g?
[a] Voices with no meaningful words
[b] Short farm for background in script
[c] Sony’s video
[d] A momentary pause either in delivery or action
Answer:
[b] Short farm for background in script

Question 42.
Camera operator is also known as __________.
[a] Camera Crew
[b] Camera loader
[c] Camera man
[d] Camera rehearsal
Answer:
[c] Camera man

Question 43.
What is Cameo?
[a] It ensures smoother transition than a cut
[b] Portrait lighting
[c] A team of actors appearing in a movie
[d] Small part played by a renowned actor
Answer:
[d] Small part played by a renowned actor

Question 44.
The arrangement of shots or the design of a movie is known as __________.
[a] Decoupage
[b] Denouement
[c] Deferments
[d] Decibel
Answer:
[a] Decoupage

Question 45.
Bulb 150 to 200 W – used for highlighting scenes is known as __________.
[a] Dimmer
[b] Dinky inky
[c] Decibel
[d] Diqital versatile disc
Answer:
[b] Dinky inky

Question 46.
A patented noise reduction and sound enhancement process is called as __________.
[a] Dope sheet
[b] Dolly
[c] Dolby
[d] Dinky inky
Answer:
[c] Dolby

Question 47.
A small wheel-supported camera platform that rolls along dolly tracks carrying the camera is termed as __________.
[a] Dinky inky
[b] Dolby
[c] Dope sheet
[d] Dolby
Answer:
[d] Dolby

Question 48.
What do you understand by Extreme close-up?
[a] A strong emphasis shot, which is more detailed than a close-up
[b] A shot composed with the horizon not parallel with the bottom of the frame
[c] A scene that has just commenced, is flawed and hence does not require the new slate scene numbers
[d] A film of at least a length of one hour, meant for theatrical release
Answer:
[a] A strong emphasis shot, which is more detailed than a close-up

Question 49.
Leaflets advertising a film is known as __________.
[a] Foley
[b] Fliers
[c] Fusion
[d] Frame
Answer:
[b] Fliers

Question 50.
Who is Gaffar?
[a] Assistant lighting technician
[b] Cameraman
[c] Chief lighting technician
[d] Assistant director
Answer:
[c] Chief lighting technician

Question 51.
The degree of contrast in a print or a negative, is termed as __________.
[a] Gaffar
[b] Gauge
[c] Gobo
[d] Gamma
Answer:
[d] Gamma

Question 52.
What do you mean by Gobo?
[a] Light deflecting or sound absorbing panel mounted on a stand
[b] A camera-mounting device on a tripod or dolly ensuring free movement of the camera
[c] The variation of tonal values in a photographic image
[d] A part of the scene is painted optically, and the scene is shot
Answer:
[a] Light deflecting or sound absorbing panel mounted on a stand

Question 53.
What is Halation?
[a] The character is removed from our attention
[b] Halo created by bright light around the subjects
[c] Shot taken looking down on the subject
[d] Straight into the camera
Answer:
[b] Halo created by bright light around the subjects

Question 54.
Small area of a scene, which is brightly illuminated, is known as __________.
[a] Hot spot
[b] Hue
[c] Hype
[d] Hypersonic
Answer:
[a] Hot spot

Question 55.
The essence of a colour determined by spectral wavelength __________.
[a] Hypersonic
[b] Hue
[c] Hype
[d] Hot spot
Answer:
[b] Hue

Question 56.
A shot that relates the subject to the background is called as __________.
[a] Low-key lighting
[b] Low key
[c] Long shot (LS)
[d] Low angle shot
Answer:
[c] Long shot (LS)

Question 57.
The Print which carries both the picture and sound track is known as __________.
[a] Long short Print
[b] Single Print
[c] Dual Print
[d] Married Print
Answer:
[d] Married Print

Question 58.
What is Martini shot?
[a] The last shot of the working day/night
[b] A shot encompassing a long scene, which is later split into close-ups, cut-in, etc.
[c] Art work, usually on glass, is combined with live action
[d] A shot between a medium shot and a long shot
Answer:
[a] The last shot of the working day/night

Question 59.
Number of beats in a bar is known as __________.
[a] MAVIKA
[b] Meter
[c] Miniature
[d] Matte artist
Answer:
[b] Meter

Question 60.
When shots of objects either move specifically or slowly to cause smearing effect, are termed as __________.
[a] Motion control
[b] Same as negative
[c] Motion blurs
[d] A quarter inch tape recorded
Answer:
[c] Motion blurs

Question 61.
What is Nagra?
[a] Words spoken over film
[b] Same as negative
[c] No good shots
[d] A quarter inch tape recorded
Answer:
[d] A quarter inch tape recorded

Question 62.
What is N.G.Slots?
[a] A quarter inch tape recorder
[b] No good shots
[c] Same as negative
[d] Words spoken over film
Answer:
[b] No good shots

Question 63.
Shallow cuts on the edges of a film is known as __________.
[a] N.G.Slots
[b] Nut
[c] Notch
[d] One-one
Answer:
[c] Notch

Question 64.
Which certificate makes a film eligible to get tax exemption?
[a] U Certificate
[b] A Certificate
[c] U/A Certificate
[d] Q Certificate
Answer:
[d] Q Certificate

Question 65.
What is Rotascoping?
[a] An animation technique in which live action is traced in images
[b] First assembly of shots into a work print arranged sequentially
[c] It builds up humour by repetition as the film progresses
[d] Unedited material immediately after shoot, seen for approval
Answer:
[a] An animation technique in which live action is traced in images

Question 66.
A jerky frame in the shots is known as __________.
[a] Safe Area
[b] Saccade frame
[c] Sampling
[d] Screen Time
Answer:
[b] Saccade frame

Question 67.
What do you mean by Sequel?
[a] Unedited material immediately after shoot, seen for approval
[b] First assembly of shots into a work print arranged sequentially
[c] A movie that extends the story of a previously filmed movie
[d] An animation technique in which live action is traced in images
Answer:
[c] A movie that extends the story of a previously filmed movie

Question 68.
What is Splice?
[a] Audio component of a movie
[b] These create illusion in a movie
[c] It is responsible for the movie’s sound track
[d] Tojoin two pieces of film
Answer:
[d] Tojoin two pieces of film

Question 69.
Summary of the script is known as __________.
[a] Synopsis
[b] Synthesis
[c] Abstract
[d] list
Answer:
[a] Synopsis

Question 70.
What is Taii-away shot?
[a] The last shot of the working day/night
[b] Moving away from the camera, say the shot of the back of a man bidding goodbye
[c] Art work, usually on glass, is combined with live action
[d] A shot between a medium shot and a long shot
Answer:
[b] Moving away from the camera, say the shot of the back of a man bidding goodbye

Question 71.
A script to be produced for TV is known as __________.
[a] Television movie
[b] Teaser
[c] Teleplay
[d] Television cut off
Answer:
[c] Teleplay

Question 72.
The area of the frame that can be viewed when telecast.
[a] Television movie
[b] Teaser
[c] Teleplay
[d] Television cut off
Answer:
[d] Television cut off

Question 73.
A feature film funded by a TV network __________.
[a] Television movie
[b] Teaser
[c] Teleplay
[D] Television movie
Answer:
[a] Television movie

Question 74.
Pre-title action which intrigues and arrests the audience attention is termed as __________.
[a] Television movie
[b] Teaser
[c] Teleplay
[d] Television cut off
Answer:
[b] Teaser

Question 75.
The pace of the film is called as __________.
[a] Teaser
[b] Television cut off
[c] Tempo
[d] Television movie
Answer:
[c] Tempo

Question 76.
Camera movement, either up or down during the taking of a shot, is known as __________.
[a] Teaser
[b] Television cut off
[c] Teleplay
[d] Tilt
Answer:
[d] Tilt

Question 77.
In which system one single shot is taken continuously without any interruption for ten minutes?
[a] TMT Technique
[b] Television movie
[c] Television cut off
[d] Teleplay
Answer:
[a] TMT Technique

Question 78.
The process in which sub-titles are visible after the removal of the emulsion from the film, is known as __________.
[a] Teleplay
[b] Titra
[c] Tempo
[d] Teaser
Answer:
[b] Titra

Question 79.
What is Track laying?
[a] The manner of displaying the title of the film or screen
[b] A shot showing two people in a frame with head and shoulders
[c] At the time of editing, sound is assembled in such a way that it can be ma-nipulated during mixing
[d] To remove a short section or track
Answer:
[c] At the time of editing, sound is assembled in such a way that it can be ma-nipulated during mixing

Question 80.
A shot showing two people in a frame with head and shoulders is termed as __________.
[a] Twin shot
[b] Double shot
[c] Duai shot
[d] Two shot
Answer:
[d] Two shot

Question 81.
Slowing down the frame rate so that .when the picture is screened at normal rate, the action appears to be in fast motion is termed as __________.
[a] Under cranking
[b] Over cranking
[c] Below cranking
[d] Normal cranking
Answer:
[a] Under cranking

Question 82.
What is Underscore?
Answer:
[a] Voice score for emotional enhancement
[b] Music score for emotional enhancement
[c] Duai score for emotional enhancement
[d] A shot showing two people in a frame with head and shoulders
Answer:
[b] Music score for emotional enhancement

Question 83.
A device to change the aspect ratio without changing lenses or aperture plates is known as __________.
[a] Versatile disc, digital
[b] Video compact disc
[c] Varioscope
[d] Visual effect
Answer:
[c] Varioscope

Question 84.
What is Voice over (VO)?
[a] The The voice whose speaker is shown
[b] A device to change the aspect ratio without changing lenses or aperture plates
[c] Voice score for emotional enhancement
[d] The voice whose speaker is not shown
Answer:
[d] The voice whose speaker is not shown

Question 85.
What is Whip pan?
[a] Fast pan that incorporates much motion blur
[b] Slow pan that incorporates much motion blur
[c] Moving pan that incorporates much motion blur
[d] Forward pan that incorporates much motion blur
Answer:
[a] Fast pan that incorporates much motion blur

Question 86.
Too-quick pan is called as __________.
[a] Whip over
[b] Whip pan
[c] Quick whip
[d] Quick pan
Answer:
[b] Whip pan

Question 87.
Who is a wrangler?
[a] He doubles for another actor for a stunt
[b] He captures the film’s action on non-movie camera
[c] He handles livestock, or entities that cannot be spoken with
[d] He plans and arranges the stunts.
Answer:
[c] He handles livestock, or entities that cannot be spoken with

Question 88.
What is Xylonite?
[a] A musical instrument
[b] Celluloid film
[c] Slang for a story
[d] The first frame of a roll
Answer:
[b] Celluloid film

Question 89.
Slang for a story is termed as __________.
[a] Yell
[b] Yodel
[c] Yarn
[d] Yang
Answer:
[c] Yarn

Question 90.
Spectators encourage film people by yelling is termed as __________.
[a] Yarn
[b] Yell
[c] Yodel
[d] Yang
Answer:
[b] Yell

Question 91.
Sing by changing from ordinary voice to false and oscillate like this is known as __________.
[a] Yell
[b] Yodel
[c] Yarn
[d] Yang
Answer:
[b] Yodel

Question 92.
In which year, for the first time, the audience not only saw the actors on screen, they heard them talking __________.
[a] 1921
[b]1951
[c] 1931
[d] 1971
Answer:
[c] 1931

Question 93.
Which movie was based on a Parsi play by Joseph David?
[a] Thanawalla
[b] Harischandra Bhatwadekar
[c] Hiralai Sen
[d] Alam Ara of Adeshir Irani
Answer:
[d] Alam Ara of Adeshir Irani

Question 94.
Which was the first movie with sound?
[a] Alam Ara of Adeshir Irani
[b] Hiralai Sen
[c] Harischandra Bhatwadekar
[d] Thanawalla
Answer:
[a] Alam Ara of Adeshir Irani

Question 95.
Which is the first Snaskrit film?
[a] Shankaracharya
[b] Bhagavad Gita
[c] Gunda
[d] Raagam
Answer:
[a] Shankaracharya

Question 96.
When did Indian film industry celebrated its 100 years?
[a] 2011
[b] 2013
[c] 2000
[d] 2005
Answer:
[b] 2013

Question 97.
Who is regarded as the father of Indian film industry?
[a] K.L Seigal
[b] M Arora
[c] Dadasaheb Phalke
[d] None of them.
Answer:
[c] Dadasaheb Phalke

Question 98.
Which year Government of India constituted Dadasaheb Phalke award?
[a] 1955
[b] 1974
[c] 1949
[d] 1969
Answer:
[d] 1969

Question 99.
Geographical diversity is concerned to __________.
[a] Land and Building
[b] Rich and Poor
[c] Politics
[d] Race and Culture
Answer:
[d] Race and Culture

Question 100.
Wheat is not used for making __________.
[a] Roti
[b] Kulcha
[c] Naan
[d] Dosa
Answer:
[d] Dosa

Question 101.
Islam and Christianity entered India due to __________.
[a] Indian rulers
[b] Indian invasion
[c] Foreign invasion and rule
[d] None of these
Answer:
[c] Foreign invasion and rule

Question 102.
Gandhi topi was made of __________.
[a] Artificial cloth
[b] Woolen
[c] Cotton cloth
[d] Rexin
Answer:
[c] Cotton cloth

Question 103.
Mahabharatha stories are narrated mainly to teach __________.
[a] Good will
[b] Living together
[c] Hatred
[d] Ethics and values
Answer:
[d] Ethics and values

Question 104.
Taj Mahal may be great architectural wonders in fact it is __________.
[a] Worship place
[b] Burial place
[c] Tourist place
[d] None of these
Answer:
[b] Burial place

Question 105.
Gui Gumbos is situated in the district of __________.
[a] Gulbarga
[b] Bidar
[c] Vijaypura
[d] Coorg
Answer:
[c] Vijaypura

Question 106.
Largest number of tigers in india live in the state of __________.
[a] Karnataka
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Kerala
[d] Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
[a] Karnataka

Question 107.
In its natural habitation South Africa does not have __________.
[a] Lions
[b] Cheetha
[c] Tigers
[d] Bison.
Answer:
[c] Tigers

Question 108.
Sheep are reared not only fo reared not only for non-veg food and leather but also to collect __________.
[a] Teeth
[b] Bones
[c] Nails
[d] Wool
Answer:
[d] Wool

Question 109.
Upanayana or Thread Ceremony is practice in Hinduism for __________
[a] Girls
[b] Boys
[c] Widow
[d] Parents
Answer:
[b] Boys

Question 110.
Traditionally the family living system in India is __________.
[a] Joint family
[b] Nuclear family
[c] Multifamily
[d] Single living
Answer:
[a] Joint family

Question 111.
World famous Dasara festival in Mysore lasts for __________ days.
[a] 10
[b] 9
[c] 7
[d] 8
Answer:
[b] 9

Question 112.
After India Sikh population is seen more in __________.
[a] USA
[b] South Africa
[c] Sri Lanka
[d] Canada
Answer:
[d] Canada

Question 113.
Hindus follow __________.
[a] One God
[b] One Goddess
[c] Several Gods
[d] Several Gods and evil spirit
Answer:
[c] Several Gods

Question 114.
Who is the founder of Jainism?
[a] Dalai Lama
[b] Buddha
[c] Mahaveera
[d] Ashoka
Answer:
[c] Mahaveera

Question 115.
Famous temple of Sikh in Amritsar is called as __________.
[a] Golden temple
[b] Lotds temple
[c] Gariand temple
[d] Shaheed temple
Answer:
[a] Golden temple

Question 116.
In Hindu marriage the most important legal ritual is __________.
[a] Engagement
[b] Garlanding
[c] Saptapadi
[d] Sangeet
Answer:
[c] Saptapadi

Question 117.
Most important practice of Jainism is __________.
[a] Violence
[b] Tolerance
[c] Business
[d] Non-violence
Answer:
[d] Non-violence

Question 118.
Moharram is observed by musilims all over the world as __________.
[a] Mourning day
[b] Peace day
[c] Birhday
[d] Feasting day
Answer:
[a] Mourning day

Question 119.
Dali Lama religious leader coming from __________.
[a] Bhuthan
[b] Nepal
[c] Tibet
[d] Sikkim
Answer:
[c] Tibet

Question 120.
A population with natality equal to mortality is __________.
[a] Stable
[b] Increasing
[c] Decreasing
[d] Growing
Answer:
[a] Stable

Question 121.
According to national population policy, the marriageable age for girls has been raised in India from 15 years to __________.
[a] 19
[b] 18
[c] 20
[d] 21
Answer:
[b] 18

Question 122.
Consequences of population explosion were explained for the first time by __________.
[a] De Vries
[b] Darwin
[c] Malthus
[d] Lanmarck
Answer:
[c] Malthus

Question 123.
Demographic features of developing countries are __________.
[a] High infant mortality, low fertility, young age distribution and uneven population growth
[b] High fertility, high density, high mortality rate and young age distribution
[c] High fertility, falling mortality rate, rapid population growth and young age distribution
[d] High density, high mortality, uneven population growth and very old age distribution
Answer:
[c] High fertility, falling mortality rate, rapid population growth and young age distribution

Question 124.
Each environment supports limited population depending upon its __________.
[a] Biotic potential
[b] Natality
[c] Reproductive potential
[d] Carrying capacity
Answer:
[d] Carrying capacity

Understanding The Diversity of Indian Society MCQ Questions Part 2

Question 1.
Nand Lal Bose, Manjit Bawa,Tyeb Mehta are __________.
[a] Photographers
[b] Classical Singers
[c] Painters
[d] Poets
Answer:
[c] Painters

Question 2.
Which one of the following languages is not widely spoken in Tripura?
[a] Bengali
[b] Tripuri
[c] Hindi
[d] English
Answer:
[d] English

Question 3.
Which of the following languages are spoken in Dadra and Nagara Haveli?
[a] Gujrati
[b] Marati
[c] Both a and b
[d] English
Answer:
[c] Both a and b

Question 4.
Who wrote down the epic Mahabarata while Vyasa was dictating __________.
[a] Narada
[b] Vishwakarma
[c] Ganesha
[d] Shiva
Answer:
[c] Ganesha

Question 5.
Kathak is a classical dance of __________.
[a] Kerala
[b] North India
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Manipur
Answer:
[b] North India

Question 6.
Dance patterns considered sacred to Lord Shiva are in __________.
[a] Bharatnatyam and Odissi
[b] Bharatnatyam and Kathakali
[c] Bharatnatyam and Kathak
[d] Bharatnatyam and Mohiniyattam
Answer:
[d] Bharatnatyam and Mohiniyattam

Question 7.
Which is the Rajasthani dance that is performed by women by carrying earthen pots on their heads?
[a] Panihari
[b] Raika
[c] Tera Tali
[d] Suisini
Answer:
[a] Panihari

Question 8.
Which of the following dance is performed by women in Punjab?
[a] Garbha
[b] Giddha
[c] Ghero
[d] Goncha
Answer:

Question 9.
Which of these dances are performed on the edge of brass plates?
[a] Bharatnatyam
[b] Kathak
[c] Kuchipudi
[d] Odissi
Answer:
[c] Kuchipudi

Question 10.
Karnataka is famous for the dance form __________.
[a] Bharatnatyam
[b] Kathak
[c] Kuchipudi
[d] Yakshagana
Answer:
[d] Yakshagana

Question 11.
Chhau is dance of __________.
[a] Bihar
[b] Gujrat
[c] Assam
[d] Kashmir
Answer:
[a] Bihar

Question 12.
Hattari is dance of __________.
[a] Rajasthan
[b] Karnataka
[c] Andra Pradesh
[d] Assam
Answer:
[b] Karnataka

Question 13.
Laho is dance of __________.
[a] Bihar
[b] Gujrat
[c] Meghalaya
[d] Kashmir
Answer:
[c] Meghalaya

Question 14.
Kathak, Nautanki, Jhora and Kajri are the important dances of __________.
[a] Jandk
[b] Rajasthan
[c] Tamil Nadu
[d] Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
[d] Uttar Pradesh

Question 15.
The dance in Himachal Pradesh performed indoor solo or duet, especially when life comes to a standstill during cold winter is __________.
[a] Munzra
[b] Rouf
[c] Luddi
[d] Gidda
Answer:
[a] Munzra

Question 17.
The dance performed by women to invoke rain in Bihar is __________.
[a] Faguna
[b] Bihu
[c] Purbi
[d] Jata Jatin
Answer:
[d] Jata Jatin

Question 18.
Which of the following dances of India is based upon the principle of Natyashastra?
[a] Luddi
[b] Odissi
[c] Purbi
[d] Jata Jatin
Answer:
[b] Odissi

Question 19.
Kannada is a language of which state?
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Assam
[c] Karnataka
[d] Gujrat
Answer:
[c] Karnataka

Question 20.
Apart from Assamee w hich is also the official language of Assam?
[a] Telegu
[b] Oria
[c] Hindi
[d] Bengali
Answer:
[d] Bengali

Question 21.
In which language “vande matram” is written?
[a] Marati
[b] Oria
[c] Hindi
[d] Kannada
Answer:
[a] Marati

Question 22.
Which language has got highest Gnana Peeth Award-Literature?
[a] Marati
[b] Kannada
[c] Bengali
[d] Oria
Answer:
[b] Kannada

Question 23.
Tagin is a language is __________.
[a] Orissa
[b] Arunachal Pradesh
[c] Tripura
[d] Tamil Nadu
Answer:
[b] Arunachal Pradesh

Question 24.
The oldest Indian language is __________.
[a] Kannada
[b] Marati
[c] Tamil
[d] Telugu
Answer:
[c] Tamil

Question 25.
Modern Indo Aryan languages are based on an ancient language called __________.
[a] Sanskrit
[b] Marati
[c] Tamil
[d] Telugu
Answer:
[a] Sanskrit

Question 26.
The official language of the government of India is __________.
[a] English
[b] Hindi
[c] Bengali
[d] Oria
Answer:
[b] Hindi

Question 27.
Which Academy promotes and develops literature in all the 22 languages of India?
[a] Bhasha Academy
[b] Lalit kala Academy
[c] Sahitya Academy
[d] Kalanikethan Academy
Answer:
[c] Sahitya Academy

Question 28.
Which languages of India belong to Dravidian family?
[a] Languages of Northern India
[b] Languages of Western India
[c] Languages of Eastern India
[d] Languages of Southern India
Answer:
[d] Languages of Southern India

Question 29.
Which language gained most by the patronage given to Scholars by Krishna Oeva Rai?
[a] Telugu
[b] Marati
[c] Tamil
[d] Sanskrit
Answer:
[a] Telugu

Question 30.
Of the 250 known alphabets in the history of language, how many are in use today?
[a] 26
[b] 50
[c] 100
[d] 45
Answer:
[b] 50

Question 31.
The language of the discourses of Gauthama Budha was __________.
[a] Sanskrit
[b] Bhojpuri
[c] Pali
[d] Mahadhi
Answer:
[c] Pali

Question 32.
Which of the following languages was adopted for preaching in Mahayana Buddhism?
[a] Pali
[b] Mahadhi
[c] Tamil
[d] Sanskrit
Answer:
[d] Sanskrit

Question 33.
How many languages are so far listed in the eighth schedule of the Indian constitution?
[a] 18
[b] 20
[c] 16
[d] 22
Answer:
[a] 18

Question 34.
Which among the following is known as the earliest example of Panchayatana style of temple?
[a] Temple at Pathari
[b] Dashavatara temple at Deogarh
[c] Shatrugneshwara temple at Bhubaneshwar
[d] Lakshmana temple at Sirpur
Answer:
[b] Dashavatara temple at Deogarh

Question 35.
Which among the following is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture?
[a] Shikhara
[b] Gopuram
[c] Vimana
[d] Mandapa
Answer:
[c] Vimana

Question 36.
Which among the following is/ are works of Kalidasa?
[a] Ritusamhara
[b] Meghaduta
[c] Kumarashambhava
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 37.
Which the following is the most famous bronze image of Chola period?
[a] Nataraja
[b] Murugan
[c] Venkateshwara
[d] Vishnu
Answer:
[a] Nataraja

Question 38.
Before 18th century dresses were not regulated by __________.
[a] Social hierarchy
[b] Regional codes
[c] Democratic values
[d] Gender
Answer:
[c] Democratic values

Question 39.
Factor in change in clothes after 18th century was __________.
[a] Decolonisation
[b] Notions of identity
[c] Fashions
[d] Industrialisation
Answer:
[d] Industrialisation

Question 40.
Law related to dress codes __________.
[a] Caste laws
[b] Feudal privileges
[c] Livres
[d] Sumptuary
Answer:
[d] Sumptuary

Question 41.
Which one among the materials prescribed for royalty?
[a] Ermine and brocade
[b] Liberty
[c] Flax and linen
[d] Social inferiors
Answer:
[a] Ermine and brocade

Question 42.
San culotte’s meant __________.
[a] Loose clothes
[b] Without knee breeches
[c] Comfortable clothes
[d] Tunics
Answer:
[b] Without knee breeches

Question 43.
Ideas of simplicity in clothing reflected __________.
[a] Equality
[b] Liberty
[c] Fraternity
[d] Social inferiors
Answer:
[a] Equality

Question 44.
Colour of the cap of Liberty worn by French revolutionaries’was __________.
[a] Red
[b] Green
[c] White
[d] Yellow
Answer:
[a] Red

Question 45.
Victorian image of a frail woman was created by __________.
[a] Corsets
[b] Stays
[c] Short hair
[d] Short skirts
Answer:
[a] Corsets

Question 46.
Stays did not __________.
[a] Restrict body growth
[b] Hamper blood circulation
[c] Weaken spine
[d] Helps girls body to grow
Answer:
[a] Restrict body growth

Question 47.
Traditional feminine clothes were __________.
[a] Long and voluminous
[b] Short and elegant
[c] Long-and graceful
[d] Dull and languid
Answer:
[a] Long and voluminous

Question 48.
Conservatives opposed dress reforms on the ground __________.
[a] Women looked more beautiful
[b] Vulgarity
[c] Grace
[d] Lost their femininity
Answer:
[d] Lost their femininity

Question 49.
Which of the following two items created misunderstanding among the British and Indians?
[a] Turban and hat
[b] Turban and shoes
[c] Khadi and mill made cloth
[d] Wearing and taking off of shoes
Answer:
[b] Turban and shoes

Question 50.
The rational dress society was started in __________
[a] France 1881
[b] USA 1881
[c] Britain 1881
[d] India 1881
Answer:
[c] Britain 1881

Question 51.
The national women’s suffrage association was headed by __________.
[a] Mrs Stanton
[b] Lucy Stone
[c] Amelia Bloomer
[d] Elizabeth II
Answer:
[a] Mrs Stanton

Question 52.
Bloomers were______________
[a] Knickers
[b] Trousers
[c] Tunics
[d] Short skirts
Answer:
[b] Trousers

Question 53.
Radical change in women’s clothing were enabled by __________.
[a] New times
[b] Women’s movement
[c] World wars
[d] Industrial revolution
Answer:
[c] World wars

Question 54.
Which of the following was not a pressure for change?
[a] New materials
[b] World wars
[c] New values
[d] Decolonisation
Answer:
[d] Decolonisation

Question 55.
Which of the following was not a change brought about women’s dress as a result of the world wars?
[a] Skirts and hair became shorter
[b] Women stopped wearing jewellery
[c] Bright colours came into vague
[d] Clothes became plainer and simpler
Answer:
[c] Bright colours came into vague

Question 56.
Plain and austere style ¡n clothes reflected __________.
[a] simplicity
[b] practicability
[c] mobility
[d] professionalism
Answer:
[d] professionalism

Question 57.
In India factor in change in male and female clothing was___________.
[a] Western ideas of equality
[b] Western dress form
[c] Indigenous traditions
[d] National culture
Answer:
[b] Western dress form

Question 58.
The first community to incorporate western styles in dress form In India were__________
[a] Muslims
[b] Dalits
[c] Parsis
[d] Hindus
Answer:
[c] Parsis

Question 59.
Which among the following Indian population were first to adopt western styles?
[a] Men
[b] Women
[c] Children
[d] Bengalis
Answer:
[a] Men

Question 60.
In India dress codes were regulated by __________.
[a] Economic status
[b] Wearing shoes
[c] Education
[d] Wearing gold ornament
Answer:
[b] Wearing shoes

Question 61.
The Shanars were attacked by Nairs for __________.
[a] using umbrellas
[b] caste rules
[c] wearing upper doth
[d] occupation
Answer:
[c] wearing upper doth

Question 62.
Which of the following two items created misunderstanding among the British and Indians?
[a] Turban and hat
[b] Turban and shoes
[c] Khadi and mill made cloth
[d] Wearing and taking off of shoes
Answer:
[b] Turban and shoes

Question 63.
Who among the following defied shoe respect rule?
[a] Lord Dalhousie
[b] Governor General Amherst
[c] Manockjee Cowasjee Entee
[d] Mahatma Gandhi
Answer:
[c] Manockjee Cowasjee Entee

Question 64.
Which Indian dress symbolises the synthesis of Hindu Muslim dress form?
[a] Brahmika sari
[b] Chapkan
[c] Nehru jacket
[d] Gandhi’s cap
Answer:
[b] Chapkan

Question 65.
The Chapkan combines the best elements of __________.
[a] Hindu Muslim dress form
[b] Nehru Gandhi dress form
[c] Indian -European dress form
[d] Hindu European dress form
Answer:
[a] Hindu Muslim dress form

Question 66.
Mark the family which played a significant role in the search for a national dress?
[a] Tagore’s
[b] Nehru’s
[c] Gandhi’s
[d] Patel’s
Answer:
[a] Tagore’s

Question 67.
The sari designed by Jnanadanandini.Devi came to be popularly known as __________.
[a] Brahmika
[b] Kota
[c] Chanderi
[d] Kanjeevaram
Answer:
[a] Brahmika

Question 68.
Among which of the following did the pan-Indian style sari not succeed?
[a] Women of Assam
[b] Women of Maharashtra
[c] Women of UP
[d] Non -Brahmos
Answer:
[a] Women of Assam

Question 70.
Movement linked to the politics of clothing __________.
[a] Non-cooperation
[b] Civil disobedience
[c] Quit India
[d] Swadeshi
Answer:
[d] Swadeshi

Question 71.
Who among the following used cloth as a symbolic weapon against the British rule?
[a] M.K Gandhi
[b] Gopal Gandhi
[c] Indira Gandhi
[d] Lord Curzon
Answer:
[a] M.K Gandhi

Question 72.
As a lawyer in Johnnesburg Mahatma Gandhi dressed in __________.
[a] Gujarati dhoti and kurta
[b] Khadi shirt and pyjam
[c] Western suits topped with turban
[d] Three piece suit
Answer:
[c] Western suits topped with turban

Question 73.
Khadi to Mahatma Gandhi was a symbol of __________.
[a] Poverty
[b] Indian ascetic
[c] Indian ascetic
[d] Purity, simplicity and of poverty
Answer:
[d] Purity, simplicity and of poverty

Question 74.
Who among the following did not adopt Khadi?
[a] Sarojini Naidu
[b] Jawaharlal Nehru
[c] Jawaharlal Nehru
[d] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer:
[a] Sarojini Naidu

Question 75.
In the 19th century where did the British insist that Indians take off their shoes __________.
[a] In market places
[b] In court rooms
[c] In their homes
[d] In sacred place
Answer:
[b] In court rooms

Question 76.
Why did Mahatma Gandhi adopt loin cloth and a chadder as his dress?
[a] It was easy to wear
[b] It was not easy to practice
[c] He believed that poor peasants could not afford more than that
[d] It was a political statement of self -respect
Answer:
[c] He believed that poor peasants could not afford more than that

Question 77.
The women in Victorian England were tightly fitting corsets when they slightly grew older __________.
[a] Because the woman cannot move freely
[b] It was considered fashionable
[c] Because it gave shape and support to the figure
[d] Because women were expected to be serious, independent and aggressive
Answer:
[c] Because it gave shape and support to the figure

Question 78.
Which among the following Indian refused to take off his shoes before entering the court room?
[a] Mahatma Gandhi
[b] Manockjee Cowasjee Entee
[c] Dadabhai Naroji
[d] Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer:
[c] Dadabhai Naroji

Question 79.
Pick the correct reason for the change in women’s fashion during the First World War?
[a] Women’s magazines set new fashions
[b] For the equality of women who fought on the battlefield
[c] For the safety of women who worked in ammunition factories
[d] For the convenience of women who worked on farms
Answer:
[c] For the safety of women who worked in ammunition factories

Question 80.
Which one of the following groups of people did not adopt western wear in India?
[a] Parsi Community
[b] Bengali- Babus
[c] Peasant Community
[d] Dalit converted to Christianity
Answer:
[d] Dalit converted to Christianity

Question 81.
Mahatma Gandhi promoted the wearing of Khadi a handspun cloth because __________.
[a] It was cheaper than imported cloth
[b] It would benefit Indian mill owners
[c] It was assign of self-reliance
[d] He was opposed to silk
Answer:
[b] It would benefit Indian mill owners

Question 82.
Why did Dalit converts in India adopt western style clothing?
[a] It was comfortable
[b] It was cheaper
[c] It was sign of equality and self-respect
[d] I t was fashionable
Answer:
[d] I t was fashionable

Question 83.
Which one of the following statements about women’s fashion in the twentieth century is not true?
[a] Women started wearing trousers and blouses
[b] Women started wearing jewellery
[c] Women started wearing shorter skirts
[d] Women started wearing sober colours
Answer:
[b] Women started wearing jewellery

Question 84.
Dresses in India were defined by __________.
[a] Sumptuary laws
[b] Caste system
[c] Both a and b
[d] None of the above
Answer:
[c] Both a and b

Question 85.
To some Indians western clothes were sign of __________.
[a] progress
[b] modernity
[c] freedom from poverty
[d] Both a and b
Answer:
[d] Both a and b

Question 86.
When was slavery abolished in Travancore? What did it result in?
[a] 1855, frustration among upper castes
[b] 1865, shortage of labour force
[c] 1867, end of caste system
[d] 1895, death among children
Answer:
[a] 1855, frustration among upper castes

Question 87.
Wearing of which two things created misunderstanding and conflict between the British and the Indians?
[a] Turban and shoes
[b] Umbrella and gold ornaments
[c] Saris and dhotis
[d] Gowns and long skirts
Answer:
[a] Turban and shoes

Question 88.
The Pagodas at Mahabalipuram had been constructed by __________.
[a] Cholas
[b] Pallavas
[c] Chalukyas of Kalyani
[d] Pandyas
Answer:
[b] Pallavas

Question 89.
At which among the following sites of Indus Valley Civilisation the rows of distinctive fire altars with provisio of ritual bathing have been found?
[a] Mohen-jo-daro
[b] Harappa
[c] Kalibangan
[d] Lothal
Answer:
[c] Kalibangan

Question 90.
The cotton cloth worn by Indians had a brighter white colour than any cotton found elsewhere. This view was recorded by __________.
[a] Nearchus
[b] Alexander
[c] Pliny
[d] Megasthenes
Answer:
[d] Megasthenes

Question 91.
According to the beliefs of the Pasupata sect, Siva is the Lord of Pasu.Pasu here refers to __________.
[a] Jiva
[b] Lion
[c] Bull
[d] Parvati
Answer:
[a] Jiva

Question 92.
Which is the first narrative feature film in India?
[a] Raja Harishchandra
[b] Pundalik
[c] Alam Ara
[d] Sant Tukaram
Answer:
[b] Pundalik

Question 93.
Which is the first indigenous feature film in India?
[a] Alam Ara
[b] Pundalik
[c] Raja Harishchandra
[d] Sant Tukaram
Answer:
[c] Raja Harishchandra

Question 94.
Which is the first talkie film in India?
[a] Sant Tukaram
[b] Pundalik
[c] Raja Harishchandra
[d] Alam Ara
Answer:
[d] Alam Ara

Question 95.
Which is the first golden jubilee film of India?
[a] Raja Harishchandra
[b] Pundalik
[c] Alam Ara
[d] Sant Tukaram
Answer:
[d] Sant Tukaram

Question 96.
Which year Indian cinema started its journey?
[a] 1896
[b] 1996
[c] 1946
[d] 1856
Answer:
[a] 1896

Question 97.
Which year the Indian cinema celebrated its centenary?
[a] 1896
[b] 1996
[c] 1946
[d] 1856
Answer:
[b] 1996

Question 98.
Who was the first Indian to screen a movie in 1899?
[a] Abdulla Chitre
[b] Thanawalla
[c] Harischandra Bhatwadekar
[d] Hiralal Sen
Answer:
[c] Harischandra Bhatwadekar

Question 99.
Who made India’s full-length feature silent film Raja Harischandra in 1913?
[a] Thanawalla
[b] Harischandra Bhatwadekar
[c] Hiralal Sen
[d] Dhanraj Govind Phalke
Answer:
[d] Dhanraj Govind Phalke

Question 100.
Which year Bengal screened its first feature film?
[a] 1917
[b] 1899
[c] 1919
[d] 1913
Answer:
[a] 1917

Question 101.
The first film was Keechaka Vadha.
[a] Northern
[b] Southern
[c]Western
[d] Eastern
Answer:
[b] Southern

Question 102.
Who made the first Indian talkie Alam Ara?
[a] Dhanraj Govind Phalke
[b] Hiralal Sen
[c] Ardeshir Irani
[d] Thanawalla
Answer:
[d] Thanawalla

Question 103.
Which year the first international film festival was held in india?
[a] 1917
[b] 1899
[c] 1919
[d] 1952
Answer:
[d] 1952

Question 104.
Who was influenced by a movie Life of Christ?
[a] Dhanraj Govind Phalke
[b] Hiralal Sen
[c] Ardeshir Irani
[d] Thanawalla
Answer:
[a] Dhanraj Govind Phalke

Question 105.
When did Cartoon films were pioneered?
[a] 1906
[b] 1907
[c] 1910
[d] 1908
Answer:
[b] 1907

Question 106.
The first colour film was made in __________.
[a] 1907 in England
[b] 1910 in England
[c] 1908 in England
[d] 1906 in England
Answer:
[c] 1908 in England

Question 107.
Who made a film on Hitler in 1940 entitled The Great Dictator?
[a] Greta Garbo
[b] Fairbanks
[c] Mary Pickford
[d] Chaplin
Answer:
[d] Chaplin

Question 108.
__________ divides the script into scenes
[a] Screenplay
[b] Casting
[c] Rehearsing
[d] Directing
Answer:
[a] Screenplay

Question 109.
Who is the captain of the ship in case of a film?
[a] Scriptwriter
[b] Director
[c] Actor
[d] Cameraman
Answer:
[b] Director

Question 110.
The first international film festival was held in __________.
[a] Delhi in 1952
[b] Hyderabad in 1952
[c] Mumbai in 1952
[d] Kolkata in 1952
Answer:
[c] Mumbai in 1952

Question 111.
Who was inspired by Italian classics ‘The Bicycle Thieves’ and ‘Shoe Shine’ to produce’Do Bigha Jameen’?
[a] Thanawalla
[b] Harischandra Bhatwadekar
[c] Hiralal Sen
[d] Bimal Roy
Answer:
[d] Bimal Roy

Question 112.
Which was the first Marathi newspaper which started in 1832 in Mumbai?
[a] Darpan
[b] Kanchan
[c] Amar
[d] Aankh
Answer:
[a] Darpan

Question 113.
The Times of India and Bombay Samachar (Gujarati) started in __________.
[a] Delhi
[b] Mumbai
[c] Bengal
[d] Gujarath
Answer:
[b] Mumbai

Question 114.
In which year the telegraphy service was set up?
[a] 1890
[b] 1870
[c] 1850
[d] 1860
Answer:
[c] 1850

Question 115.
In which year the Congress Party was established in Mumbai __________.
[a] 1947
[b] 1875
[c] 1901
[d] 1885
Answer:
[d] 1885

Question 116.
Who started an industrial unit in Aundh?
[a] Laxmanrao Kirloskar
[b] Save Dada
[c] Bimal Roy
[d] Thanavala
Answer:
[a] Laxmanrao Kirloskar

Question 117.
Which is the first feature film made in India?
[a] Manthan
[b] Raja Harischandra
[c] Ardhasatya
[d] Ankur
Answer:
[b] Raja Harischandra

Question 118.
Who is the pioneer of documentaries?
[a] Greta Garbo
[b] Fairbanks
[c] Robert Flaherty
[d] Mary Pickford
Answer:
[c] Robert Flaherty

Question 119.
What do you mean by naturalist documentary?
[a] These capture current affairs and events around us
[b] A story or incident is used to drive home a point
[c] They deal with reality around us life in slums, villages, metros, factories
[d] These films deal with nature in the raw form
Answer:
[d] These films deal with nature in the raw form

Question 120.
What do you mean by newsreels?
[a] These capture current affairs and events around us
[b] A story or incident is used to drive home a point
[c] They deal with reality around us life in slums, villages, metros, factories
[d] These films deal with nature in the raw form
Answer:
[a] These capture current affairs and events around us

Question 121.
Which type of documentaries indoctrinates the viewers with a particular viewpoint or ideology?
[a] Instructional
[b] Propagandist
[c] Newsreels
[d] Realist
Answer:
[b] Propagandist

Question 122.
Films Division (FD) celebrated its silver jubilee in __________.
[a] 1989
[b] 1992
[c] 1972
[d] 1996
Answer:
[c] 1972

Question 123.
__________ directed by Shankar Ganguly and produced in 1969 is a fascinating science-education film.
[a] Oxygen
[b] Planet
[c] Earth
[d] Life
Answer:
[d] Life

Question 124.
Who has set up Actor Prepares in 2005 __________.
[a] Anupam Kher
[b] Bimal Roy
[c] Save Dada
[d] Laxmanrao Kirloskar
Answer:
[a] Anupam Kher

Question 125.
The distributors normally get a share of __________ per cent from the multiplexes.
[a] 39
[b] 48
[c] 52,2
[d] 50
Answer:
[b] 48

Question 126.
The percentage of the number of tickets sold to the number of seats available across the screens and centres are termed as __________.
[a] Net Collection
[b] Ratings
[c] Occupancy
[d] Weeks of Release
Answer:
[c] Occupancy

Question 127.
The amount collected in rupees (lac) by selling the tickets exclusive of the entire local and State taxes are called as __________
[a] Occupancy
[b] Weeks of Release
[c] Ratings
[d] Net Collection
Answer:
[d] Net Collection

Understanding The Diversity of Indian Society MCQ Questions Part 1

Question 1.
As per 1961 census how many languages and dialects were listed?
[a] 1652
[b]1992
[c] 1692
[d] 1952
Answer:
[a] 1652

Question 2.
As per 2001 census __________ languages belonging to five families of Indo-European, Dravidian, Austro-Asiatic, Tibeto- Burmese and Semito- Hamitic.
[a] 130
[b] 122
[c] 144
[d] 150
Answer:
[b] 122

Question 3.
India has newspapers in how many languages?
[a] 71
[b] 15
[c] 87
[d] 20
Answer:
[c] 87

Question 4.
As per.2001 census 122 languages belonging to which among the following families?
[a] Indo-European
[b] Dravidian
[c] Austro-Asiatic
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 5.
How many number of radio programs exists in India __________.
[a] 71
[b] 15
[c] 87
[d] 20
Answer:
[a] 71

Question 6.
Indian nation does films in __________ languages.
[a] 71
[b] 15
[c] 87
[d] 20
Answer:
[b] 15

Question 7.
How many languages does eighth schedule of the Indian constitution recognises?
[a] 18
[b] 15
[c] 22
[d] 13
Answer:
[c] 22

Question 8.
languages as per eighth schedule of the Indian constitution belongs to
[a] Indo-Aryan
[b] Dravidian
[c] Austro-Asiatic
[d] Both a and b
Answer:
[d] Both a and b

Question 9.
According to Prof.V.A. Smith,”From the human point of view India has been often described as an __________.
[a] ethnological Dr racial museum
[b] ethnicity museum
[c] diverse museum
[d] none of these
Answer:
[a] ethnological Dr racial museum

Question 10.
Who says that from the human point of view India has been often described as an ethnological Dr racial museum?
[a] Dr.Richard
[b] Prof.V.A. Smith
[c] Prof.Godwin
[d] Dr.Charles
Answer:
[b] Prof.V.A. Smith

Question 11.
The Buddhism is divided into Hinayana and __________.
[a] Shaktis
[b] Svetambara
[c] Mahayana
[d] Brahmo samaj
Answer:
[c] Mahayana

Question 12.
The Brahmanism is divided into __________.
[a] Shivas
[b] Brahmo samaj
[c] Shaktis
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 13.
The Jainism is divided into Digambaras and __________.
[a] Svetambara
[b] Mahayana
[c] Hinayana
[d] Shaktis
Answer:
[a] Svetambara

Question 14.
Vaishnavas belongs to which among the following religion?
[a] Jainism
[b] Brahmanism
[c] Buddhism
[d] Parsis
Answer:
[b] Brahmanism

Question 15.
Mahayana belongs to which among the following religion?
[a] Jainism
[b] Brahmanism
[c] Buddhism
[d] Parsis
Answer:
[c] Buddhism

Question 16.
Svetambara’s belongs to which among the following religion?
[a] Jainism
[b] Brahmanism
[c] Buddhism
[d] Parsis
Answer:
[a] Jainism

Question 17.
Which among the following are the major categories of Indian cuisines?
[a] Sattava
[b] Rajas
[c] Tamas
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 18.
Sattava stands for __________.
[a] Balance
[b] Passion
[c] Indulgence
[d] Salvation
Answer:
[a] Balance

Question 19.
Rajas stand for:
[a] Balance
[b] Passion
[c] Indulgence
[d] Salvation
Answer:
[b] Passion

Question 20.
Tamas stands for __________.
[a] Balance
[b] Passion
[c] Indulgence
[d] Salvation
Answer:
[c] Indulgence

Question 21.
In northern and western zones of India __________.
[a] rice
[b] millet
[c] barley
[d] wheat
Answer:
[d] wheat

Question 22.
In south and eastern zones of India __________ consumption is more.
[a] rice
[b] millet
[c] barley
[d] whaet
Answer:
[a] rice

Question 23.
Bhangra belongs to __________.
[a] Jharkhand
[b] Punjab
[c] Karnataka
[d] Assam
Answer:
[b] Punjab

Question 24.
Yakshagana belongs to __________.
[a] Jharkhand
[b] Punjab
[c] Karnataka
[d] Assam
Answer:
[c] Karnataka

Question 25.
Bihu dance form belongs to __________.
[a] Jharkhand
[b] Punjab
[c] Karnataka
[d] Assam
Answer:
[d] Assam

Question 26.
Chhau dance form is of __________.
[a] Jharkhand
[b] Punjab
[c] Karnataka
[d] Assam
Answer:
[a] Jharkhand

Question 27.
Which type of music style is followed in North India?
[a] Ancient
[b] Hindustani
[c] Carnatic
[d] None of these
Answer:
[b] Hindustani

Question 28.
Which type of music style is followed in South India?
[a] Ancient
[b] Hindustani
[c] Carnatic
[d] All the above
Answer:
[c] Carnatic

Question 29.
Sculpture and in India dates back to the Indus valley civilization.
[a] Dance
[b] Music
[c] Stones
[d] Architecture
Answer:
[d] Architecture

Question 30.
__________ is the right and practice of being different in political outlook.
[a] Political diversity
[b] Geoaraohical diversity
[c] Racial diversity
[d] Linguistic diversity
Answer:
[a] Political diversity

Question 31.
Understanding each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences in known as __________.
[a] Differentiation
[b] Change
[c] Modulation
[d] Diversity
Answer:
[d] Diversity

Question 32.
__________ is the combination of physical characteristics and human characteristics.
[a] Political diversity
[b] Geographical diversity
[c] Racial diversity
[d] Linguistic diversity
Answer:
[b] Geographical diversity

Question 33.
Among the below given places where one can find Indian painting?
[a] Ajanta
[b] Ellora
[c] Both a and b
[d] Mangalore
Answer:
[c] Both a and b

Question 34.
As per which year’s census India’s population is 1,210,193,422?
[a] 2014
[b]2012
[c] 2015
[d] 2011
Answer:
[d] 2011

Question 35.
India stands in population.
[a] Second
[b] First
[c] Third
[d] Fourth
Answer:
[a] Second

Question 36.
Which country stands first in population?
[a] India
[b] China
[c] Pakistan
[d] Africa
Answer:
[b] China

Question 37.
As per 2001 Census what is the percentage of Hindus in India?
[a] 1.84
[b] 2.30
[c] 80.50
[d] 13.40
Answer:
[c] 80.50

Question 38.
As per 2001 Census what is the percentage of Muslims in India?
[a] 1.84
[b] 2.30
[c] 80.50
[d] 13.40
Answer:
[d] 13.40

Question 39.
As per 2001 Census what is the percentage of Sikhs in India?
[a] 1.84
[b] 2.30
[c] 80.50
[d] 13.40
Answer:
[a] 1.84

Question 40.
As per 2001 Census what is the percentage of Christians in India?
[a] 1.84
[b] 2.30
[c] 80.50
[d] 13.40
Answer:
[b] 2.30

Question 41.
The most ancient sacred text of the Hindu religion was written in __________.
[a] Hindi
[b] Kannada
[c] Sanskrit
[d] Tamil
Answer:
[c] Sanskrit

Question 42.
Hinduism is the __________ largest religion in the world.
[a] First
[b] Second
[c] Fourth
[d] Third
Answer:
[d] Third

Question 43.
Hinduism is referred as __________.
[a] Sanatana Dharma
[b] Purathana Dharma
[c] Mukthi Dharma
[d] Samajika Dharma
Answer:
[a] Sanatana Dharma

Question 44.
What does Sanatana Dharma mean?
[a] Resurrection
[b] Eternal life
[c] Rebirth
[d] Wisdom
Answer:
[b] Eternal life

Question 45.
Which among the following is considered as purusharthas?
[a] Dharma
[b] Artha and Kama
[c] Moksha
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 46.
Responsibility towards ethical values, conduct, virtue, way of living, moral rights and duties is known as __________.
[a] Dharma
[b] Artha
[c] Moksha
[d] Kama
Answer:
[a] Dharma

Question 47.
Responsibility of work, duty, care of properties, livelihood is known as __________.
[a] Dharma
[b] Artha
[c] Moksha
[d] Kama
Answer:
[b] Artha

Question 48.
Liberation, salvation and self-realisation is termed as __________.
[a] Dharma
[b] Artha
[c] Moksha
[d] Kama
Answer:
[c] Moksha

Question 49.
Emotions, spread of lineage, love and affection is termed as __________.
[a] Dharma
[b] Artha
[c] Moksha
[d] Kama
Answer:
[d] Kama

Question 50.
Starting any ritual and new task with __________ is a hall mark of Hindus.
[a] Puja
[b] Songs
[c] Yoga
[d] Meditation
Answer:
[a] Puja

Question 51.
Which among the following is the part of any puja?
[a] Coconut breaking
[b] Use of flowers, beetal leaves
[c] Using Kumkum
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 52.
What does om kara mean?
[a] One constant
[b] Salvation
[c] God is strength
[d] Power
Answer:
[a] One constant

Question 53.
What is the name of Sikh guru?
[a] Fhakira
[b] Nanak
[c] Saibaba
[d] Ramkrishna
Answer:
[b] Nanak

Question 54.
The songs rendered by Sikhs are known as __________.
[a] Keerthans
[b] Hymns
[c] Gurbani
[d] Bajans
Answer:
[c] Gurbani

Question 55.
Singing of Gurbani is called as __________.
[a] Prarthan
[b] Bajan
[c] Naman
[d] Shabad Kirtan
Answer:
[d] Shabad Kirtan

Question 56.
Shabad Kirtan is established by __________.
[a] Guru Nanak
[b] Param hams
[c] Sharif
[d] Tulsiram
Answer:
[a] Guru Nanak

Question 57.
Which one is the sacred book of Sikhs?
[a] Guru Sahib
[b] Guru Granth Sahib
[c] Nanak Sahib
[d] Shabad Kirtan Granth
Answer:
[b] Guru Granth Sahib

Question 58.
Shabad Kirtan is a type of __________.
[a] Music
[b] Dance
[c] Meditation
[d] Dohe
Answer:
[c] Meditation

Question 59.
Guru Granth Sahib is the sacred book of Sikhs is in the form of __________.
[a] music
[b] dance
[c] lesson
[d] Poetry and rhyme
Answer:
[d] Poetry and rhyme

Question 60.
Sikh male names end with __________.
[a] Singh
[b] Kaur
[c] Sardar
[d] Guru
Answer:
[a] Singh

Question 61.
What does Singh mean?
[a] Elephant
[b] Lion
[c] Tiger
[d] Leopard
Answer:
[b] Lion

Question 62.
Sikh rrsaie names end with __________.
[a] Ben
[b] Singani
[c] Kaur
[d] Begam
Answer:
[c] Kaur

Question 64.
What is the meaning of Kes among five k’s which Sikh boys wear?
[a] Uncut hair
[b] Small wollen comb
[c] Metal bracelet
[d] Sword
Answer:
[a] Uncut hair

Question 65.
What does Kanghi mean?
[a] Uncut hair
[b] Small wollen comb
[c] Metal bracelet
[d] Sword
Answer:
[b] Small wollen comb

Question 66.
What is the meaning of Kade?
[a] Uncut hair
[b] Small wollen comb
[c] Metai bracelet
[d] Sword
Answer:
[c] Metai bracelet

Question 67.
What is the meaning of Kirpan among five k’s which Sikh boys wear?
[a] Uncut hair
[b] Small woollen comb
[c] Metal bracelet
[d] Sword
Answer:
[d] Sword

Question 68.
What is the meaning of Kachhera among five k’s which Sikh boys wear?
[a] Special undergarment
[b] Small woollen comb
[c] Metal bracelet
[d] Sword
Answer:
[a] Special undergarment

Question 69.
Among the given places where does Jews live in India?
[a] Mattancherry
[b] Mumbai
[c] Both a and b
[d] Delhi
Answer:
[c] Both a and b

Question 70.
Among the given places where does Sikhs are found in large number?
[a] Punjab
[b] Haryana
[c] Delhi
[d] All the above
Answer:
[d] All the above

Question 71.
What is the aim of Jain life?
[a] To achieve liberation of soul
[b] To achieve eternity of life
[c] To love one another
[d] To gain salvation
Answer:
[a] To achieve liberation of soul

Question 72.
What do Jains follow in theory and practice?
[a] Faith
[b] Non-violence
[c] Love
[d] Peacefulness
Answer:
[b] Non-violence

Question 73.
Who are called as spiritual concurers?
[a] Sikhs
[b] Parsis
[c] Jains
[d] Jews
Answer:
[c] Jains

Question 74.
The 24 spiritual leaders of Jains are popularly known as __________.
[a]Dhigambaras
[b] Jainankaras
[c] Svethambaras
[d] Theerthankaras
Answer:
[d] Theerthankaras

Question 75.
Who is the lasttheerthankara?
[a] Mahaveera
[b] Balarama
[c] Siddartha
[d] Paramahamsa
Answer:
[a] Mahaveera

Question 76.
Among the following who is the contemporary of Buddha?
[a] Jesus
[b] Mahaveera
[c] Guru Nanak
[d] Paramahamsa
Answer:
[b] Mahaveera

Question 77.
Buddhism word comes from __________.
[a] Bud
[b] Bodhi
[c] Budhi
[d] Bodana
Answer:
[c] Budhi

Question 78.
What does Budhi mean?
[a] To protect
[b] To inspire
[c] To be peace maker and peace lover
[d] To awaken
Answer:
[d] To awaken

Question 79.
What was Bhudhas birth name?
[a] Siddhartha Gouthama
[b] Vijaya Siddhartha
[c] Siddhartha Chandra
[d] Arasu Gouthama
Answer:
[a] Siddhartha Gouthama

Question 80.
At what age Siddhartha Gouthama was awakened?
[a] 23
[b] 35
[c] 25
[d] 30
Answer:
[b] 35

Question 81.
The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of the development of art under the __________.
[a] Pallavas
[b] Pandyas
[c] Chalukyas
[d] Rashtrakutas
Answer:
[c] Chalukyas

Question 82.
In which of the following festivals are boat races a special feature?
[a] Navrathri
[b] Rongali Bihu
[c] Pongal
[d] Onam
Answer:
[d] Onam

Question 83.
‘Madhubani’ a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?
[a] Bihar
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Haryana
[d] Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
[a] Bihar

Question 84.
Dandia is a popular dance of __________.
[a] Bihar
[b] Gujarat
[c] Haryana
[d] Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
[b] Gujarat

Question 85.
Apart from India, in which of the following two countries Tamil is an official language?
[a] Malaysia and Indonesia
[b] Mauritius and Malaysia
[c] Srilankha and Singapore
[d] Singapore and Africa
Answer:
[c] Srilankha and Singapore

Question 86.
Historic Chadragiri fort is located in which of the following state?
[a] Maharashtra
[b] Karnataka
[c] Tamilnadu
[d] Andhra Pradesh
Answer:
[d] Andhra Pradesh

Question 87.
Shabarimala is located in which of the following states?
[a] Kerala
[b] Karnataka
[c] Tamilnadu
[d] Andhra Pradesh
Answer:
[a] Kerala

Question 88.
The famous “Ganga Sagar Mela” an annual fair is held in which state of India?
[a] Uttar Pradesh
[b] West Bengal
[c] Bihar
[d] Jharkhand
Answer:
[b] West Bengal

Question 89.
Ramman is a religious festival and ritual theatre of __________.
[a] Bihar
[b] Uttar Pradesh
[c] Uttarkhand
[d] Maharashtra
Answer:
[c] Uttarkhand

Question 90.
The famous Nabakalebara festival belongs to which of the following states?
[a] Rajasthan
[b] Maharashtra
[c] West Bengal
[d] Odisha
Answer:
[d] Odisha

Question 91.
Which among the following temples of India is known as Black Pagoda?
[a] Sun Temple, Konark
[b] Bhrihadeshwara Temple, Tanjore
[c] Meenakshi Temple, Mathurai
[d] Lord Jagganatha Temple, Puri
Answer:
[a] Sun Temple, Konark

Question 92.
Hanukkh the festival of light is associated with which one of the following religions?
[a] Hindu
[b] Jewish
[c] Jain
[d] Sikh
Answer:
[b] Jewish

Question 93.
Which is the earliest known civilization of India?
[a] Indus Valley
[b] Ganga Valley
[c] Mahanadi Valley
[d] Brahmaputra Valley
Answer:
[a] Indus Valley

Question 94.
Which is the largest tribe in India?
[a] Santhal
[b] Bhils
[c] Gond
[d] Munda
Answer:
[c] Gond

Question 95.
Which is the state with highest proportion of scheduled castes as per 2001 census?
[a] Rajasthan
[b] Maharashtra
[c] West Bengal
[d] Punjab
Answer:
[d] Punjab

Question 96.
Gouthama Budha was born in __________.
[a] 563 B.C
[b] 439 B.C
[c] 298 B.C
[d] 450 B.C
Answer:
[a] 563 B.C

Question 97.
Gautama Buddha was born at __________.
[a] Varanasi
[b] Lumbini
[c] Ayodya
[d] Gaya
Answer:
[b] Lumbini

Question 98.
The religious book of Buddhism was written in __________.
[a] Bengali
[b] Sanskrit
[c] Pali
[d] Hindi
Answer:
[c] Pali

Question 99.
Who compiled Vinaya Pitaka?
[a] Vasubandhu
[b] Ananda
[c] Sabakami
[d] Upali
Answer:
[d] Upali

Question 100.
What was the symbol of death of Gauthama Buddha?
[a] Lion
[b] Stupa
[c] Vihara
[d] Chaitya
Answer:
[b] Stupa

Question 101.
Indians are very particular about in marriages.
[a] Kula
[b] Spirituality
[c] Gotra
[d] Rituals
Answer:
[c] Gotra

Question 102.
In India the minimum age for girl to marry as per law is __________.
[a] 21
[b] 24
[c] 19
[d] 18
Answer:
[d] 18

Question 103.
In India the minimum age for boy to marry as per law is __________.
[a] 21
[b] 24
[c] 19
[d] 18
Answer:
[a] 21

Question 104.
Re-marriage for widows and widower is now increasing and about for those around 30-45 years.
[a] 49%
[b] 70%
[c] 30%
[d] 50%
Answer:
[b] 70%

Question 105.
Re-marriage for widows and widower is now increasing and about for those above 45 years.
[a] 49%
[b] 70%
[c] 30%
[d] 50%
Answer:
[c] 30%

Question 106.
Which religion follows Kanyadana, Panigrahana, Saptapadi and Temple visits as important marriage rituals?
[a] Parsis
[b] Sikh
[c] Buddhism
[d] Hindu
Answer:
[d] Hindu

Question 107.
Which religion follows Anand Keraji as important marriage rituals?
[a] Parsis
[b] Sikh
[c] Bhudism
[d] Hindu
Answer:
[b] Sikh

Question 108.
__________ is the ceremony where in couple walk around the holy book ‘Guru Granth Sahib’ four times.
[a] Saptapadi
[b] Kanyadana
[c] Anand Keraji
[d] Panigrahana
Answer:
[c] Anand Keraji

Question 109.
Anand Keraji is the ceremony where in couple walk around the holy book four times.
[a] Guru Sahib
[b] Guru Granth Sahib
[c] Nanak Sahib
[d] Shabad Kirtan Granth
Answer:
[b] Guru Granth Sahib

Question 110.
Anand Keraji is the ceremony where in couple walk around the holy book ‘Guru Granth Sahib’ times.
[a] Two
[b] Three
[c] Four
[d] Six
Answer:
[c] Four

Question 111.
Who follow Middle East practise of’Nikha’?
[a] Parsis
[b] Sikh
[c] Buddhism
[d] Muslim
Answer:
[d] Muslim

Question 112.
Christians follow the traditions of European churches and that is practiced more in __________.
[a] Goa
[b] Kerala
[c] Mangalore
[d] Mumbai
Answer:
[a] Goa

Question 113.
What word is used to greet in Tamil?
[a] Namaskaram
[b] Vanakkam
[c] Swagatham
[d] Namaskara
Answer:
[b] Vanakkam

Question 114.
What word is used to greet in Malayalam?
[a] Namaskaram
[b] Vanakkam
[c] Swagatham
[d] Namaskara
Answer:
[a] Namaskaram

Question 115.
Swagatham as a greeting word is used in __________.
[a] Tamil
[b] Telgu
[c] Marati
[d] Malayalam
Answer:
[c] Marati

Question 116.
How do Punjabis greet each other?
[a] Jai Shri Krishna
[b] Jai Jagannath
[c] Jai Sinendra
[d] Sat Sri Akal
Answer:
[d] Sat Sri Akal

Question 117.
How does Gujratis greet each other?
[a] Jai Shri Krishna
[b] Jai Jagannath
[c] Jai Sinendra
[d] Sat Sri Akal
Answer:
[a] Jai Shri Krishna

Question 118.
How does Orissis greet each other?
[a] Jai Shri Krishna
[b] jai Jagannath
[c] Jai Sinendra
[d] Sat Sri Akal
Answer:
[b] jai Jagannath

Question 119.
How does Jains greet each other?
[a] Jai Shri Krishna
[b] Jai Jagannath
[c] Jai Sinendra
[d] Sat Sri Akal
Answer:
[c] Jai Sinendra

Question 120.
Which religion will use Ram Ram as greeting?
[a] Orissa
[b] Gujrat
[c] Jain
[d] Punjab
Answer:
[d] Punjab

Question 121.
On which date the Independence Day is celebrated all over India?
[a] 15^th August
[b] 26^th January
[c] 2^nd October
[d] 19^th May
Answer:
[a] 15^th August

Question 122.
Republic day is celebrated on __________.
[a] 15^th August
[b] 26^th January
[c] 2nd October
[d] 19th May
Answer:
[b] 26^th January

Question 123.
On __________ Gandhi Jayanthi is celebrated.
[a] 15^th August
[b] 26^th January
[c] 2^nd October
[d] 19^th May
Answer:
[c] 2^nd October

Question 124.
Which festival is observed as mourning day in Muslim community?
[a] Bakri Eid
[b] Milad Un Nabi
[c] Shab E-Baraat
[d] Muharram
Answer:
[d] Muharram

Question 125.
Among Christians which festival is observed as mourning?
[a] Good Friday
[b] Sacred heart of Jesus
[c] Pentacost
[d] Corpus cristi
Answer:
[a] Good Friday

Question 126.
In which state is the religious festival Ganesh Chaturti is celebrated with gusto?
[a] Karnataka
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Gujrat
[d] Madhya Pradesh
Answer:
[a] Karnataka