Which one of the following animals was not represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?
Cow
Elephant
Rhinoceros
Tiger
From the seals, terracotta figurines, and copper tablets we get an idea on the religious life of the Harappans. The chief male deity was Pasupati, (proto-Siva) represented in seals as sitting in a yogic posture with three faces and two horns. He is surrounded by four animals (elephant, tiger, rhino, and buffalo each facing a different direction). Two deer appear on his feet.
During which of the following Five Year Plans, serious efforts were made to recognise culture as one of the basic concepts to be integrated with all development activities, particularly at all levels in the education sector, so as to make it more relevant to day-to-day life?
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Which of the following are the objectives of the Ninth Five-Year Plan? 1. Priority to agriculture and rural development with a view to generate adequate productive employment and eradication of poverty. 2. Promoting and developing people's participatory institutions, like the Panchayati Raj Institution. 3. Containing the growth rate of population. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Which of the following musical forms belongs/belong to Carnatic music? 1. Suladi 2. Svarajati 3. Thumri Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
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