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Cultural Heritage of India | Handicraft | Art of Weaving, Embroidery and Leather Industry

Art of  Weaving and Embroidery           Ancient India had a unique place in the fields of hand weaving, embroidery and knitting. It was said that the whole piece of cloth of a particular size (Taka) of fine muslin of Dhaka could easily pass through a ring and could be adjusted in a matchbox. Moreover 'Galicha' (carpet of several regions), knitting work on attires and artistry etc. occupied a prominent place. Amongst them are Patola of Patan (Gujarat), Bandhani of Rajasthan, kanjivaram saree and kashmiri cloth having 'Kasab' work .           During the golden period of Solanki era, Gujarat had progressed in this field. During the reign of Siddhraj Jaisingh many artisans (weavers) came and settled in Patan and made the town world famous, especially for its Patola. Some weavers of Patan were the best artists particularly of Patola of Patan. This art of Patan is more than 850 years old. Only a handful people have the skill...

Culture And Diversity | M.C.Q. | Part - 5

Multiple choice question 1. Communalism is a great threat to .. state. (a) Secular (b) Communist (c) Religious (d) Caste Ans. (a) Secular For Part-1 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-1 For Part-2 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-2 For Part-3 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-3 For Part-4 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-4 2. Communalism denotes .. between different religious groups. (a) Disharmony (b) Antagonism (c) Harmony (d) None Ans. (b) Antagonism 3. The antagonism practiced by the people of one community against the people of other community and religion can be termed as .. (a) Communalism (b) Secularism (c) Positivism (d) Regionalism Ans. (a) Communalism 4. .. are the main causes of communal tension. (a) Geographical causes (b) Historical cases (c) Social Causes (d) All the above A...

What are the Special Cuisines of West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir

Elaborate on the Cuisines of West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir Cuisines of West Bengal           Bengali cuisine generally involves a hot palette, using a large number of herbs, spices and roots in order to create dishes that are full of depth. However, these flavours can also be manipulated to create more delicate tastes, and it is important to note that dishes vary from region to region.           Due to Bengal’s location within the Ganges delta, causing the body of the land to be veined with rivers, fish is the dominant choice for those who are not vegetarian, with mutton and goat also popular choices across the region in West Bengal, but vegetable dishes are popular throughout. Shukto As the only region within the subcontinent of India to serve dishes over traditional courses during meal times, Bengal is interesting in its eating habits. Generally, there are about 5 or 6 different courses.        ...

India is case of unique mix of diverse religious practices | Main Religions and their practices

India is case of unique mix of diverse religious practices.           India has no state religion, it is a secular state. It is the land where almost all the major religions of the world are practiced by their respective followers. Nevertheless, the religious diversity has been a major source of disunity and disharmony in the country. Among the major religions in India are: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism. Zoroastrianism, Judaism and Bahaism are the religions with lesser following. Hinduism Hinduism is the religion of the majority in India. It comprises of Indo-Aryan, Dravidian and Pre-Dravidian religious elements. The follower of Hinduism believes in the doctrine of ‘Karma’, ‘Dharma’, rebirth, immortality of soul, renunciation and salvation. Hinduism allows a number of possible conceptions of God. It also prescribes various alternative paths of attaining God. The Sakta, the Saiva, the Satnami, the Lingayat, the Kabirpanthi, the...

Negative Impacts of Stratification in Indian Society | Geographical Diversity of Himachal Pradesh

What are the Negative Impacts of Stratification and how it is affecting our Indian society? The Negative Impacts of Stratification are as follows: Stratification draws a clear-cut line of division in the society, leading to grouping and thus hampering the social solidarity. Stratification is dangerous for a multicultural and multiracial country like India. As more importance on own identity can harm the unity of the country. Stratification has led to many malpractice s like caste Based discrimination, untouchability, clashes and murders, leading to poverty and backwardness. A gap has been formed between the rich and the poor, which is very difficult to eradicate. Stratification has led to inequality in the society. Resulted in slavery and exploitation of human.           Stratification is beneficial to some section whereas devastating for another. It has led to troubles but also has made things easier to understand. Like every other phenomenon, Stratificati...

Culture and Diversity | M.C.Q. | Part - 4

Multiple Choice Questions (1) Sikh boys are baptized to wear .. (a) 5M'S (b) 5K'S (c) 5N'S (d) 5A'S Ans. (b) 5K'S For Part-1 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-1 For Part-2 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-2 For Part-3 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-3 For Part-5 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-5 (2) _____was the President of the Constituent Assembly. (a) Rajendra Prasad (b) Gandhiji (c) Ambedkar (d) Nehru Ans. (a) Rajendra Prasad (3) Family is the basic _______ of Indian society. (a) Organization (b) Institution (c) Association (d) Community Ans. (a) Organization (4) MNC refers to .. (a) Most Non Corrupt (b) Multi National Community (c) Multi National Company (d) None of the above Ans. (c) Multi National Company (5) Mc Donald belongs to the category of .. (a) Food (b) Cars (c) Leathers (d) Elec...

Culture and Diversity | M.C.Q. | Part - 1

Multiple Choice Questions 1. Geographical diversity is concerned to a. land and  building b. Rich and poor c. Politics d. Race and culture Ans. d. Race and culture For Part-2 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-2 For Part-3 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >> Text-3 For Part-4 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-4 For Part-5 of Culture & Diversity MCQs, Please click the below link >>  Text-5 2. South Indian language are referred to as a. Aryan b. Mauryan c. Dravidian d. Foreign Ans. c. Dravidian 3. North-eastern states are formed mainly on the basis of a. Tribes  b. Language c. Wealth d. None of them Ans. Tribes 4. Which one of these is not a festival a. Deepavali b. Moharrum c. Bakri-eid d. Dussera Ans. Dussera 5. Wheat is not used for making a. Roti b. Kulcha c. Naan d. Dosa Ans. d. Dosa 6. Islam and Christianity entered India due to a....