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Heritage Education is a link program to explore the heritage of multiple subjects simultaneously taught in schools in an innovative and creative manner and it is on one hand interpreting the past for the use of the future, and recognizing contemporary traditions that affect the present and will influence the future.

Heritage Education is therefore an attempt to understand all that makes the identity of Indian civilization.

Here I am giving you Central Board of Secondary Education Heritage India Quiz Questions……

Q1: He received Padmashri in the year 2008. Born in Mahe, he is a first generation immigrant to the US. He started out by directing and starring in his own venture 'Praying with Anger.' Has a wife called Bhavna and recently quipped 'My belief in ghosts is not 100%, but I am open to the idea." He was also involved with the project Stuart Little. Who?
Ans: Manoj Night Shymalan

Q2: India's first international biosphere reserve is called what?
Ans: Nilgiri biosphere reserve

Q3: One of the largest makers of cycles in the world Hero Cycles began their journey from which town?
Ans: Ludhiana

Q4: The Park was created to protect its Keystone species, the Nilgiri Tahr. As a part of Western Ghats it is a part of the UNESCO world heritage site. Name the park
Ans: Mukurthi National Park

Q5: In 1713, he was given a death sentence by emperor Farukhsiyar for criticising him in Sikka (verses made for commemorating the minting of a new coin). His real name Mir Muhammad Jafar. He had a brilliant command over Persian, Hindi and Rekhta. Name the poet
Ans: Zatalli

Q6: Name the accomplished eldest daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan under whose instruction Chandni Chowk was constructed?
Ans: Jahanara Begum

Q7: Emomali Rakhmonov-the president of Tajikistan's visit to this tomb opposite Purana Quila is commemorated in a tablet. The tombs here were sanctioned by Khwaja Sheikh Nooruddin and in one of them rest one of the greatest masters of "Sabk-e-Hindi" school of poetry Mirza Abdul Qadir. How do we know him better?
Ans: Bedil

Q8: Which Indian's debut novel made it to the final shortlist for the Man Booker prize 2012?
Ans: Jeet Thayil, Narcopolis

Q9: The British companies invested nearly 100 million pounds in this business by 1875. A number of networks sprung up as a result of Guaranteed System by 1868 including East India, Oudh, Rohilkhand, North-Western, Central Indian, Great Indian Peninsula and South India. Under the system investors got around 5 per cent of fixed interest on their investment. By 1870, the figure had reached 4,771 miles. Which business are we discussing?
Ans: Railways

Q10: Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo and Bishwanath Das led two coalition governments between March 8, 1967-January 9, 1971 and April 3, 1971 to June 14, 1972 respectively. Which party was common to both the coalitions?
Ans: Swatantra Party

Q11: Every year a big fair popularly known as Ashokastami Mela is held in the month of April. This historic Shaiva pilgrimage dates back to 7th to 9th century and is in the Kaliashahar sub-division of Tripura, Name the place
Ans: Unakoti

Q12: The Lushai hills would be a part of which mountain range in Mizomram?
Ans: Patkai

Q13: Williamnagar, the headquarter-complex of which district of Meghalaya, was christened after Captain Williamson Sangma, the founding Chief Minister of the State of Meghalaya?
Ans: East Garo Hills

Q14: The Ficus elastica produces a series of secondary roots from higher up its trunk and can comfortably perch atop huge boulders along the riverbanks, or even in the middle of the rivers. One special bridge, believed to be the only one of its kind in the world, is actually two bridges stacked one over the other and has come to be known as the "Umshiang Double-Decker Bridge." Which area are we talking about?
Ans: Cherrapunjee

Q15: This picturesque town circled by the majestic Myntdu River and serves as the headquarters of the district. Caves in Lumshnong and Syndai in this district is one of the largest cave networks in Asia. Name the headquarter town
Ans: Jowai

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The CBSE Heritage India Quiz is one of the enrichment activities initiated by the Board. It was started in the year 2001

Here I am sharing the Question paper of CBSE Heritage India Quiz

Question: Identify the monument to which this painting belongs:-
• Badami
• Ajanta
• Lepakshi
• Ellora
Answer: Ajanta caves (Maharsashtra) are known for murals, chaityagrihas and monasteries and are hewn out of volcanic basaltic rock overlooking a narrow stream Waghora. There are 30 caves in Ajanta including an unfinished one representing Buddhist faith.

Question: Which organization declares a site of special cultural or physical significance as a World Heritage Site?
• Archaeological Survey of India
• Ministry of Culture
• National Museum
• UNESCO
Answer: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and 29 sites are declared as World Heritage Sites in India by UNESCO.

Question: Identify the stone given below and which monument has been constructed from this stone?
• Marble, Taj Mahal
• Redstone, Agra Fort
• Basalt , Ajanta Caves
• Khondalite, Sun temple, Konark
Answer: Agra fort (Uttar Pradesh) was constructed by the third Mughal emperor Akbar on the remains of an ancient site known as Badalgarh. The other monument made of red sandstone is Sikandra Fort which is the tomb of Akbar

Question: In which country is the World Heritage Site located where Gautama Buddha was born?
• India
• Sri Lanka
• Nepal
• Pakistan
Answer: Lumbini in Nepal is a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site where Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Gautama Buddha. She is depicted in most of the Indian sculptures as holding branch of Shala tree and giving birth to Buddha. Gautama Buddha was the son of KingŚuddhodana and Mayadevi.

Question: In which archaeological site do we find the Dhamek and Dharmarajika stupa?
• Sanchi
• Sarnath
• Satdhara
• Amravati
Answer: Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh) is the famous archaeological site where first sermon was given by Buddha in deer park. The site is known for itschaitya, stupas and monasteries and also the Ashoka pillar.

Question: In which state do we find the fort Aguada?
• Madhya Pradesh
• Goa
• Tamil Nadu
• Bihar
Answer: The Aguada Fort was constructed in 1612 by the Portuguese to protect Old Goa against the attacks of the Dutch and Marathasarmies. The fort is divided into two parts-lower fort and upper fort.

Question: Identify the monument given below which is located in Karnataka?
• Golgumbaz
• Juma Masjid
• Ibrahim Rauza
• Jami Masjid
Answer: Ibrahim Rauza is in the Bijapur district of Karnataka. It was built by Ibrahim Adil Shah II in 17th century CE and consists of his mosque and tomb in the same compound.

Question: In which ancient monument do we find the work of Pietra Dura?
• Mehrangarh Fort
• Hawa Mahal
• Taj Mahal
• Tughlaqabad Fort
Answer: Pietra dura is the technique of inlay work in which high polished semiprecious-stones like lapislazuli, agate, jasper and jade etc. are used to create images and these are cut and then fitted in the walls with glue. Apart from Taj Mahal the work can also be noticed in the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula which was built by Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.

Question: Given below is the image of a facade of a very important cave. Identify the cave.
• Kanheri Caves
• Bedsa Caves
• Pitalkhora Caves
• Lomas Rishi Cave
Answer: Lomas Rishi Cave (Bihar) is located in the Barabar hills which have the earliest rock cut caves of India. These caves were donated to the Ajivika sect and dates back to Mauryan period.

Question: Where is famous shore temple in India located?
• Andhra Pradesh
• Tamil Nadu
• Karnataka
• Kerala
Answer: Shore temple is located in the Mahabalipuram or Mammallapuram in Tamil Nadu. It was built by Narasimhavarman II in 8th century CE. The temple is dedicated to both Vishnu and Shiva.

Heritage India Questions

Question: In which state do we find Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park?
• Uttar Pradesh
• Uttarakhanda
• Bihar
• West Bengal
Answer: Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers comes under Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and both the sites are declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The sites are known for their rare flora and fauna. The Nanda Devi was declared as National park in the year 1982.

Question: Sunderbans National park is found in which State?
• Assam
• Manipur
• Mizoram
• West Bengal
Answer: Sunderbans National park is a World Heritage Site and it is known for its Biosphere and Royal Bengal Tiger Reserve. It was declared a National Park in 1984.

Question: Which Indian railway train has been nicknamed as Toy Train?
• Shimla –Kalka railway
• Darjeeling Himalayan railway.
• Nilgiri Mountain railway
• Rajdhani
Answer: Darjeeling Himalayan railway runs from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling in West Bengal and it was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999. It took three years to build this train from 1879-1881 CE.

Question: By which name was Keoladeo Ghana National Park known earlier?
• Kaziranga National Park
• Vansada National Park
• Corbett National Park
• Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Answer: Keoladeo Ghana National Park is in Bharatpur, Rajasthan and a large number of birds come here every year during winters. It was declared a National Park in the year 1982.

Question: Under which tree did Queen Mayadevi give birth to Gautam Buddha?
• Ashoka tree
• Peepal tree
• Shala tree
• Neem tree
Answer: In Indian sculptures and Buddhist tradition, Queen Mayadevi has been portrayed as giving birth to Gautama Buddha under theshala tree holding its branch in Lumbini.

Question: What is the common name for Ocimum tenuiflorum?
• Lotus
• Tulsi
• Peepal
• Chameli
Answer: Tulsi can be seen in every house of India. It is known for its medicinal, religious and spiritual value.

Question: Which of the following animal has been depicted on the Ashokan pillar capital at Sarnath?
• Horse
• Deer
• Lion
• Bull
Answer: The lion pillar capital of Ashoka in Sarnath depicts four lion seated back to back on the abacus and is presently kept in Sarnath Museum. It was adopted by the Government of India as the National emblem in the year 1950.

Question: What is the vahana or vehicle of river goddess Ganga?
• Tortoise
• Makara
• Lion
• Peacock
Answer: Makara (crocodile) in Hindu mythology and Indian art has been depicted as half terrestrial and half aquatic animal and it is the vehicle of sea god Varuna also. The various sculptures like one from Ahichchhatra and in the Kailash temple of Ellora showing goddess Ganga standing on the makara are the best specimens of Indian art.

Question: The archaeological site- Nagajunikonda is located on the bank of which river?
• Ganga
• Krishna
• Godavari
• Mahanadi
Answer: Nagajunikonda, is situated on the right bank of river Krishna in Nalagonda district of Andhra Pradesh. The site is extremely rich in Buddhist and Brahmanical remains. The site was under the threat of submergence because of the Nagarjunasagar project and the remains are then dismantled and transplanted to a higher land. It is unique island site in India

Question: Which river flows behind the Taj Mahal?
• Ganga
• Godavari
• Yamuna
• Tapti
Answer: Taj Mahal can be seen from the banks of river Yamuna and it played a very important role in the construction of Taj Mahal. The gardens in Taj Mahal are based on Char Bagh pattern which require huge amount of water and for that an elaborate water system was laid out to direct water from the river Yamuna to the garden.
Heritage Quiz Questions

Question: Which is the classical dance of Northern India?
• Kathak
• Bharatnatyam
• Odissi
• Bharatnatyam
Answer: Kathak is the classical dance of Northern India and there are three main gharanas of Kathak at Jaipur, Lucknow, Benaras and Raigarh. The gharanas developed under the rule of different rulers e.g. Jaipur gharana under the Kachchwaha rulers of Jaipur, Lucknow under the Nawab of Oudh, Benaras under Jankiprasad and Raigarh under Maharaja Chakradhar Singh.

Question: Kathakali originates from which Indian state?
• Andhra Pradesh
• Tamil Nadu
• Kerala
• Maharshtra
Answer: Kathakali is a combination of dance and theatre that originates from Kerala and theme for performance is taken from two epics, Mahabharata, Ramayana and the Puranas . It is known for its elaborate costume and make up worn by the artists.

Question: By which other name do we know the Sattriya Theatre?
• Ankiya Bhaona
• Kuchipudi
• Garbha
• Kuttiyattam
Answer: Sattriya is a living tradition of dance, music and theatre which is performed in the Vaishnavite monasteries of eastern India. It was started by Sankradeva and later on carried forward by his disciples.

Question: Name the ancient theatre originated in Kerala?
• Kuttiyatam
• Sattriya theatre
• Sung theatre
• Cultural theatre
Answer: Kuttiyattam is one of the ancient forms of theatre and the themes on which it is performed are taken from the Sanskrit plays. It is officially declared by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

Question: Name the ancient treatise that is a major source for dance, drama and theatre?
• Silapaddikaran
• Manimekhalai
• Natyashastra
• Ramayana
Answer: Natyashastra primarily deals with the various aspects of dance, drama and music. It is supposed to have been composed by sage Bharata from 200 BCE-200CE. A commentary onNatyashastra was written by Abhinavgupta in 11th century CE.

Question: Gwalior gharana is known for which art form?
• Style of dance
• Style of theatre
• Style of music
• All of the above
Answer: Gwalior gharana is one of the oldest schools of North Indian classical music. The Gwalior gharana gayaki is lucid and simple. The gharana was patronized by the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Question: With which musical instrument is Pandit Ravi Shankar associated?
• Tabla
• Sitar
• Pakhawaj
• Saxophone
Answer: Pandit Ravi Shankar is known for playing the plucked string instrument sitar. He is an eminent Indian musician and composer and was awarded the Bharat Ratna, in 1999.

Question: In which classical dance form silk sari is used for making costume?
• Kathak
• Garbha
• Bharatnatyam
• Sattriya
Answer: In Bharatnatyam is the classical dance of Tamil Nadu. The dancers adorn themselves with saris made of silk having gold zari embroidery designs on its border. Silk was first produced in China and was exported to different parts of the world.

Question: Which of the following is a wind instrument?
• Tabla
• Flute
• Ektara
• Damru
Answer: Flute is a reedless wind instrument made of bamboo or bass. The origin of flute dates back to prehistoric time. The famous flute player in India is Hariprasad Chaurasia and he was awarded Padma Bhushan in the year 1992.

Question: Which Indian deity is known as lord of dance?
• Vishnu
• Brahma
• Indra
• Shiva
Answer: Nataraj images of Shiva depict him as lord of dance and the form of dance most often associated with him is known as Tandava. The best specimens of Nataraja were made in bronze during the Chola period.

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The CBSE Heritage India Quiz, 2010 (HIQ, 2010) was organized on 28th Aug, 2010.
The questions in the paper were 100.and the time was 90 minute. Each question weight 2 marks and there was negative marking for each question.

Here are the 3 questions of the solved paper.

1. The tallest statue of Hanuman is in

(a) Maharashtra
(b)Punjab
(c)Tamil Nadu
(d)Andhra Pradesh

A) Andhra Pradesh (in Paritala 135 feet)

2. Which Indian city manufactured balls for the World Cup Football?

(a)Ludhiana
(b)Mumbai
(c)Jalandhar
(d)Chennai

(A) Jalandhar

3. Name the oldest mountain range of India

(a)Himalayas
(b)Nilgiris
(c)Aravallis
(d)Vindhyas

(c)Aravallis


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Question: Which is the classical dance of Northern India?
Kathak
Bharatnatyam
Odissi
Bharatnatyam

Answer: Kathak is the classical dance of Northern India and there are three main gharanas of Kathak at Jaipur, Lucknow, Benaras and Raigarh. The gharanas developed under the rule of different rulers e.g. Jaipur gharana under the Kachchwaha rulers of Jaipur, Lucknow under the Nawab of Oudh, Benaras under Jankiprasad and Raigarh under Maharaja Chakradhar Singh.

Question: Kathakali originates from which Indian state?
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Maharshtra

Answer: Kathakali is a combination of dance and theatre that originates from Kerala and theme for performance is taken from two epics, Mahabharata, Ramayana and the Puranas . It is known for its elaborate costume and make up worn by the artists.

Question: By which other name do we know the Sattriya Theatre?
Ankiya Bhaona
Kuchipudi
Garbha
Kuttiyattam

Answer: Sattriya is a living tradition of dance, music and theatre which is performed in the Vaishnavite monasteries of eastern India. It was started by Sankradeva and later on carried forward by his disciples.

Question: Name the ancient theatre originated in Kerala?
Kuttiyatam
Sattriya theatre
Sung theatre
Cultural theatre

Answer: Kuttiyattam is one of the ancient forms of theatre and the themes on which it is performed are taken from the Sanskrit plays. It is officially declared by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

Question: Name the ancient treatise that is a major source for dance, drama and theatre?
Silapaddikaran
Manimekhalai
Natyashastra
Ramayana

Answer: Natyashastra primarily deals with the various aspects of dance, drama and music. It is supposed to have been composed by sage Bharata from 200 BCE-200CE. A commentary onNatyashastra was written by Abhinavgupta in 11th century CE.

Question: Gwalior gharana is known for which art form?
Style of dance
Style of theatre
Style of music
All of the above

Answer: Gwalior gharana is one of the oldest schools of North Indian classical music. The Gwalior gharana gayaki is lucid and simple. The gharana was patronized by the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Question: With which musical instrument is Pandit Ravi Shankar associated?
Tabla
Sitar
Pakhawaj
Saxophone

Answer: Pandit Ravi Shankar is known for playing the plucked string instrument sitar. He is an eminent Indian musician and composer and was awarded the Bharat Ratna, in 1999.

Question: In which classical dance form silk sari is used for making costume?
Kathak
Garbha
Bharatnatyam
Sattriya

Answer: In Bharatnatyam is the classical dance of Tamil Nadu. The dancers adorn themselves with saris made of silk having gold zari embroidery designs on its border. Silk was first produced in China and was exported to different parts of the world.

Question: Which of the following is a wind instrument?
Tabla
Flute
Ektara
Damru

Answer: Flute is a reedless wind instrument made of bamboo or bass. The origin of flute dates back to prehistoric time. The famous flute player in India is Hariprasad Chaurasia and he was awarded Padma Bhushan in the year 1992.

Question: Which Indian deity is known as lord of dance?
Vishnu
Brahma
Indra
Shiva

Answer: Nataraj images of Shiva depict him as lord of dance and the form of dance most often associated with him is known as Tandava. The best specimens of Nataraja were made in bronze during the Chola period.

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