Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2015
Which of the following statements about the musical culture in 18ᵗʰ and 19ᵗʰ century South India is/are correct ?
- Musical developments were spearheaded by the Arcot court
- Tanjavur replaced Madras as the cultural capital of classical music in the second half of the nineteenth century
- Three great composers, Tyagaraja, Diksitar and Syama Sastri experimented with the kriti form to set the foundations for modern Carnatic music
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1 and 3 only
- B 2 only
- C 3 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Art & Culture › Performing Arts
CDS2014
Which one of the following was a temple built by the Chola Kings?
- A Brihadiswara Temple, Tanjavur ✓
- B Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
- C Srirangam Temple, Thiruchirapalli
- D Durga Temple, Aihole
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
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