Cultural Heritage - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   The Kailasanatha Temple at Kanchipuram is built by

a. Cheras
b. Cholas
c. Pallavas
d. Rashtrakutas
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Pallavas

Explanation:
It is the greatest architectural master piece of the Pallava art.


2)   Which of the following classifies as Cultural Heritage of India

1) The Taj Mahal
2) India Gate
3) Contributions of Nagarjuna
4) Red Fort of Agra


a. Only 1, 2 and 4
b. Only 1 and 4
c. Only 1 and 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
Cultural heritage includes all those aspects or values of culture transmitted to human beings by their ancestors from generation to generation. Besides the architectural creations, monuments, material artifacts, the intellectual achievements, philosophy, treasures of knowledge, scientific inventions and discoveries are also the part of heritage- contributions of Nagarjuna in the field of Chemistry.