Correct Answer :   Shashi Tharoor

Correct Answer :   Ravish Kumar

Correct Answer :   Vaisesika

Mimansa is one of the six classical Hindu darsanas. It means “reflection, consideration, profound thought, investigation, examination, discussion” in Sanskrit. It also refers to the “examination of the Vedic text”.

Correct Answer :   Both of the above

Hindu texts are classified into Sruti and Smriti , forming the core foundation of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the agamas. The six astika schools of Hindu philosophy,namely Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta. recognizing the authority of the Vedas.

Correct Answer :   Gupta Empire

Correct Answer :   4th century CE

Art and literature flourished under the Gupta empire in ancient India. Sanskrit was the main language of literature in this period. The two great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata were compiled in the 4th century CE.

Correct Answer :   Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form, exclusive to the South-East Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It originated in a village of Krishna district in modern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It derives its name from this village. It is a dance-drama performance art, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra. Like all major classical dances of India, it was also developed as a religious art linked to travelling bards, temples and spiritual beliefs. The Kuchipudi style was conceived by Siddhendra Yogi, a talented Vaishnava poet of 17th century. It begins with an invocation to Lord Ganesha followed by Nritta (non-narrative and abstract dancing); shabdam (narrative dancing) and natya. The dance is accompanied by song which is typically Carnatic music. The singer is accompanied by musical instruments like Mridangam, violin, flute and tambura. Like other classical dances, Kuchipudi also comprises pure dance, mime and histrionics but it is the use of speech that distinguishes Kuchipudi’s presentation as dance drama.

Correct Answer :   Jackwood

Bobbili veena, also known as Saraswathi Veena or the Ekanda Veena, is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music. It is carved from a single piece of Jackwood. Jackwood is a rainforest tree.

Correct Answer :   Karnataka

Correct Answer :   Sitar