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3821	Which fort is famous for an acoustic system that carries the sound of a clap from the entrance to the top?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Forts and palaces	Medium
3822	The Arthashastra's category "audaka durga" refers to a fort protected mainly by	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Forts and palaces	Medium
3823	A planner wants a fort that slows down attackers using war elephants. Which feature would traditional Indian …	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Forts and palaces	Hard
3824	The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Mosques and mausoleums	Easy
3825	In a mosque, the niche in the wall that shows the direction of prayer is the	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Mosques and mausoleums	Easy
3826	Which building is regarded as an early example in India of a true arch and dome, built under Alauddin Khalji?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Mosques and mausoleums	Medium
3827	The decorative technique of setting cut coloured stones into marble, seen in the Taj Mahal, is called	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Mosques and mausoleums	Medium
3828	An architecture student compares a Gupta shrine with the Alai Darwaza. Which contrast is most accurate?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Mosques and mausoleums	Hard
3829	Who was the principal architect of the Viceroy's House, now Rashtrapati Bhavan?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Colonial architecture	Easy
3830	The word "bungalow" comes from	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Colonial architecture	Easy
3831	A building has pointed arches, spires and stained-glass windows. Which style does it most likely follow?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Colonial architecture	Medium
3832	The Gateway of India in Mumbai is generally classified under which style?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Colonial architecture	Medium
3833	Why did British architects in New Delhi add chhatris, jalis and a Sanchi-inspired dome to classical buildings?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Colonial architecture	Hard
3834	The Natyashastra, the foundational text on Indian drama and dance, is attributed to	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India History of Indian dance	Easy
3835	Dance that consists of pure rhythmic movement without conveying a story or meaning is called	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India History of Indian dance	Easy
3836	A dancer's elaborate costume, make-up and jewellery belong to which kind of abhinaya?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India History of Indian dance	Medium
3837	Which 13th-century text, composed by Sharngadeva, deals with music and dance?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India History of Indian dance	Medium
3838	A dancer shows sorrow through trembling, tears and a change of complexion, without words or props. Which kind…	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India History of Indian dance	Hard
3839	Sattriya, a classical dance form preserved in Vaishnava monasteries, belongs to	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Classical dance forms	Easy
3840	Rapid spins called chakkars and intricate footwork with ankle bells are features of	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Classical dance forms	Easy