UPSC Civil Services Art & Culture Mock Test
4 free timed sets · 189 questions · 0 easy / 189 moderate / 0 hard · solutions for every question
All Art & Culture sets
Sample Art & Culture questions
1. What was one of the distinctive beliefs or practices of the southerners (Digambara)?
- (A) They worshipped exclusively outside of the temple
- (B) They believed that the omniscient Jina must eat and sleep
- (C) They believed that nakedness was an elemental expression of non-attachment
- (D) They included women within the ranks of the leadership
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(C) They believed that nakedness was an elemental expression of non-attachment. Correct answer: They believed that nakedness was an elemental expression of non-attachment.
2. In addition to Jainism, which other tradition began as a world-renouncing movement?
- (A) Buddhism
- (B) Islam
- (C) Judaism
- (D) Hinduism
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(A) Buddhism. Correct answer: Buddhism.
3. In Buddhism, what are ordained women known as?
- (A) Bhikshus
- (B) Arhats
- (C) The Sangha
- (D) Bhikshunis
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(D) Bhikshunis. Correct answer: Bhikshunis.
UPSC Civil Services Art & Culture — FAQs
Is the UPSC Civil Services Art & Culture mock test free?
Yes. All 4 Art & Culture sets are free, need no signup, and give instant scores with a solution for every question.
How many Art & Culture questions are there for UPSC Civil Services?
189 questions across 4 sets: 0 easy, 189 moderate and 0 hard.
Will I get the same questions again?
No. Each attempt draws a fresh random subset, shuffles the order and options, and prefers questions you have not seen on this device. The Surprise Set draws from the whole subject pool.
Can I choose difficulty and timer?
Yes — pick Easy, Moderate, Hard or Mixed, and choose no timer, 10 or 20 minutes, or the real exam pace.