Which Indian dance form is most closely associated with temple sculpture poses? (A) Mohiniyattam (B) Odissi (C) Kathak (D) Sattriya Answer: (B)
The ‘Sarangi’ is traditionally used to accompany – (A) Bhajans (B) Dhrupad (C) Qawwali (D) Thumri Answer: (D)
Which traditional folk theatre from Maharashtra combines music, dance, and humor? (A) Nautanki (B) Yakshagana (C) Tamasha (D) Bhavai Answer: (C)
The ancient mural paintings of Ajanta mainly depict stories from – (A) Mahabharata (B) Ramayana (C) Jataka Tales (D) Vedas Answer: (C)
Which festival in Kerala marks the harvest season and features boat races? (A) Onam (B) Vishu (C) Pongal (D) Thrissur Pooram Answer: (A)
‘Sopana Sangeetham’ is a form of temple music in – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Karnataka (C) Kerala (D) Andhra Pradesh Answer: (C)
Which of the following is a North-East Indian martial dance form? (A) Thang-Ta (B) Chhau (C) Paika (D) Silambam Answer: (A)
The term ‘Sangita’ in ancient India referred to – (A) Vocal music (B) Instrumental music (C) Dance (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which ruler built the famous ‘Hazara Rama Temple’ in Hampi? (A) Deva Raya II (B) Harihara (C) Krishnadevaraya (D) Bukka Raya Answer: (C)
Which Bhakti saint from South India was known for composing ‘Pasurams’? (A) Tulsidas (B) Andal (C) Kabir (D) Namdev Answer: (B)
Which of the following states is known for its ‘Cherial Scroll’ painting? (A) Odisha (B) West Bengal (C) Telangana (D) Assam Answer: (C)
The tribal art form ‘Pithora’ is known for – (A) Dot painting (B) Geometric mandalas (C) Horses and ritual symbolism (D) Palm leaf etching Answer: (C)
‘Gita Govinda’ by Jayadeva is written in which language? (A) Prakrit (B) Sanskrit (C) Pali (D) Odia Answer: (B)
The Buddhist site ‘Sanchi’ is located in – (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Bihar (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Odisha Answer: (C)
Which folk dance is performed with bamboo sticks in Mizoram? (A) Gaur Maria (B) Cheraw (C) Hojagiri (D) Bagurumba Answer: (B)
Which Mughal painter was famous for naturalistic depictions of flora and fauna? (A) Basawan (B) Ustad Mansur (C) Farrukh Beg (D) Abul Hasan Answer: (B)
Which Indian musical instrument is also called ‘Shatatantri Veena’? (A) Sarod (B) Sitar (C) Santoor (D) Veena Answer: (C)
Which Bhakti saint emphasized ‘Nirguna’ worship and criticized idol worship? (A) Surdas (B) Tulsidas (C) Kabir (D) Meera Bai Answer: (C)
Which classical dance has circular rhythmic patterns and graceful gestures? (A) Kathak (B) Odissi (C) Manipuri (D) Sattriya Answer: (C)
Which Indian city is traditionally linked to Banarasi silk weaving? (A) Varanasi (B) Lucknow (C) Agra (D) Kanpur Answer: (A)
‘Kite Festival’ is celebrated grandly in which Indian state? (A) Maharashtra (B) Gujarat (C) Karnataka (D) Tamil Nadu Answer: (B)
‘Sankirtana’ of Manipur is performed to express – (A) Mourning (B) Romantic love (C) Devotion to Lord Krishna (D) Courage and heroism Answer: (C)
Which temple was called the “White Pagoda” by the Europeans? (A) Sun Temple, Konark (B) Jagannath Temple, Puri (C) Brihadeeswarar Temple (D) Kailasa Temple, Ellora Answer: (B)
Who was a renowned vocalist and composer in the Carnatic Trinity? (A) M. S. Subbulakshmi (B) Tyagaraja (C) Lalgudi Jayaraman (D) Ariyakudi Ramanuja Answer: (B)
Which Indian painting style developed under the patronage of Rajput rulers in Himachal? (A) Pahari (B) Bundi (C) Kangra (D) Kishangarh Answer: (C)
‘Kamsale’ is a devotional folk dance from – (A) Kerala (B) Andhra Pradesh (C) Karnataka (D) Maharashtra Answer: (C)
Which Bhakti saint was also a philosopher and founder of Advaita Vedanta? (A) Ramanuja (B) Shankaracharya (C) Basava (D) Vallabhacharya Answer: (B)
Which dance form traditionally uses red, black, and white face makeup? (A) Kathak (B) Kathakali (C) Odissi (D) Yakshagana Answer: (B)
Which instrument is played by blowing air into a double-reed pipe and used in weddings? (A) Sarangi (B) Nadaswaram (C) Shehnai (D) Been Answer: (C)
Which folk theatre of Tamil Nadu is known for long dramatic performances and social satire? (A) Therukoothu (B) Yakshagana (C) Tamasha (D) Jatra Answer: (A)
The Garba dance is performed in the form of – (A) Squares (B) Spirals (C) Circles (D) Semi-circles Answer: (C)
Which of these is a sacred Buddhist dance performed in monasteries? (A) Dappu (B) Cham (C) Nati (D) Hojagiri Answer: (B)
Which classical dance is usually performed solo by female dancers as a temple offering? (A) Kathak (B) Kuchipudi (C) Mohiniyattam (D) Sattriya Answer: (C)
Which saint was closely associated with Vithoba worship in Pandharpur? (A) Ravidas (B) Tulsidas (C) Tukaram (D) Andal Answer: (C)
Which musical instrument is associated with Baul singers of Bengal? (A) Ektara (B) Tanpura (C) Sarangi (D) Sitar Answer: (A)
‘Mahari’ tradition is the precursor to which classical dance form? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Odissi (C) Kathakali (D) Sattriya Answer: (B)
‘Kamrupiya Dhulia’ is a traditional – (A) Dance (B) Puppet (C) Theatre form (D) Percussion performance Answer: (A)
Which of these temples was built by the Hoysalas? (A) Meenakshi Temple (B) Lingaraj Temple (C) Chennakesava Temple (D) Sun Temple Answer: (C)
The ‘Ghoomar’ dance is associated with which Indian state? (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Haryana (C) Rajasthan (D) Gujarat Answer: (C)
Which folk painting from Bihar is traditionally made by women using natural colors? (A) Mandana (B) Pithora (C) Madhubani (D) Warli Answer: (C)
Which is a war dance performed by tribal men in Jharkhand? (A) Dalkhai (B) Chhau (C) Rouf (D) Hojagiri Answer: (B)
Which classical dance includes storytelling through facial expressions and hand gestures, known as ‘Abhinaya’? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Kathak (C) Kuchipudi (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which sacred text is recited during classical dance performances of Bharatanatyam? (A) Tirukkural (B) Vedas (C) Natya Shastra (D) Bhagavata Purana Answer: (C)
Which of these folk traditions is performed with painted clay masks and fire torches? (A) Theyyam (B) Kalaripayattu (C) Koodiyattam (D) Kathakali Answer: (A)
The ‘Manasa Mangal’ tradition belongs to which Indian state? (A) Odisha (B) Assam (C) West Bengal (D) Bihar Answer: (C)
‘Villu Paatu’ is a form of – (A) Bow dance (B) Bow-based musical storytelling (C) Archery competition (D) Martial arts demo Answer: (B)
Which instrument is most used in Hindustani vocal performances for rhythm? (A) Mridangam (B) Tabla (C) Pakhawaj (D) Dholak Answer: (B)
Which dance form includes a sacred enactment of the story of Radha and Krishna? (A) Mohiniyattam (B) Odissi (C) Manipuri (D) Kathakali Answer: (C)
Which Bhakti saint’s works are compiled in ‘Bijak’? (A) Ravidas (B) Surdas (C) Kabir (D) Tulsidas Answer: (C)
Which of the following is a famous heritage fair of Rajasthan? (A) Pushkar Fair (B) Hornbill Festival (C) Surajkund Mela (D) Bihu Festival Answer: (A)