The classical dance form that includes both male and female performers in elaborate costume is – (A) Kathakali (B) Bharatanatyam (C) Mohiniyattam (D) Manipuri Answer: (A)
Which dance form includes the use of masks and stylized facial expressions? (A) Sattriya (B) Chhau (C) Kathak (D) Odissi Answer: (B)
The ‘Gandhara School of Art’ developed under which empire? (A) Gupta Empire (B) Mauryan Empire (C) Kushan Empire (D) Mughal Empire Answer: (C)
Which Indian musical instrument is made of a clay pot and played with the fingers? (A) Ghatam (B) Mridangam (C) Tabla (D) Dholak Answer: (A)
‘Dhrupad’ is the oldest existing form of – (A) Devotional dance (B) Temple architecture (C) Hindustani vocal music (D) Storytelling tradition Answer: (C)
Which Indian dance style was revived in the 20th century after being performed only by temple dancers? (A) Kathakali (B) Bharatanatyam (C) Manipuri (D) Kuchipudi Answer: (B)
The ‘Ajanta Caves’ are famous for – (A) Bronze statues (B) Stone inscriptions (C) Buddhist frescoes (D) Jain architecture Answer: (C)
Which classical Indian dance is most associated with Lord Krishna’s childhood stories? (A) Manipuri (B) Odissi (C) Sattriya (D) Bharatanatyam Answer: (A)
The Jataka tales are often illustrated in – (A) Hindu temples (B) Jain texts (C) Buddhist art (D) Vedic hymns Answer: (C)
Which Mughal emperor built the Shalimar Bagh in Kashmir? (A) Akbar (B) Jahangir (C) Babur (D) Aurangzeb Answer: (B)
The ‘Bhangra’ dance originated as a – (A) Court dance (B) Harvest dance (C) Wedding ritual (D) Religious festival Answer: (B)
The ‘Lepakshi’ temple is famous for its – (A) Floating pillar (B) Shiva linga (C) Chariot structure (D) Rock-cut caves Answer: (A)
Which Indian festival is known for kite flying? (A) Baisakhi (B) Makar Sankranti (C) Holi (D) Diwali Answer: (B)
Which Mughal ruler patronized artists like Ustad Mansur and Abul Hasan? (A) Babur (B) Akbar (C) Jahangir (D) Shah Jahan Answer: (C)
The ‘Veena’ is associated with which goddess? (A) Lakshmi (B) Saraswati (C) Durga (D) Parvati Answer: (B)
The ‘Ghoomar’ dance is typically performed by – (A) Men (B) Children (C) Women (D) Monks Answer: (C)
‘Mohiniyattam’ means the dance of – (A) A maiden (B) Mohini (a female form of Vishnu) (C) Goddess Lakshmi (D) Devadasis Answer: (B)
The ‘Bihu’ festival is associated with which crop season? (A) Harvest (B) Sowing (C) Monsoon (D) Ploughing Answer: (A)
‘Tholu Bommalata’ is a shadow puppetry tradition of – (A) Karnataka (B) Odisha (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Kerala Answer: (C)
Which dance form evolved in the Vaishnavite monasteries of Assam? (A) Sattriya (B) Bihu (C) Manipuri (D) Chhau Answer: (A)
Which folk painting uses cow dung-treated surfaces and bright natural dyes? (A) Warli (B) Madhubani (C) Gond (D) Saura Answer: (B)
The ‘Buddha’s life story’ is depicted in murals in which cave complex? (A) Ajanta (B) Ellora (C) Elephanta (D) Udayagiri Answer: (A)
Which Raga is traditionally performed during the evening? (A) Bhairavi (B) Yaman (C) Malkauns (D) Des Answer: (B)
Which UNESCO heritage site has erotic sculptures carved into its temples? (A) Konark (B) Khajuraho (C) Mahabalipuram (D) Hampi Answer: (B)
The ‘Alwar’ saints were associated with the worship of – (A) Vishnu (B) Shiva (C) Durga (D) Ganesha Answer: (A)
Which Indian musical instrument is commonly used in both classical and devotional music? (A) Harmonium (B) Sarod (C) Veena (D) Santoor Answer: (A)
The Buddhist festival ‘Hemis’ is celebrated in – (A) Sikkim (B) Arunachal Pradesh (C) Ladakh (D) Assam Answer: (C)
Which saint-poet wrote the ‘Ramcharitmanas’? (A) Tulsidas (B) Kabir (C) Surdas (D) Ravidas Answer: (A)
The famous Chola bronze of Nataraja represents Shiva as – (A) Destroyer (B) Cosmic dancer (C) Warrior (D) Sage Answer: (B)
Which Indian classical dance form is performed in Manipuri temples? (A) Sattriya (B) Kathakali (C) Manipuri (D) Bharatanatyam Answer: (C)
The ‘Shigmo’ festival is celebrated in – (A) Goa (B) Maharashtra (C) Kerala (D) Karnataka Answer: (A)
Which Indian musician popularized the Shehnai internationally? (A) Zakir Hussain (B) Ustad Bismillah Khan (C) Ravi Shankar (D) Amjad Ali Khan Answer: (B)
Which city is known as the cultural capital of India? (A) Varanasi (B) Kolkata (C) Delhi (D) Jaipur Answer: (B)
The Baul singers are associated with – (A) Punjab (B) Odisha (C) West Bengal (D) Himachal Pradesh Answer: (C)
Which Bhakti poet-saint emphasized equality and challenged the caste system? (A) Mirabai (B) Tulsidas (C) Kabir (D) Surdas Answer: (C)
The instrument ‘Ravanhatta’ is played with – (A) Bow (B) Stick (C) Hands (D) Pluck Answer: (A)
The Gita Govinda was written in which language? (A) Sanskrit (B) Prakrit (C) Odia (D) Maithili Answer: (A)
Which martial art of Kerala combines yoga, healing, and combat? (A) Silambam (B) Gatka (C) Kalaripayattu (D) Thang-Ta Answer: (C)
‘Bharatanatyam’ originated in – (A) Temples of Tamil Nadu (B) Courts of Rajasthan (C) Assam monasteries (D) Punjab Gurudwaras Answer: (A)
Which dance is known for strong, vigorous footwork and rapid pirouettes? (A) Odissi (B) Kathak (C) Manipuri (D) Mohiniyattam Answer: (B)
Which Indian art form is recognized by its use of bright dots and natural dyes? (A) Warli (B) Gond (C) Madhubani (D) Phad Answer: (B)
Which form of drama is recognized by UNESCO as the oldest living theatre tradition in the world? (A) Koodiyattam (B) Bhavai (C) Yakshagana (D) Therukoothu Answer: (A)
The traditional theatre ‘Jatra’ is popular in – (A) Bengal (B) Gujarat (C) Odisha (D) Assam Answer: (A)
Which form of folk singing is performed in Awadh and eastern UP? (A) Alha (B) Bidesia (C) Kajri (D) Sohar Answer: (A)
The architectural style of South Indian temples is called – (A) Nagara (B) Vesara (C) Dravidian (D) Indo-Islamic Answer: (C)
The ‘Garba’ dance is performed to honor which deity? (A) Durga (B) Lakshmi (C) Kali (D) Saraswati Answer: (A)
Which instrument is shaped like a long flute and often played at temple processions in Tamil Nadu? (A) Nadaswaram (B) Shehnai (C) Bansuri (D) Been Answer: (A)
The ‘Tanjore painting’ style originated in which state? (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Karnataka (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Kerala Answer: (C)
The Ajanta paintings primarily depict themes from – (A) Ramayana (B) Mahabharata (C) Jataka Tales (D) Puranas Answer: (C)
