Which classical dance is known for its Lasya (graceful feminine movements)? (A) Kathak (B) Kuchipudi (C) Odissi (D) Mohiniyattam Answer: (D)
The Ajanta cave paintings primarily depict the stories of – (A) Hindu mythology (B) Jain Tirthankaras (C) Buddha and Jataka tales (D) Mughal court Answer: (C)
The famous literary figure Bhasa was a playwright in – (A) Prakrit (B) Tamil (C) Sanskrit (D) Pali Answer: (C)
‘Gavari’ is a tribal theatre form of which state? (A) Chhattisgarh (B) Odisha (C) Rajasthan (D) Gujarat Answer: (C)
The art of decorating fabric by tying and dyeing is called – (A) Ikat (B) Kalamkari (C) Bandhani (D) Batik Answer: (C)
Which Veda is primarily associated with melodies and chants? (A) Rigveda (B) Samaveda (C) Atharvaveda (D) Yajurveda Answer: (B)
Which of these temples is located in Tamil Nadu and is part of the ‘Great Living Chola Temples’? (A) Kailasa Temple (B) Brihadeeswarar Temple (C) Jagannath Temple (D) Sun Temple Answer: (B)
Which of the following instruments is used in Hindustani but not in Carnatic music? (A) Tabla (B) Veena (C) Mridangam (D) Nadaswaram Answer: (A)
Which region is known for the ‘Phulkari’ embroidery? (A) Rajasthan (B) Gujarat (C) Punjab (D) Himachal Pradesh Answer: (C)
Who was the legendary poet of the ‘Bhagavata Mela’ tradition? (A) Tulsidas (B) Jayadeva (C) Narayana Teertha (D) Tyagaraja Answer: (C)
The deity Meenakshi is considered an incarnation of – (A) Lakshmi (B) Saraswati (C) Durga (D) Parvati Answer: (D)
The Bishnoi community, known for nature conservation, primarily hails from – (A) Rajasthan (B) Gujarat (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Himachal Pradesh Answer: (A)
Which of these musicians was a pioneer of fusion music in India? (A) Zakir Hussain (B) Ravi Shankar (C) A.R. Rahman (D) Hariprasad Chaurasia Answer: (B)
Which Indian festival includes the performance of Ram Lila? (A) Holi (B) Diwali (C) Navratri (D) Dussehra Answer: (D)
Which of these is a folk instrument of Rajasthan made from bamboo? (A) Shehnai (B) Algoza (C) Sarangi (D) Veena Answer: (B)
The ancient university of Nalanda was a major center of learning in which religion? (A) Hinduism (B) Jainism (C) Buddhism (D) Zoroastrianism Answer: (C)
Which musical tradition is most associated with Tansen? (A) Dhrupad (B) Thumri (C) Bhajan (D) Qawwali Answer: (A)
Which state is the origin of the Baiga tribe known for body tattoo art and forest-based lifestyle? (A) Maharashtra (B) Chhattisgarh (C) Odisha (D) Jharkhand Answer: (B)
The art form of ‘Santhal’ painting originates from – (A) West Bengal (B) Bihar (C) Jharkhand (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which festival involves kite flying and is celebrated on Makar Sankranti in Gujarat? (A) Uttarayan (B) Pongal (C) Lohri (D) Baisakhi Answer: (A)
The paintings of Nainsukh and Manaku are associated with which school? (A) Kangra (B) Mughal (C) Pahari (D) Tanjore Answer: (C)
The traditional attire ‘Puan’ is associated with which northeastern state? (A) Mizoram (B) Nagaland (C) Manipur (D) Arunachal Pradesh Answer: (A)
Which Indian city is known for its intricate ivory carving work? (A) Varanasi (B) Jaipur (C) Mysore (D) Agra Answer: (D)
Which saint composed the Tamil devotional hymns called ‘Tevaram’? (A) Appar (B) Tulsidas (C) Kabir (D) Jayadeva Answer: (A)
Who is considered the father of modern Indian art education? (A) Rabindranath Tagore (B) Abanindranath Tagore (C) Nandalal Bose (D) E. B. Havell Answer: (D)
Which traditional form of theatre uses large, colorful masks in eastern India? (A) Jatra (B) Chhau (C) Bhavai (D) Dashavatara Answer: (B)
In Buddhist iconography, what does the mudra of Buddha touching the earth represent? (A) Enlightenment (B) Fearlessness (C) Teaching (D) Meditation Answer: (A)
Which textile is woven in bright colors and geometric patterns by Nagaland tribes? (A) Puan (B) Mekhela (C) Naga shawl (D) Risa Answer: (C)
The Mahari tradition was a group of temple dancers in – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Odisha (C) Assam (D) Karnataka Answer: (B)
The ‘Ravan Chhaya’ shadow puppetry belongs to – (A) Odisha (B) Maharashtra (C) Telangana (D) Andhra Pradesh Answer: (A)
The Bhil tribe is primarily found in – (A) Himachal Pradesh (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Odisha (D) Nagaland Answer: (B)
Which Indian festival is known for Bonfires and is celebrated in Punjab? (A) Baisakhi (B) Teej (C) Lohri (D) Pongal Answer: (C)
The term ‘Shruti’ in Indian classical music refers to – (A) Instrument tuning (B) Microtones (C) Rhythm cycles (D) Note sequences Answer: (B)
Which language is predominantly used in Hindustani classical compositions? (A) Sanskrit (B) Hindi (C) Urdu (D) Braj Bhasha Answer: (D)
The Buddhist ‘Chaitya’ halls at Karla and Bhaja are located in – (A) Karnataka (B) Maharashtra (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Bihar Answer: (B)
Which Indian temple is designed in the form of a giant chariot? (A) Lingaraj Temple (B) Jagannath Temple (C) Konark Sun Temple (D) Mahakaleshwar Temple Answer: (C)
The tradition of ‘Puppetry’ in Andhra Pradesh is called – (A) Kathputli (B) Bommalattam (C) Tholu Bommalata (D) Bhavai Answer: (C)
‘Gharana’ in Indian music refers to – (A) Musical schools/styles (B) Instruments (C) Dancers (D) Hymns Answer: (A)
Which musical form is known for romantic and devotional expressions, usually sung in a soft tone? (A) Dhrupad (B) Thumri (C) Ghazal (D) Qawwali Answer: (B)
The ‘Kalam’ in Kalamkari means – (A) Cloth (B) Color (C) Pen (D) Design Answer: (C)
The only Indian classical dance performed on a brass plate is – (A) Kathak (B) Bharatanatyam (C) Kuchipudi (D) Odissi Answer: (C)
Which temple features erotic sculptures as symbolic elements of life and spirituality? (A) Meenakshi Temple (B) Khajuraho Temples (C) Lingaraja Temple (D) Konark Sun Temple Answer: (B)
The Indian art of storytelling through songs and dance based on Ramayana is – (A) Bhavai (B) Bhagavata Mela (C) Yakshagana (D) Burrakatha Answer: (B)
‘Vichitra Veena’ is played with – (A) Fingers (B) Bow (C) Slide and plectrum (D) Hammer sticks Answer: (C)
Which folk dance is also known as the ‘dance of warriors’? (A) Bhangra (B) Chhau (C) Garba (D) Giddha Answer: (B)
Which famous dance drama of Tamil Nadu narrates stories from epics with music and dance? (A) Kathakali (B) Bhagavata Mela (C) Sattriya (D) Yakshagana Answer: (B)
Which is the oldest Indian classical dance form recorded in temples? (A) Odissi (B) Mohiniyattam (C) Bharatanatyam (D) Kathak Answer: (C)
Which festival includes swinging the idol of Lord Krishna in decorated swings? (A) Janmashtami (B) Holi (C) Jhulan Yatra (D) Diwali Answer: (C)
The art of decorating walls and ceilings with mirrors is called – (A) Zardozi (B) Jaali (C) Sheesh Mahal work (D) Bandhani Answer: (C)
Which dance form includes dramatic footwork and spinning movements? (A) Kathak (B) Mohiniyattam (C) Kuchipudi (D) Manipuri Answer: (A)