Which Indian city is famous for its Chikankari embroidery work? (A) Varanasi (B) Lucknow (C) Bhopal (D) Jaipur Answer: (B)
Which dance form originated in Mithila region and shares cultural roots with Madhubani painting? (A) Jhijhiya (B) Bidesiya (C) Jat-Jatin (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which Mughal emperor is considered the most culturally inclined and promoted fine arts extensively? (A) Babur (B) Akbar (C) Aurangzeb (D) Humayun Answer: (B)
The stone chariot in the Vittala Temple complex is found in – (A) Hampi (B) Konark (C) Pattadakal (D) Badami Answer: (A)
Which festival involves processions of elephants, fireworks, and percussion music in Kerala? (A) Pongal (B) Thrissur Pooram (C) Onam (D) Vishu Answer: (B)
The ancient treatise ‘Sangita Ratnakara’ was written by – (A) Bharata (B) Matanga (C) Sarangadeva (D) Tansen Answer: (C)
Which type of architecture is characterized by a Gopuram and Mandapam? (A) Nagara (B) Vesara (C) Dravidian (D) Indo-Islamic Answer: (C)
The ‘Kumbha’ festival of Ujjain is celebrated on the banks of which river? (A) Ganga (B) Yamuna (C) Shipra (D) Godavari Answer: (C)
Who among the following was a poetess of the Bhakti movement and a Rajput princess? (A) Akka Mahadevi (B) Andal (C) Meera Bai (D) Lalla Ded Answer: (C)
Which style of painting is known for religious themes, bright colors, and intricate detailing in South India? (A) Mysore painting (B) Mughal painting (C) Warli painting (D) Pahari painting Answer: (A)
The Buddhist site of Sarnath is located in which Indian state? (A) Bihar (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Odisha Answer: (C)
The traditional drum used in Manipuri dance is – (A) Pung (B) Mridangam (C) Tabla (D) Dhol Answer: (A)
Which Raga is traditionally associated with the monsoon season? (A) Bhairav (B) Malhar (C) Yaman (D) Desh Answer: (B)
The famous Meenakshi Temple is located on the banks of which river? (A) Vaigai (B) Kaveri (C) Krishna (D) Godavari Answer: (A)
Which of the following is not a type of classical vocal composition in Hindustani music? (A) Khayal (B) Thumri (C) Geet (D) Dhrupad Answer: (C)
‘Chettinad’ architecture is native to which Indian state? (A) Kerala (B) Tamil Nadu (C) Karnataka (D) Andhra Pradesh Answer: (B)
Which ancient Indian text deals with architecture, sculpture, and iconography? (A) Arthashastra (B) Shilpa Shastra (C) Sangita Ratnakara (D) Natyashastra Answer: (B)
Which traditional folk theatre from Maharashtra uses humor and satire? (A) Tamasha (B) Bhavai (C) Yakshagana (D) Dashavatara Answer: (A)
The famous Buddhist cave complex of Ajanta is situated on the bank of – (A) Krishna River (B) Waghora River (C) Godavari River (D) Tapi River Answer: (B)
Which traditional Indian art form is painted on the floor and is considered sacred and decorative? (A) Kalamkari (B) Madhubani (C) Rangoli (D) Tanjore Answer: (C)
Which Mughal ruler built the Bibi Ka Maqbara in memory of his wife? (A) Babur (B) Akbar (C) Aurangzeb (D) Shah Jahan Answer: (C)
Who was the legendary poet and devotee of Lord Vishnu from Tamil Nadu, author of ‘Tiruppavai’? (A) Andal (B) Meera Bai (C) Lalla Ded (D) Akka Mahadevi Answer: (A)
Which classical music tradition includes ‘Tanpura’ as a drone instrument? (A) Hindustani (B) Carnatic (C) Both (D) Neither Answer: (C)
The folk dance ‘Karma’ is associated with which Indian tribe? (A) Bhil (B) Gond (C) Oraon (D) Santhal Answer: (C)
Which Indian dance style involves characters of good and evil using vivid facial paint? (A) Mohiniyattam (B) Bharatanatyam (C) Kathakali (D) Odissi Answer: (C)
Which festival commemorates the birth of the Sikh Khalsa? (A) Baisakhi (B) Lohri (C) Guru Purab (D) Maghi Answer: (A)
Which of these is a musical style of devotional songs in Bengal? (A) Borgeet (B) Baul (C) Shabad (D) Lavani Answer: (B)
Which Indian city is renowned for making clay idols during Durga Puja? (A) Varanasi (B) Kolkata (C) Patna (D) Cuttack Answer: (B)
The epic ‘Mahabharata’ was written by – (A) Valmiki (B) Vyasa (C) Kalidasa (D) Bhasa Answer: (B)
The art form ‘Bhil painting’ is predominantly found in – (A) Gujarat (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Odisha (D) Assam Answer: (B)
Which of the following is a New Year festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu? (A) Vishu (B) Bihu (C) Puthandu (D) Ugadi Answer: (C)
Who composed the famous ‘Hanuman Chalisa’? (A) Surdas (B) Kabir (C) Tulsidas (D) Rahim Answer: (C)
Which Indian art form uses black and red colors on cotton fabric with mythological themes? (A) Warli (B) Kalamkari (C) Tanjore (D) Gond Answer: (B)
Which Indian city is known as the “City of Music” due to its Carnatic music tradition? (A) Chennai (B) Hyderabad (C) Bengaluru (D) Madurai Answer: (A)
Who among the following is a Padma Bhushan awardee and renowned Carnatic vocalist? (A) Zakir Hussain (B) Aruna Sairam (C) Bhimsen Joshi (D) Kishori Amonkar Answer: (B)
The folk theatre ‘Nautanki’ is traditionally performed in – (A) Bihar (B) Punjab (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Odisha Answer: (C)
Which Indian temple is known for its erotic sculptures and UNESCO heritage status? (A) Meenakshi Temple (B) Lingaraj Temple (C) Khajuraho Temples (D) Somnath Temple Answer: (C)
Which poet-saint composed devotional poetry in Marathi and promoted social reform? (A) Tukaram (B) Namdev (C) Dnyaneshwar (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
The musical instrument ‘Rudra Veena’ is traditionally associated with – (A) Dhrupad (B) Thumri (C) Ghazal (D) Qawwali Answer: (A)
Which form of classical dance is also referred to as the “Dance of Enchantress”? (A) Odissi (B) Kuchipudi (C) Mohiniyattam (D) Bharatanatyam Answer: (C)
The folk song tradition ‘Alha’ is popular in which region? (A) Maharashtra (B) Bengal (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Gujarat Answer: (C)
Who is considered the patron deity of classical music and dance in Hindu tradition? (A) Saraswati (B) Shiva (as Nataraja) (C) Krishna (D) Ganesha Answer: (B)
The motif of fish is very prominent in which traditional painting style? (A) Madhubani (B) Warli (C) Tanjore (D) Gond Answer: (A)
‘Manimekalai’ is a classic Tamil epic of – (A) Buddhist origin (B) Hindu origin (C) Jain origin (D) Dravidian origin Answer: (A)
The traditional Dhokra art uses which metal casting technique? (A) Lost-wax casting (B) Hammering (C) Inlay work (D) Engraving Answer: (A)
Which famous Indian painter was also a parliamentarian? (A) M.F. Husain (B) S.H. Raza (C) Abanindranath Tagore (D) Satish Gujral Answer: (D)
Which dance form is native to Andhra Pradesh and uses a balance of singing and storytelling? (A) Sattriya (B) Kuchipudi (C) Kathak (D) Manipuri Answer: (B)
Which city is associated with ‘Chhau mask making’? (A) Seraikela (B) Bhubaneswar (C) Raipur (D) Nagpur Answer: (A)
The art of shaping molten glass into decorative items is called – (A) Meenakari (B) Bidriware (C) Glass blowing (D) Enameling Answer: (C)
Which classical dance uses the ‘Hasta Mudras’ described in Natyashastra? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Kathak (C) Odissi (D) All of the above Answer: (D)