Which style of temple architecture is known for its beehive-shaped tower (shikhara)? (A) Dravidian (B) Nagara (C) Vesara (D) Indo-Islamic Answer: (B)
Which of the following is a popular folk dance of the Bundelkhand region? (A) Rai (B) Bihu (C) Giddha (D) Garba Answer: (A)
The Buddhist art of Ajanta belongs to which period? (A) Maurya (B) Gupta (C) Satavahana (D) Chola Answer: (C)
Which classical music instrument is associated with Ustad Amjad Ali Khan? (A) Sarod (B) Sitar (C) Shehnai (D) Violin Answer: (A)
‘Pung Cholom’ is a classical Manipuri performance involving – (A) Flute (B) Drum dance (C) Sword play (D) Story narration Answer: (B)
Which temple is known for its dancing hall (Natyamandapa)? (A) Sun Temple, Konark (B) Meenakshi Temple (C) Jagannath Temple (D) Kailasa Temple Answer: (A)
Which city is known for its traditional wood inlay craft? (A) Mysuru (B) Varanasi (C) Srinagar (D) Pune Answer: (A)
The ‘Puranas’ are texts primarily concerned with – (A) Philosophy (B) Law (C) Rituals and Myths (D) Medicine Answer: (C)
Which classical dance form is known for its devotional expressiveness and sculpturesque poses? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Kathak (C) Sattriya (D) Manipuri Answer: (A)
Which art form uses masks made of wood and paper-mâché in Himachal Pradesh? (A) Swang (B) Chhau (C) Mask Dance of Kinnaur (D) Therukoothu Answer: (C)
‘Sattras’ in Assam are – (A) Buddhist monasteries (B) Vaishnavite monasteries (C) Jain mathas (D) Islamic seminaries Answer: (B)
Who among the following was a prominent poet of the Sangam age? (A) Thiruvalluvar (B) Kamban (C) Ilango Adigal (D) Avvaiyar Answer: (D)
Which musical instrument is typically used in Gurudwaras for kirtans? (A) Nadaswaram (B) Sarod (C) Harmonium (D) Mridangam Answer: (C)
The Gita Govinda, composed by Jayadeva, belongs to which regional language tradition? (A) Sanskrit (B) Odia (C) Maithili (D) Bengali Answer: (A)
The ‘Ratha Yatra’ at Puri is dedicated to which deity? (A) Vishnu (B) Rama (C) Jagannath (D) Krishna Answer: (C)
The artistic motif of a tree with birds in Warli paintings represents – (A) Fertility (B) Divinity (C) Family (D) Freedom Answer: (A)
Which Indian art form is performed using two puppeteers and live narration? (A) Tholu Bommalata (B) Kathputli (C) String puppetry of Orissa (D) Pavakoothu Answer: (B)
‘Kumbha Mela’ is associated with which cycle of the zodiac? (A) 6 years (B) 10 years (C) 12 years (D) 15 years Answer: (C)
Which Indian river is considered the holiest and central to many religious rituals? (A) Godavari (B) Ganga (C) Yamuna (D) Saraswati Answer: (B)
Which tribal community is famous for the Gaur dance performed during festivals? (A) Santhal (B) Bison Horn Maria (C) Bhil (D) Korku Answer: (B)
The Sufi musical tradition in India is known as – (A) Ghazal (B) Dhrupad (C) Qawwali (D) Bhajan Answer: (C)
The Lepakshi Temple is a masterpiece of which architectural style? (A) Dravidian (B) Nagara (C) Vesara (D) Indo-Saracenic Answer: (A)
Which of the following is a traditional mask dance of Ladakh? (A) Yakshagana (B) Chham (C) Bhavai (D) Seraikela Chhau Answer: (B)
Which Mughal emperor’s reign marked the peak of Mughal architecture? (A) Akbar (B) Jahangir (C) Shah Jahan (D) Aurangzeb Answer: (C)
Which instrument is played by rotating a bow across strings and commonly used in Hindustani music? (A) Sarod (B) Santoor (C) Sarangi (D) Sitar Answer: (C)
The ‘Pushkar Fair’ is known for – (A) Kumbh Mela (B) Camel trading and folk performances (C) River worship (D) Buddhist rituals Answer: (B)
Which of the following is not a component of Natyashastra’s theatrical elements? (A) Nritta (B) Rasa (C) Kavya (D) Abhinaya Answer: (C)
The ‘Dasiattam’ dance later evolved into – (A) Kuchipudi (B) Bharatanatyam (C) Mohiniyattam (D) Sattriya Answer: (B)
The term ‘Kirtana’ in Indian music refers to – (A) A raga (B) A devotional song (C) A string instrument (D) A dance movement Answer: (B)
Which traditional painting is known for its circular canvas format and mythological content? (A) Kalamkari (B) Pattachitra (C) Phad (D) Mandala Answer: (D)
Which classical dance form extensively uses the “Tribhangi” posture? (A) Kathak (B) Odissi (C) Kuchipudi (D) Mohiniyattam Answer: (B)
‘Vijayanagara’ empire contributed mainly to which type of architecture? (A) Indo-Islamic (B) Dravidian (C) Nagara (D) Buddhist rock-cut Answer: (B)
Which classical Indian text refers to the theory of Rasa (aesthetic flavor)? (A) Natya Shastra (B) Arthashastra (C) Kama Sutra (D) Ramayana Answer: (A)
Which Indian painting style often uses palm leaves as a medium? (A) Kalamkari (B) Pattachitra (C) Gond (D) Warli Answer: (B)
Which is a tribal art form from Madhya Pradesh? (A) Madhubani (B) Bhil (C) Kalamkari (D) Pithora Answer: (D)
Who composed devotional songs known as ‘Abhangas’? (A) Surdas (B) Namdev (C) Tulsidas (D) Ravidas Answer: (B)
Which of the following instruments is a bowed instrument? (A) Veena (B) Sitar (C) Sarangi (D) Mridangam Answer: (C)
Which Indian dance is known for dramatic eye movements and facial expressions? (A) Kathakali (B) Kuchipudi (C) Bharatanatyam (D) Mohiniyattam Answer: (A)
Who introduced Persian miniatures in Indian art? (A) Akbar (B) Humayun (C) Babur (D) Jahangir Answer: (B)
The ritualistic art form of Kerala where the performer becomes a deity is – (A) Kathakali (B) Mohiniyattam (C) Theyyam (D) Koodiyattam Answer: (C)
Which Indian musical tradition focuses more on improvisation than composition? (A) Carnatic (B) Hindustani (C) Bhakti (D) Rabindra Sangeet Answer: (B)
Which of these is not a type of tala in Indian music? (A) Teental (B) Rupak (C) Alap (D) Ektaal Answer: (C)
‘Ganjifa’ is a traditional form of – (A) Textile painting (B) Religious storytelling (C) Playing cards art (D) Wood carving Answer: (C)
Which dance uses a circular formation and is popular during Navratri? (A) Lavani (B) Garba (C) Ghoomar (D) Dalkhai Answer: (B)
Which poet-saint’s dohas are popular across both Sufi and Bhakti traditions? (A) Tulsidas (B) Kabir (C) Surdas (D) Tukaram Answer: (B)
Which ancient South Indian dynasty extensively supported temple architecture? (A) Satavahana (B) Chalukya (C) Pallava (D) Rashtrakuta Answer: (C)
The Raslila dance is most associated with which region of India? (A) Assam (B) Manipur (C) Gujarat (D) Uttar Pradesh Answer: (D)
Which of the following is a festival of colors in India? (A) Diwali (B) Bihu (C) Holi (D) Pongal Answer: (C)
‘Tholu Bommalata’ is practiced in – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Karnataka (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Odisha Answer: (C)
Which classical dance has a prominent role for storytelling through ‘Padams’ and ‘Varnams’? (A) Kathak (B) Odissi (C) Bharatanatyam (D) Manipuri Answer: (C)