Which of the following is a sacred river depicted in many Indian art forms? (A) Krishna (B) Godavari (C) Ganga (D) Narmada Answer: (C)
Which folk dance is traditionally performed by the Lambadi tribe? (A) Kolattam (B) Veeranatyam (C) Banjara (D) Thiruvathira Answer: (C)
The decorative floral design in Mughal architecture is called – (A) Jaali (B) Pietra Dura (C) Mandala (D) Aipan Answer: (B)
The Ajanta caves were rediscovered during the rule of – (A) Akbar (B) British East India Company (C) Aurangzeb (D) Tipu Sultan Answer: (B)
Which style of painting is known for its bold colors, natural dyes, and depiction of deities on cloth scrolls? (A) Warli (B) Kalamkari (C) Gond (D) Kangra Answer: (B)
Which classical dance form is known for vigorous movements and painted faces representing mythological characters? (A) Mohiniyattam (B) Kathakali (C) Odissi (D) Sattriya Answer: (B)
Which Indian folk song is associated with the rainy season and longing for the beloved? (A) Sohar (B) Kajri (C) Bhajan (D) Alha Answer: (B)
Which of these is a Jain pilgrimage site known for intricate marble temples? (A) Ellora (B) Dilwara (C) Bhubaneshwar (D) Mamallapuram Answer: (B)
Which classical dance form was traditionally performed by temple girls in Tamil Nadu? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Kuchipudi (C) Odissi (D) Mohiniyattam Answer: (A)
Which Mughal monument was built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal? (A) Humayun’s Tomb (B) Red Fort (C) Taj Mahal (D) Jama Masjid Answer: (C)
The ancient rock-cut temples at Elephanta are dedicated to which deity? (A) Vishnu (B) Brahma (C) Shiva (D) Durga Answer: (C)
Which traditional performance art of Assam involves song, dance, and drama? (A) Bhaona (B) Tamasha (C) Chhau (D) Ramlila Answer: (A)
Which of the following is not a percussion instrument? (A) Mridangam (B) Tabla (C) Shehnai (D) Dhol Answer: (C)
Which art form is traditionally used to depict scenes from epics and legends in Rajasthan? (A) Gond (B) Phad (C) Kalamkari (D) Bhil Answer: (B)
In which state is the famous Sun Temple at Modhera located? (A) Odisha (B) Gujarat (C) Rajasthan (D) Madhya Pradesh Answer: (B)
Which classical musician is known for popularizing the santoor in Indian classical music? (A) Shivkumar Sharma (B) Zakir Hussain (C) Amjad Ali Khan (D) Bismillah Khan Answer: (A)
The religious sect ‘Baul’ belongs to which state? (A) Odisha (B) West Bengal (C) Assam (D) Tripura Answer: (B)
Which architectural structure is a blend of Indo-Islamic and Persian styles? (A) Konark Temple (B) Gol Gumbaz (C) Qutub Minar (D) Lotus Temple Answer: (C)
The folk theatre form ‘Maach’ belongs to which Indian state? (A) Gujarat (B) Rajasthan (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Bihar Answer: (C)
‘Yaksha Gana’ is associated with which state? (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Kerala (C) Karnataka (D) Andhra Pradesh Answer: (C)
Which is the oldest known Sanskrit drama? (A) Shakuntalam (B) Mrichchhakatika (C) Svapnavasavadatta (D) Mudrarakshasa Answer: (C)
The Lodi Gardens in Delhi are associated with which architectural style? (A) Mughal (B) Sultanate (C) Rajput (D) Colonial Answer: (B)
The traditional art of storytelling in Tamil Nadu using painted scrolls is called – (A) Tholu Bommalata (B) Villupattu (C) Harikatha (D) Kathakalakshepam Answer: (B)
Which Indian musical scale is equivalent to the Western ‘do-re-mi’ scale? (A) Tala (B) Raga (C) Swara (D) Shruti Answer: (C)
Which Indian folk form uses shadow puppetry and leather dolls? (A) Puppetry of Assam (B) Tholu Bommalata (C) Pavakoothu (D) Kathputli Answer: (B)
Which form of devotional music was popularized by Saint Kabir? (A) Abhanga (B) Doha (C) Bhajan (D) Qawwali Answer: (C)
The ‘Pallava Grantha’ script was used primarily to write – (A) Sanskrit (B) Tamil (C) Telugu (D) Pali Answer: (A)
Which deity is primarily worshipped in Odissi dance performances? (A) Krishna (B) Rama (C) Ganesha (D) Shiva Answer: (A)
Which region is best known for the Bhavai folk theatre? (A) Rajasthan (B) Gujarat (C) Punjab (D) Haryana Answer: (B)
Who is known as the father of modern Indian painting? (A) Nandalal Bose (B) Raja Ravi Varma (C) Amrita Sher-Gil (D) Abanindranath Tagore Answer: (B)
The Indian instrument ‘Veena’ typically has how many main strings? (A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 7 (D) 6 Answer: (C)
Which temple is known for its unique star-shaped platform? (A) Somnath Temple (B) Hoysaleswara Temple (C) Jagannath Temple (D) Mahakaleshwar Temple Answer: (B)
Which Indian language has the richest tradition of devotional poetry (Bhakti Kavya)? (A) Tamil (B) Hindi (C) Marathi (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
‘Pattachitra’ is closely associated with the worship of – (A) Lord Shiva (B) Lord Rama (C) Lord Jagannath (D) Goddess Durga Answer: (C)
The art of carving on red sandstone is mostly found in – (A) Jaipur (B) Varanasi (C) Fatehpur Sikri (D) Bhubaneswar Answer: (C)
Which musical instrument is essential in Carnatic vocal concerts for rhythm support? (A) Tanpura (B) Tabla (C) Mridangam (D) Dholak Answer: (C)
Which Bhakti saint was known for composing devotional songs in Braj Bhasha? (A) Meera Bai (B) Surdas (C) Namdev (D) Tulsidas Answer: (B)
Which Indian dance form tells the story of Lord Rama’s life and is performed in monasteries? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Kuchipudi (C) Sattriya (D) Mohiniyattam Answer: (C)
Which of these art forms originated as a means of ritualistic worship and evolved into a classical dance? (A) Odissi (B) Kathak (C) Bharatanatyam (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which form of embroidery is done using white thread on white fabric in Uttar Pradesh? (A) Phulkari (B) Kantha (C) Chikankari (D) Zardozi Answer: (C)
The Ellora Caves are located near – (A) Aurangabad (B) Pune (C) Nashik (D) Nagpur Answer: (A)
Which folk theatre uses humor and satire to narrate socio-political stories? (A) Nautanki (B) Jatra (C) Bhavai (D) Tamasha Answer: (C)
Which temple town is located at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and river Ganga? (A) Puri (B) Varanasi (C) Rameswaram (D) Ganga Sagar Answer: (D)
Who is the composer of the ‘Krishna Leela Tarangini’? (A) Narayana Teertha (B) Tyagaraja (C) Muthuswami Dikshitar (D) Bhadrachala Ramadas Answer: (A)
Which dance form is sometimes referred to as ‘the dance of sculptures’? (A) Odissi (B) Kathak (C) Sattriya (D) Manipuri Answer: (A)
Which of these is not a traditional percussion instrument of India? (A) Kanjira (B) Mridangam (C) Sitar (D) Dhol Answer: (C)
Which art form includes decorating walls with rice paste in eastern India? (A) Alpana (B) Kolam (C) Mandana (D) Aipan Answer: (A)
The ‘Gita Govinda’ inspired devotional performances in which classical dance form? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Odissi (C) Kathak (D) Kuchipudi Answer: (B)
Who composed the Tamil Bhakti classic ‘Tirukkural’? (A) Kambar (B) Thiruvalluvar (C) Ilango Adigal (D) Nammalwar Answer: (B)
Which folk dance of Odisha uses large wooden masks and martial steps? (A) Chhau (B) Sambalpuri (C) Dalkhai (D) Ghumura Answer: (A)