Which of these is a classical dance from Assam? (A) Bihu (B) Sattriya (C) Rouf (D) Yakshagana Answer: (B)
The unique Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb refers to a blend of – (A) Religion and politics (B) Hindu-Muslim cultural traditions (C) Carnatic and Hindustani music (D) Mughal and Rajput art Answer: (B)
The ‘Kangra School’ of painting is famous for depicting – (A) Court scenes (B) Hunting expeditions (C) Romantic and devotional Radha-Krishna themes (D) Historical battles Answer: (C)
Which of the following is a string instrument? (A) Ghatam (B) Tabla (C) Sarod (D) Pakhawaj Answer: (C)
Which state is known for the tribal dance ‘Dhol Cholom’? (A) Odisha (B) Assam (C) Manipur (D) Jharkhand Answer: (C)
The Jain art in India is most prominently seen in – (A) Amaravati Stupa (B) Dilwara Temples (C) Meenakshi Temple (D) Ellora Buddhist Caves Answer: (B)
Which of these festivals celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna? (A) Ram Navami (B) Holi (C) Janmashtami (D) Diwali Answer: (C)
‘Samaveda’ is most closely associated with – (A) Medicine (B) Dance (C) Music (D) Rituals Answer: (C)
Which dance style includes narrative performance called ‘Padams’? (A) Odissi (B) Bharatanatyam (C) Kathak (D) Kuchipudi Answer: (B)
Which community performs the ‘Sankirtan’ ritual music dance drama in temple courtyards? (A) Manipuri Vaishnavites (B) Tamil Shaivites (C) Kashmiri Pandits (D) Assamese Muslims Answer: (A)
Which musical instrument is carved from jackfruit wood and played in Carnatic music? (A) Sitar (B) Mridangam (C) Nadaswaram (D) Veena Answer: (D)
The 12th-century Sun Temple at Modhera was built by – (A) Chalukyas (B) Rashtrakutas (C) Solankis (D) Palas Answer: (C)
Who was the patron of the famous ‘Ragamala’ paintings in Rajasthan? (A) Raja Man Singh (B) Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh (C) Maharana Jagat Singh (D) Akbar Answer: (C)
Which style of painting is characterized by strong lines and vivid colors and originated in Bihar? (A) Warli (B) Gond (C) Madhubani (D) Pattachitra Answer: (C)
‘Villu Paatu’ is a traditional storytelling art from – (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Tamil Nadu (C) Kerala (D) Karnataka Answer: (B)
The script used in ancient Ashokan edicts is – (A) Devanagari (B) Brahmi (C) Pali (D) Tamil Answer: (B)
Which instrument is played using a bow and often accompanies folk and classical songs? (A) Santoor (B) Sarangi (C) Sitar (D) Nadaswaram Answer: (B)
Which classical dance is deeply associated with Vaishnav monasteries of Assam? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Odissi (C) Kathakali (D) Sattriya Answer: (D)
Which Mughal emperor was most known for establishing painting studios and training local artists? (A) Akbar (B) Humayun (C) Shah Jahan (D) Jahangir Answer: (A)
Which musical form includes short devotional pieces, often sung in temple rituals in South India? (A) Alap (B) Kriti (C) Abhang (D) Varnam Answer: (B)
‘Raja Ravi Varma’ is known for blending Indian subjects with – (A) Mughal style (B) European oil painting techniques (C) Tribal art (D) Miniature traditions Answer: (B)
Which Bhakti saint was a tailor by profession and promoted Nirguna Bhakti? (A) Surdas (B) Ravidas (C) Kabir (D) Tulsidas Answer: (B)
‘Bihu’ songs and dances are associated with – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Kerala (C) Assam (D) Manipur Answer: (C)
Which Hindu deity is often associated with dance, especially as Nataraja? (A) Vishnu (B) Shiva (C) Krishna (D) Ganesha Answer: (B)
The ‘Vesara’ style of temple architecture is a blend of – (A) Hindu and Islamic (B) Nagara and Dravidian (C) Pala and Gupta (D) Jain and Buddhist Answer: (B)
Which poet-saint’s compositions are collectively known as ‘Tirumurai’? (A) Nammalvar (B) Appar (C) Sambandar (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
‘Bharat Bhavan’ in Bhopal is a hub for – (A) Handicrafts (B) Performing arts and tribal culture (C) Science and technology (D) Sanskrit education Answer: (B)
Which classical instrument is a double-reed wind instrument used in Tamil Nadu temples? (A) Flute (B) Nadaswaram (C) Shehnai (D) Tanpura Answer: (B)
Which Indian region celebrates ‘Chapchar Kut’ as a spring festival? (A) Meghalaya (B) Mizoram (C) Nagaland (D) Sikkim Answer: (B)
Which saint’s verses are found in the Guru Granth Sahib and who was a weaver? (A) Dadu Dayal (B) Namdev (C) Kabir (D) Ravidas Answer: (C)
Which is the most prominent Buddhist architectural feature at Sanchi? (A) Vihara (B) Chaitya (C) Stupa (D) Mandapa Answer: (C)
‘Alpana’ is traditionally drawn during – (A) Weddings (B) Durga Puja (C) Harvest (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which painter is known for his iconic depiction of Bharat Mata? (A) Rabindranath Tagore (B) Raja Ravi Varma (C) Nandalal Bose (D) Abanindranath Tagore Answer: (D)
Which Indian monument is a blend of Mughal and Persian styles, built by Humayun’s wife? (A) Humayun’s Tomb (B) Taj Mahal (C) Safdarjung Tomb (D) Akbar’s Tomb Answer: (A)
Which dance form includes hand gestures known as ‘Mudras’ to express emotions? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Kathak (C) Odissi (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which festival marks the end of monsoon and is celebrated with floral decorations in Kerala? (A) Pongal (B) Onam (C) Vishu (D) Pooram Answer: (B)
Which Gharana is Pt. Ravi Shankar associated with? (A) Maihar Gharana (B) Gwalior Gharana (C) Benaras Gharana (D) Kirana Gharana Answer: (A)
The popular folk theatre ‘Nautanki’ originated in – (A) Rajasthan (B) Haryana (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Madhya Pradesh Answer: (C)
Which art form depicts village deities and myths using natural colors on cloth scrolls? (A) Madhubani (B) Warli (C) Kalamkari (D) Gond Answer: (C)
Which temple has a famous chariot-shaped structure aligned with the sun? (A) Jagannath Temple (B) Meenakshi Temple (C) Sun Temple, Konark (D) Somnath Temple Answer: (C)
Which musical form is noted for its short lyrical structure and is often romantic or devotional? (A) Dhrupad (B) Khayal (C) Thumri (D) Tappa Answer: (C)
Who wrote ‘Abhijnana Shakuntalam’? (A) Bhasa (B) Kalidasa (C) Bharavi (D) Dandin Answer: (B)
Which is the traditional musical instrument of the Baul singers? (A) Veena (B) Ektara (C) Sarangi (D) Shehnai Answer: (B)
The ‘Garasia’ tribe is mainly found in – (A) Rajasthan (B) Gujarat (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Both A & B Answer: (D)
Who among the following is not a Carnatic music composer? (A) Tyagaraja (B) Purandara Dasa (C) Swati Tirunal (D) Tansen Answer: (D)
Which style of painting is practiced by tribal women in Hazaribagh? (A) Mandana (B) Sohrai (C) Madhubani (D) Gond Answer: (B)
The ‘Arjuna’s Penance’ rock relief is located in – (A) Hampi (B) Ellora (C) Mahabalipuram (D) Pattadakal Answer: (C)
Which Bhakti poet composed the ‘Gita Govinda’? (A) Tulsidas (B) Surdas (C) Jayadeva (D) Kabir Answer: (C)
Which temple city is known as “Kashi of the South”? (A) Madurai (B) Kanchipuram (C) Srirangam (D) Rameswaram Answer: (D)
Which tribal community from Odisha is known for the Ghumura dance? (A) Kondh (B) Bhuyan (C) Kandha (D) Kalahandi tribes Answer: (D)
