Which tribal festival is known for the worship of pen deities in Chhattisgarh? (A) Madai (B) Garia (C) Sarhul (D) Karma Answer: (A)
The ‘Surabhi Theatre’ tradition is associated with which Indian state? (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Rajasthan (C) Karnataka (D) Maharashtra Answer: (A)
Which is the only classical dance form performed exclusively by men in temples? (A) Kathakali (B) Sattriya (C) Odissi (D) Gotipua Answer: (B)
Which painting style features mythological narratives on cloth scrolls in Andhra Pradesh? (A) Gond (B) Madhubani (C) Kalamkari (D) Bhil Answer: (C)
In which state is the ‘Bhavai’ folk theatre form popular? (A) Gujarat (B) Punjab (C) Odisha (D) Bihar Answer: (A)
Which of these is not a percussion instrument? (A) Dhol (B) Mridangam (C) Tabla (D) Sarangi Answer: (D)
The traditional ‘Bandhej’ or tie-dye technique is famous in – (A) Assam and Meghalaya (B) Gujarat and Rajasthan (C) Odisha and Jharkhand (D) Tamil Nadu and Kerala Answer: (B)
The deity Nataraja is always depicted in the posture of – (A) Playing flute (B) Destroying a demon (C) Cosmic dance (D) Seated meditation Answer: (C)
The ‘Garba’ dance is performed in honor of – (A) Saraswati (B) Lakshmi (C) Durga (D) Krishna Answer: (C)
‘Mizhavu’ is a percussion instrument used in – (A) Mohiniyattam (B) Yakshagana (C) Koodiyattam (D) Bhangra Answer: (C)
Which Mughal emperor commissioned the ‘Diwan-i-Khas’ in the Red Fort? (A) Humayun (B) Shah Jahan (C) Akbar (D) Jahangir Answer: (B)
Which school of miniature painting originated in the Himalayan foothills? (A) Pahari (B) Mughal (C) Deccan (D) Maratha Answer: (A)
‘Mahari’ dancers were traditionally associated with – (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Odissi (C) Kuchipudi (D) Kathak Answer: (B)
Which art form is commonly created during Diwali using colors and flower petals? (A) Mandana (B) Kolam (C) Rangoli (D) Warli Answer: (C)
Which musical instrument is made using a pumpkin as its resonator? (A) Tabla (B) Tanpura (C) Santoor (D) Pakhawaj Answer: (B)
Which of the following cities is not associated with a classical Gharana in music? (A) Jaipur (B) Lucknow (C) Gaya (D) Benaras Answer: (C)
Which poet’s verses are known for the phrase “Ram naam satya hai”? (A) Tulsidas (B) Kabir (C) Surdas (D) Namdev Answer: (B)
‘Pulikali’ or Tiger Dance is a folk art form from – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Kerala (C) Karnataka (D) Andhra Pradesh Answer: (B)
Who is considered the first female Indian painter in the modern era? (A) Amrita Sher-Gil (B) Anjolie Ela Menon (C) Gogi Saroj Pal (D) Meera Mukherjee Answer: (A)
Which Bhakti saint was associated with the Maratha Bhakti movement and wrote in Abhang form? (A) Dnyaneshwar (B) Tukaram (C) Namdev (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which Indian temple has musical pillars that produce different notes when struck? (A) Brihadeeswarar Temple (B) Vitthala Temple, Hampi (C) Jagannath Temple (D) Sun Temple, Konark Answer: (B)
‘Sopana Sangeetham’ is a style of classical music from – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Kerala (C) Karnataka (D) Andhra Pradesh Answer: (B)
Which form of folk art is traditionally painted on the walls of houses in Jharkhand during Sohrai? (A) Mandana (B) Pithora (C) Sohrai (D) Alpana Answer: (C)
Which Mughal emperor discouraged painting and music at his court? (A) Akbar (B) Jahangir (C) Shah Jahan (D) Aurangzeb Answer: (D)
The flute-playing child Krishna is a central theme in which classical dance? (A) Kathak (B) Odissi (C) Bharatanatyam (D) Kuchipudi Answer: (B)
Who is the author of the Sanskrit drama ‘Malavikagnimitram’? (A) Kalidasa (B) Bhasa (C) Vishakhadatta (D) Banabhatta Answer: (A)
The art of storytelling through music and dance in Andhra Pradesh is called – (A) Harikatha (B) Yakshagana (C) Lavani (D) Bhavai Answer: (A)
The ‘Chakyar Koothu’ is a solo performance art of – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Kerala (C) Karnataka (D) Odisha Answer: (B)
Which dance is known as the “Dance of the Enchantress”? (A) Odissi (B) Mohiniyattam (C) Sattriya (D) Kuchipudi Answer: (B)
Which language was predominantly used in Bhakti poetry in Tamil Nadu? (A) Sanskrit (B) Telugu (C) Kannada (D) Tamil Answer: (D)
Which art form is practiced by the Rajwar community of Chhattisgarh? (A) Lippan (B) Sujni (C) Lipai (D) Lipai-Chitra Answer: (D)
Which Indian classical vocalist was known as ‘Swar Samrat’? (A) Bhimsen Joshi (B) Kumar Gandharva (C) M. Balamuralikrishna (D) Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Answer: (D)
Which is the primary text associated with classical Indian dance and drama? (A) Sangita Ratnakara (B) Natyashastra (C) Abhinaya Darpana (D) Kalpa Sutra Answer: (B)
Which architectural element is a stepped tank found in ancient Indian temples? (A) Gopuram (B) Pushkarni (C) Vimana (D) Mandapa Answer: (B)
Which tribal community celebrates the ‘Hornbill Festival’? (A) Ao (B) Konyak (C) Angami (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which of the following is not a style of painting? (A) Kangra (B) Mysore (C) Bikaner (D) Golconda Answer: (D)
The folk art ‘Kalamezhuthu’ involves – (A) Textile weaving (B) Temple floor art with colored powders (C) Wood carving (D) Clay modeling Answer: (B)
Which state is known for ‘Patachitra’ scroll paintings? (A) Gujarat (B) Odisha (C) Bihar (D) Himachal Pradesh Answer: (B)
Which Bhakti poetess was born in a royal Rajput family? (A) Andal (B) Akka Mahadevi (C) Meera Bai (D) Avvaiyar Answer: (C)
The Manipuri dance is distinguished by its – (A) Bell-adorned ankle movements (B) Sudden foot stamping (C) Smooth, graceful movements and hand gestures (D) Martial stances Answer: (C)
Which architectural marvel was constructed during the Vijayanagara Empire? (A) Qutub Minar (B) Vitthala Temple, Hampi (C) Konark Sun Temple (D) Kailasa Temple Answer: (B)
Which traditional Indian music form is composed in praise of Shiva? (A) Vachanas (B) Abhang (C) Thiruppugazh (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which artist founded the Bengal School of Art? (A) Nandalal Bose (B) Abanindranath Tagore (C) Jamini Roy (D) Raja Ravi Varma Answer: (B)
The ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ program encourages – (A) Inter-cultural unity (B) Economic exchange (C) Digital literacy (D) Women empowerment Answer: (A)
Which traditional Indian theatre uses hand gestures, facial expressions, and storytelling in open-air settings? (A) Kathakali (B) Nautanki (C) Therukoothu (D) Chhau Answer: (C)
Which craft is known for intricate silver filigree work in Odisha? (A) Pattachitra (B) Tarakashi (C) Bidriware (D) Dhokra Answer: (B)
‘Ganjifa’ is an ancient Indian – (A) Board game (B) Card game (C) Dance (D) Painting style Answer: (B)
The ritual performance ‘Theyyam’ is practiced in – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Kerala (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Karnataka Answer: (B)
Which dance is known for its face masks and vigorous, martial style movements? (A) Chhau (B) Mohiniyattam (C) Bharatanatyam (D) Manipuri Answer: (A)
The ‘Pung Cholom’ is a drum dance from – (A) Nagaland (B) Manipur (C) Assam (D) Mizoram Answer: (B)