Which traditional painting form from Andhra Pradesh uses natural dyes on cloth?
(A) Gond
(B) Kalamkari
(C) Warli
(D) Pattachitra
Answer: (B)

Which classical dance form was revived and popularized by Kelucharan Mohapatra?
(A) Odissi
(B) Sattriya
(C) Manipuri
(D) Bharatanatyam
Answer: (A)

The festival of ‘Hornbill’ is named after a bird and celebrated in –
(A) Mizoram
(B) Nagaland
(C) Assam
(D) Manipur
Answer: (B)

Which classical dance has a ritualistic origin and is performed in Assam monasteries?
(A) Kathak
(B) Mohiniyattam
(C) Sattriya
(D) Manipuri
Answer: (C)

Which Indian instrument is a fretless lute played with a plectrum?
(A) Veena
(B) Santoor
(C) Sarod
(D) Sitar
Answer: (C)

The ‘Badal Mahal’ is a famous palace located in –
(A) Jaipur
(B) Udaipur
(C) Chittorgarh
(D) Kumbhalgarh
Answer: (D)

The ‘Rongali Bihu’ is celebrated in Assam to mark –
(A) Harvest
(B) New Year
(C) Marriage
(D) Rainy season
Answer: (B)

The ‘Rogan’ painting tradition is preserved by a few families in –
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Karnataka
(C) Gujarat
(D) Rajasthan
Answer: (C)

Which form of devotional singing is common in Sikh religious practice?
(A) Kirtan
(B) Bhajan
(C) Qawwali
(D) Abhang
Answer: (A)

The Natya Shastra was written by –
(A) Valmiki
(B) Bharata Muni
(C) Panini
(D) Kalidasa
Answer: (B)

Which temple complex in Tamil Nadu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Chola temples group?
(A) Meenakshi Temple
(B) Brihadeeswarar Temple
(C) Rameswaram Temple
(D) Shore Temple
Answer: (B)

The term ‘Shanta Rasa’ in Indian aesthetics refers to –
(A) Joy
(B) Peace
(C) Courage
(D) Anger
Answer: (B)

The traditional ‘Paithani’ saree belongs to which state?
(A) Odisha
(B) Gujarat
(C) Maharashtra
(D) West Bengal
Answer: (C)

Which Mughal emperor built the Red Fort in Delhi?
(A) Akbar
(B) Babur
(C) Jahangir
(D) Shah Jahan
Answer: (D)

Who among the following was not a part of the Carnatic music trinity?
(A) Tyagaraja
(B) Muthuswami Dikshitar
(C) Shyama Sastri
(D) Swathi Thirunal
Answer: (D)

Which tribal festival in Chhattisgarh showcases folk music, dance, and rituals?
(A) Karma
(B) Madai
(C) Dhamrai
(D) Garia
Answer: (B)

Which is a traditional embroidery form from Punjab?
(A) Kasuti
(B) Phulkari
(C) Chikankari
(D) Kantha
Answer: (B)

The art form ‘Bhuribaal’ belongs to which community in Uttar Pradesh?
(A) Kanjars
(B) Rajputs
(C) Bhils
(D) Dom
Answer: (A)

Which Vedic text is considered the oldest?
(A) Sama Veda
(B) Atharva Veda
(C) Yajur Veda
(D) Rig Veda
Answer: (D)

The ‘Todi Raga’ is traditionally performed –
(A) In the morning
(B) In the evening
(C) At midnight
(D) During festivals only
Answer: (A)

Which ancient Indian theatre style includes stylized hand gestures and eye movements?
(A) Natyadharmi
(B) Lokadharmi
(C) Bhavai
(D) Nautanki
Answer: (A)

The Manipuri festival ‘Lai Haraoba’ honors –
(A) Tribal warriors
(B) Forest gods
(C) Local deities and ancestors
(D) Krishna and Radha
Answer: (C)

Which Indian classical music style is known for heavy improvisation and emotional expression?
(A) Dhrupad
(B) Khayal
(C) Tappa
(D) Bhajan
Answer: (B)

Which Buddhist art site is known for its frescoes and rock-cut sculptures?
(A) Nagarjunakonda
(B) Ajanta
(C) Sarnath
(D) Lumbini
Answer: (B)

‘Kalbelia’ women wear dresses inspired by –
(A) Snakes
(B) Birds
(C) Camels
(D) Peacocks
Answer: (A)

Which epic was dramatized in the Ramlila performances across North India?
(A) Ramayana
(B) Mahabharata
(C) Bhagavata Purana
(D) Vishnu Purana
Answer: (A)

Which classical Indian art form uses ‘Ghunghroo’ (ankle bells) for rhythm?
(A) Kathak
(B) Bharatanatyam
(C) Mohiniyattam
(D) Odissi
Answer: (A)

The Nagara style of architecture was predominantly found in –
(A) South India
(B) North India
(C) Central India
(D) Northeast India
Answer: (B)

Which of the following is not a classical dance of India?
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Bihu
(C) Mohiniyattam
(D) Sattriya
Answer: (B)

Which Indian poet-saint wrote in Awadhi and is associated with the Ramcharitmanas?
(A) Kabir
(B) Surdas
(C) Tulsidas
(D) Meera Bai
Answer: (C)

The traditional drum used in Sufi music is –
(A) Duff
(B) Dhol
(C) Mridang
(D) Nagara
Answer: (A)

The heritage site ‘Sun Temple’ at Konark is built in the shape of a –
(A) Lotus
(B) Chariot
(C) Mountain
(D) Mandala
Answer: (B)

Which city is famous for Chikankari embroidery?
(A) Jaipur
(B) Lucknow
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Bhopal
Answer: (B)

Which is the oldest dance drama tradition in the world still performed in Sanskrit?
(A) Kathakali
(B) Koodiyattam
(C) Yakshagana
(D) Kutiyattam
Answer: (B)

The Bihu dance is a symbol of –
(A) War
(B) Devotion
(C) Harvest and fertility
(D) Rain worship
Answer: (C)

Which saint composed in Telugu and is considered the “father of Carnatic music”?
(A) Tyagaraja
(B) Purandara Dasa
(C) Shyama Sastri
(D) Muthuswami Dikshitar
Answer: (B)

The festival ‘Thrissur Pooram’ is famous for –
(A) Fire dances
(B) Elephant processions and percussion
(C) Classical music recitals
(D) Martial art duels
Answer: (B)

The ‘Navarasa’ concept originates from which text?
(A) Rigveda
(B) Arthashastra
(C) Natyashastra
(D) Ramayana
Answer: (C)

The Chhau dance of Purulia involves –
(A) Martial movements with swords
(B) Face masks and tribal folklore
(C) Sacred hymns
(D) Pot balancing
Answer: (B)

Who is the composer of ‘Krishna Karnamrita’?
(A) Jayadeva
(B) Bilvamangala
(C) Andal
(D) Tulsidas
Answer: (B)

The famous ‘Blue Pottery’ is an art form of –
(A) Jaipur
(B) Lucknow
(C) Kutch
(D) Bhubaneswar
Answer: (A)

Which Indian city is considered the hub of traditional brassware?
(A) Moradabad
(B) Agra
(C) Varanasi
(D) Jaipur
Answer: (A)

Which style of Indian painting developed in the court of Jahangir?
(A) Deccan
(B) Pahari
(C) Mughal miniature
(D) Rajput
Answer: (C)

Which traditional art from Andhra Pradesh is painted on long fabric scrolls?
(A) Kalamkari
(B) Cherial
(C) Pattachitra
(D) Mandana
Answer: (B)

The Tanjore painting style is famous for –
(A) Fine brushwork
(B) Use of gold leaf
(C) Oil colors
(D) Frescoes
Answer: (B)

The tribal art of Bhil community often features –
(A) Dot patterns and bright colors
(B) Only black and white
(C) Silk embroidery
(D) Bamboo carving
Answer: (A)

Which city hosts the Surajkund Mela?
(A) Jaipur
(B) Bhopal
(C) Faridabad
(D) Udaipur
Answer: (C)

Which traditional Kerala instrument is used in temple percussion ensembles?
(A) Chenda
(B) Nadaswaram
(C) Maddalam
(D) Mridangam
Answer: (A)

The practice of painting ‘Sanjhi’ designs is related to –
(A) Diwali
(B) Navratri
(C) Krishna worship
(D) Shiva worship
Answer: (C)

The Sankirtana tradition of Manipur is based on –
(A) Sufi Islam
(B) Jain rituals
(C) Krishna Bhakti
(D) Shaiva Siddhanta
Answer: (C)