Which Indian folk theatre uses singing and dancing to enact mythological stories in Maharashtra? (A) Tamasha (B) Bhavai (C) Jatra (D) Yakshagana Answer: (A)
Which language was predominantly used by saints of the Bhakti Movement in South India? (A) Sanskrit (B) Telugu (C) Tamil (D) Kannada Answer: (C)
Who composed the famous Sanskrit work ‘Raghuvamsha’? (A) Bhasa (B) Kalidasa (C) Bharavi (D) Dandin Answer: (B)
Which of the following dances is a tribal war dance from Odisha and West Bengal? (A) Bihu (B) Chhau (C) Garba (D) Lavani Answer: (B)
The ‘Rangoli’ art form is traditionally created during – (A) Birth ceremonies (B) Marriage rituals (C) Religious festivals (D) Harvesting Answer: (C)
Which of the following instruments is NOT used in Carnatic music? (A) Veena (B) Mridangam (C) Shehnai (D) Ghatam Answer: (C)
The Sanchi Stupa was originally commissioned by – (A) Ashoka (B) Harsha (C) Kanishka (D) Chandragupta Maurya Answer: (A)
Which Indian city is known for its Zari and Zardozi embroidery work? (A) Surat (B) Varanasi (C) Lucknow (D) Jaipur Answer: (C)
Which of these is NOT a classical form of Indian music? (A) Khayal (B) Dhrupad (C) Tappa (D) Lavani Answer: (D)
The ‘Kalighat’ painting style emerged in which city? (A) Varanasi (B) Patna (C) Kolkata (D) Bhubaneswar Answer: (C)
Which type of art is the ‘Saura’ painting associated with? (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Odisha (C) Bihar (D) Rajasthan Answer: (B)
The dance form ‘Karagattam’ is performed balancing what on the head? (A) Fire (B) Pot (C) Sword (D) Cloth Answer: (B)
Which Indian musical instrument resembles a harp and is used in both classical and folk traditions? (A) Veena (B) Santoor (C) Sarod (D) Tanpura Answer: (B)
Which temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the “Great Living Chola Temples”? (A) Meenakshi Temple (B) Brihadeeswarar Temple (C) Lingaraj Temple (D) Jagannath Temple Answer: (B)
Which of these dances originated as a devotional offering to Lord Krishna? (A) Mohiniyattam (B) Sattriya (C) Kuchipudi (D) Kathak Answer: (C)
The term ‘Raga’ in Indian classical music signifies – (A) Rhythm (B) Melody (C) Harmony (D) Beat Answer: (B)
Which Indian state is associated with the martial dance form ‘Paika’? (A) Chhattisgarh (B) Odisha (C) Jharkhand (D) Madhya Pradesh Answer: (B)
The musical composition ‘Tillana’ belongs to which tradition? (A) Hindustani (B) Carnatic (C) Folk (D) Sufi Answer: (B)
Which form of painting is done using rice paste and red mud on floors and walls? (A) Warli (B) Mandana (C) Bhil (D) Kalighat Answer: (B)
Which festival in Manipur showcases martial art, dance, and drum performance? (A) Yaoshang (B) Lai Haraoba (C) Cheiraoba (D) Ningol Chakouba Answer: (B)
The ancient text ‘Abhinaya Darpana’ deals with – (A) Architecture (B) Dance and expression (C) Sculpture (D) Music Answer: (B)
Which classical dance is performed in white and gold costume symbolizing purity? (A) Odissi (B) Mohiniyattam (C) Kathakali (D) Bharatanatyam Answer: (B)
The ‘Bhagavata Purana’ forms the spiritual base for which dance form? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Kuchipudi (C) Kathak (D) Manipuri Answer: (D)
The bamboo dance of Mizoram is called – (A) Cheraw (B) Bihu (C) Ghoomar (D) Chhau Answer: (A)
Which traditional musical instrument of Rajasthan is similar to the violin? (A) Ravanhatta (B) Sarangi (C) Ektara (D) Been Answer: (A)
Which Buddhist festival is celebrated with Cham dance performances? (A) Hemis (B) Losar (C) Saga Dawa (D) Vesak Answer: (A)
The ‘Rajasthani Miniature’ painting style flourished under which dynasty? (A) Rajputs (B) Marathas (C) Guptas (D) Pallavas Answer: (A)
Which of the following temples is carved entirely out of a single rock? (A) Sun Temple (B) Kailasa Temple, Ellora (C) Jagannath Temple (D) Lingaraj Temple Answer: (B)
The festival ‘Vasantotsav’ is dedicated to which Indian art form? (A) Dance (B) Music (C) Painting (D) Sculpture Answer: (B)
The ‘Alpana’ folk art is practiced in which region? (A) Gujarat (B) Bengal (C) Assam (D) Kerala Answer: (B)
Which Indian poet is associated with the Bhakti movement and wrote dohas in Hindi? (A) Jayadeva (B) Surdas (C) Kabir (D) Ravidas Answer: (C)
Which art form represents the blend of Indian and Persian styles under the Mughals? (A) Gond (B) Rajput (C) Mughal miniature (D) Kangra Answer: (C)
Which dance form is famous for depicting Krishna’s Raas Leela through graceful circular movements? (A) Odissi (B) Manipuri (C) Kathak (D) Bharatanatyam Answer: (B)
Which instrument is famously used in Sufi Qawwali music? (A) Santoor (B) Tabla (C) Harmonium (D) Veena Answer: (C)
Which fair in Rajasthan is also known as the Cattle Fair? (A) Bikaner Camel Festival (B) Pushkar Mela (C) Marwar Festival (D) Desert Festival Answer: (B)
Which traditional dance form from Gujarat is performed with sticks? (A) Garba (B) Dandiya Raas (C) Tippani (D) Bhavai Answer: (B)
The art of ‘Bidriware’ involves – (A) Gold on fabric (B) Enamel on copper (C) Silver inlay on blackened metal (D) Stone carving Answer: (C)
Which region is famous for the temple festival known as Rath Yatra? (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Odisha (C) Karnataka (D) West Bengal Answer: (B)
The famous temple sculptures of Khajuraho were built during the rule of – (A) Mauryas (B) Cholas (C) Chandellas (D) Guptas Answer: (C)
The ‘Bhakti Saint’ Andal composed hymns in which language? (A) Sanskrit (B) Kannada (C) Tamil (D) Telugu Answer: (C)
Which painting style from Rajasthan is known for elongated eyes and graceful female figures? (A) Mewar (B) Kishangarh (C) Marwar (D) Bundi Answer: (B)
Which ancient Indian art form is depicted on coins and seals of the Indus Valley Civilization? (A) Bronze casting (B) Rock-cut (C) Terracotta figurines (D) Cave paintings Answer: (C)
Which South Indian city is famous for its bronze idol making? (A) Madurai (B) Chidambaram (C) Kumbakonam (D) Trichy Answer: (C)
Which classical dance form represents the theme of “lasya”, or the graceful feminine dance? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Kathak (C) Mohiniyattam (D) Odissi Answer: (C)
Which folk tradition is closely linked with the harvest festival ‘Pongal’? (A) Bihu (B) Garba (C) Karagattam (D) Dalkhai Answer: (C)
Which Mughal emperor banned music and painting in his court? (A) Babur (B) Akbar (C) Aurangzeb (D) Jahangir Answer: (C)
The ‘Bihu’ dance celebrates – (A) Wedding season (B) Spring and harvest (C) Monsoon (D) New year Answer: (B)
Which form of theatre in Odisha blends classical dance and folk music? (A) Jatra (B) Gotipua (C) Pala (D) Tamasha Answer: (A)
The Mahabalipuram Shore Temple was built under the reign of – (A) Cholas (B) Satavahanas (C) Pallavas (D) Cheras Answer: (C)
Which craft uses molten wax to create designs on cloth before dyeing? (A) Tie and dye (B) Batik (C) Bandhani (D) Kalamkari Answer: (B)
