Which instrument is typically used to keep rhythm in Indian classical dance performances? (A) Veena (B) Tabla (C) Mridangam (D) Nattuvangam Answer: (D)
The ‘Koodiyattam’ dance-drama belongs to which Indian state? (A) Karnataka (B) Tamil Nadu (C) Kerala (D) Andhra Pradesh Answer: (C)
Which tribal group of Madhya Pradesh is famous for its colorful folk paintings? (A) Bhil (B) Santhal (C) Garo (D) Munda Answer: (A)
Which Indian river is associated with the origin of the Mahakumbh Mela? (A) Yamuna (B) Saraswati (C) Ganga (D) Narmada Answer: (C)
Which traditional performance art in Tamil Nadu involves balancing pots and dancing to folk tunes? (A) Therukoothu (B) Karagattam (C) Kalaripayattu (D) Oyilattam Answer: (B)
The ‘Vesara’ style of temple architecture flourished primarily in – (A) Northern India (B) Deccan region (C) Bengal (D) Gujarat Answer: (B)
Which classical dance is known for its use of expressions and eye movements to narrate stories? (A) Mohiniyattam (B) Kathakali (C) Kuchipudi (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
The ‘Natyashastra’ recognizes how many classical rasas (emotions)? (A) 6 (B) 8 (C) 9 (D) 10 Answer: (C)
Which folk art form is painted on walls by women during festivals in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh? (A) Mandana (B) Warli (C) Kalamkari (D) Bhil Answer: (A)
The Raag ‘Megh Malhar’ is associated with – (A) Summer (B) Morning (C) Monsoon (D) Winter Answer: (C)
Which Indian instrument is made of a resonating wooden box and is played with both hands? (A) Tabla (B) Santoor (C) Veena (D) Tanpura Answer: (B)
The ‘Pithora’ painting tradition belongs to which tribal community? (A) Bhil (B) Santhal (C) Warli (D) Baiga Answer: (A)
Which Indian saint was a key figure in the Lingayat movement? (A) Ramanuja (B) Basava (C) Kabir (D) Tukaram Answer: (B)
Which traditional Manipuri art form combines martial arts and drums? (A) Pung Cholom (B) Lai Haraoba (C) Hojagiri (D) Thang-Ta Answer: (A)
Which famous temple town is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River? (A) Hampi (B) Madurai (C) Srirangam (D) Tirupati Answer: (A)
Which architectural style is characterized by beehive-shaped shikhara and absence of gopurams? (A) Dravidian (B) Nagara (C) Vesara (D) Indo-Islamic Answer: (B)
The ‘Dashavatara’ theme is commonly seen in – (A) Miniature paintings (B) Temple sculptures (C) Tribal wall art (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Who among the following wrote ‘Geet Govind’, which is central to many dance traditions? (A) Kalidasa (B) Jayadeva (C) Tulsidas (D) Andal Answer: (B)
The traditional ‘Patachitra’ painting is made using which natural base? (A) Banana leaves (B) Silk cloth (C) Palm leaves and cloth (D) Rice paper Answer: (C)
Which festival celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya? (A) Holi (B) Dussehra (C) Diwali (D) Ram Navami Answer: (C)
Which Indian dance form is performed wearing brightly colored masks, especially in Odisha? (A) Sattriya (B) Odissi (C) Chhau (D) Kathakali Answer: (C)
Which musical instrument is a double-reed wind instrument traditionally played at weddings? (A) Nadaswaram (B) Shehnai (C) Pungi (D) Been Answer: (B)
The ancient ‘Silappadikaram’ text belongs to which language tradition? (A) Kannada (B) Sanskrit (C) Tamil (D) Telugu Answer: (C)
Which state is famous for the worship of the goddess ‘Bonthu Jathara’? (A) Karnataka (B) Andhra Pradesh (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Telangana Answer: (D)
The folk instrument ‘Tumbi’ is primarily used in – (A) Assam (B) Tamil Nadu (C) Punjab (D) Odisha Answer: (C)
Which painting style flourished under Akbar’s reign and shows Persian influence? (A) Kangra (B) Mughal Miniature (C) Pahari (D) Mysore Answer: (B)
Which of the following is the main percussion instrument in Carnatic music? (A) Tabla (B) Dholak (C) Mridangam (D) Ghatam Answer: (C)
Which art form is typically done on walls using cow dung, rice paste, and red mud? (A) Gond (B) Pattachitra (C) Mandana (D) Warli Answer: (D)
Who introduced Persian elements into Indian classical music during the Delhi Sultanate period? (A) Amir Khusrau (B) Tansen (C) Alauddin Khilji (D) Ziauddin Barani Answer: (A)
The festival of ‘Vasant Panchami’ is primarily associated with – (A) Goddess Kali (B) Lord Rama (C) Goddess Saraswati (D) Lord Ganesha Answer: (C)
Which embroidery technique uses mirrors and colorful threads and is popular in Gujarat? (A) Kantha (B) Phulkari (C) Shisha (D) Chikankari Answer: (C)
Which is the major festival celebrated at the Jagannath Temple in Puri? (A) Rath Yatra (B) Durga Puja (C) Chhath (D) Navratri Answer: (A)
Which dance form is known for using a brass plate and balancing act as part of its routine? (A) Kuchipudi (B) Odissi (C) Bharatanatyam (D) Kathak Answer: (A)
Which Mughal ruler’s court is considered the golden age of miniature painting? (A) Akbar (B) Humayun (C) Shah Jahan (D) Jahangir Answer: (D)
The Manipuri Raas Leela focuses on the love story of – (A) Shiva and Parvati (B) Krishna and Radha (C) Rama and Sita (D) Vishnu and Lakshmi Answer: (B)
The Indian drum that produces metallic sounds and is shaped like a clay pot is – (A) Mridangam (B) Dhol (C) Ghatam (D) Pakhawaj Answer: (C)
The terracotta temples of Bishnupur are located in – (A) Jharkhand (B) West Bengal (C) Odisha (D) Assam Answer: (B)
Which dance form uses a mix of folk and martial arts from Bengal? (A) Chhau (B) Kathak (C) Jhumur (D) Dandiya Answer: (A)
The Tamil epic ‘Manimekalai’ is a sequel to – (A) Ramayana (B) Silappadikaram (C) Tirukkural (D) Bhagavad Gita Answer: (B)
Which Indian musical instrument is played with a bow and held vertically? (A) Sarod (B) Sarangi (C) Veena (D) Santoor Answer: (B)
Which tribal festival of Nagaland celebrates harvest and community bonding? (A) Losar (B) Hornbill (C) Chapchar Kut (D) Moatsu Answer: (B)
Which festival is known as the ‘festival of lights’? (A) Holi (B) Diwali (C) Navratri (D) Lohri Answer: (B)
The performing art ‘Yakshagana’ uses which type of makeup and costumes? (A) Subtle and minimalist (B) Natural and light (C) Loud and dramatic (D) Black and white only Answer: (C)
Which Vedic chant is believed to bring rain and is associated with Raga Malhar? (A) Gayatri Mantra (B) Purusha Sukta (C) Varuna Stotra (D) Megha Mantra Answer: (D)
Which instrument is primarily used in Bihu music? (A) Tumbi (B) Dhol (C) Khol (D) Pepa Answer: (D)
The UNESCO-listed ‘Rani ki Vav’ stepwell is located in – (A) Gujarat (B) Rajasthan (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Maharashtra Answer: (A)
Which Indian painting style developed in the courts of Deccan sultanates? (A) Mysore (B) Tanjore (C) Deccani (D) Bundi Answer: (C)
Which community performs the Dhamal dance in Haryana? (A) Brahmins (B) Rajputs (C) Sufi followers (D) Jats Answer: (D)
Who was the female saint poet of the Bhakti movement known for her Krishna devotion? (A) Mirabai (B) Andal (C) Akka Mahadevi (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which instrument has metal keys and produces a shimmering sound, often used in Kashmir? (A) Santoor (B) Sarod (C) Sitar (D) Mandolin Answer: (A)