Which Indian city is considered the cultural capital of Maharashtra? (A) Mumbai (B) Nagpur (C) Pune (D) Nashik Answer: (C)
The famous painting ‘Bharat Mata’ was created by – (A) Raja Ravi Varma (B) Rabindranath Tagore (C) Nandalal Bose (D) Abanindranath Tagore Answer: (D)
Which art form uses cow dung-treated surfaces and natural dyes in Bihar? (A) Warli (B) Madhubani (C) Kalighat (D) Phad Answer: (B)
Which classical music instrument is a fretless lute and known for deep, introspective tones? (A) Sitar (B) Sarod (C) Santoor (D) Veena Answer: (B)
Which ancient university was a major center of Buddhist learning in Bihar? (A) Nalanda (B) Takshashila (C) Vikramshila (D) Vallabhi Answer: (A)
The concept of ‘Navarasa’ was first detailed in which text? (A) Rigveda (B) Arthashastra (C) Natya Shastra (D) Ramayana Answer: (C)
The traditional music form ‘Baul’ is practiced in which region? (A) Gujarat (B) Bengal (C) Kerala (D) Punjab Answer: (B)
Which Mughal painter was famous for detailed nature studies and animal paintings? (A) Abul Hasan (B) Basawan (C) Ustad Mansur (D) Farrukh Beg Answer: (C)
‘Bhavai’ is a traditional folk theatre form of – (A) Punjab (B) Gujarat (C) Bihar (D) Haryana Answer: (B)
The Raslila is most closely associated with which deity? (A) Shiva (B) Rama (C) Krishna (D) Vishnu Answer: (C)
‘Dollu Kunitha’ is a popular drum dance of – (A) Odisha (B) Kerala (C) Karnataka (D) Madhya Pradesh Answer: (C)
Which temple features erotic sculptures and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site? (A) Lingaraj Temple (B) Jagannath Temple (C) Meenakshi Temple (D) Khajuraho Temples Answer: (D)
The instrument played by snake charmers in India is called – (A) Shehnai (B) Been (C) Pungi (D) Nadaswaram Answer: (C)
Which traditional art is known for gold leaf work and jewel-like appearance? (A) Tanjore painting (B) Gond painting (C) Pattachitra (D) Kangra painting Answer: (A)
The Kathak dance has historical ties with the courts of – (A) Rajputs (B) Marathas (C) Mughals (D) Peshwas Answer: (C)
Who composed the Telugu literary classic ‘Amuktamalyada’? (A) Krishnadevaraya (B) Tikkana (C) Pothana (D) Tyagaraja Answer: (A)
Which style of classical music includes lighter forms like Bhajans and Ghazals? (A) Dhrupad (B) Tappa (C) Hindustani (D) Carnatic Answer: (C)
Which Raga is associated with early morning meditation? (A) Yaman (B) Bhairav (C) Malkauns (D) Kafi Answer: (B)
The oldest theatre form still performed in Sanskrit is – (A) Kathakali (B) Yakshagana (C) Koodiyattam (D) Bhavai Answer: (C)
‘Teej’ is a monsoon festival primarily celebrated in – (A) Rajasthan (B) Gujarat (C) Kerala (D) Maharashtra Answer: (A)
The ‘Sundari’ is a – (A) String instrument (B) Wind instrument (C) Percussion instrument (D) Dance pose Answer: (B)
Which Indian musician was titled ‘Tansen Samman’ recipient and known for Sarangi mastery? (A) Ustad Bismillah Khan (B) Pt. Ram Narayan (C) Amjad Ali Khan (D) Shivkumar Sharma Answer: (B)
The ‘Ratha Yatra’ of Puri is dedicated to which deity? (A) Lord Vishnu (B) Lord Shiva (C) Lord Jagannath (D) Lord Krishna Answer: (C)
Which of the following is a traditional martial art form of Tamil Nadu? (A) Kalaripayattu (B) Thang-Ta (C) Silambam (D) Gatka Answer: (C)
The art of storytelling through song, dance, and paintings on scrolls in Andhra Pradesh is – (A) Burrakatha (B) Patua (C) Harikatha (D) Yakshagana Answer: (A)
The ‘Ravan Chhaya’ is a traditional – (A) Folk dance (B) Temple art (C) Shadow puppet theatre (D) Instrument Answer: (C)
Which festival features Kathakali performances in Kerala temples? (A) Onam (B) Vishu (C) Temple Utsavam (D) Pongal Answer: (C)
The Vedic chant ‘Samagana’ is associated with which Veda? (A) Rigveda (B) Samaveda (C) Yajurveda (D) Atharvaveda Answer: (B)
Which Indian saint composed the Bhakti classic ‘Gyaneshwari’? (A) Tukaram (B) Namdev (C) Dnyaneshwar (D) Eknath Answer: (C)
The instrument ‘Pepa’ is made from the horn of – (A) Goat (B) Cow (C) Buffalo (D) Ox Answer: (C)
Which tradition is based on Vaishnavite monasteries called ‘Sattras’? (A) Sattriya dance (B) Bhavai (C) Bharatanatyam (D) Kathakali Answer: (A)
Which of these dance forms originates from Andhra Pradesh and features dramatic storytelling? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Kuchipudi (C) Kathakali (D) Sattriya Answer: (B)
The ‘Usta art’ form is associated with – (A) Ceramic painting (B) Metal embossing (C) Gold painting on camel leather (D) Stone carving Answer: (C)
‘Pung’ is a percussion instrument used in – (A) Manipuri dance (B) Kathak (C) Odissi (D) Sattriya Answer: (A)
The famous ‘Veerabhadra Temple’ with rock-carved pillars is located at – (A) Hampi (B) Lepakshi (C) Chidambaram (D) Pattadakal Answer: (B)
The Yaksha-Yakshi figures are common in which type of ancient Indian structure? (A) Buddhist Stupas (B) Hindu Temples (C) Jain Basadis (D) Rock-cut caves Answer: (A)
Which is the sacred literature of Zoroastrians? (A) Zend Avesta (B) Torah (C) Tripitaka (D) Bible Answer: (A)
The earliest evidence of dance in India is found in – (A) Bharatanatyam scriptures (B) Mohenjo-Daro bronze figurines (C) Vedic hymns (D) Temple sculptures Answer: (B)
‘Sharodotsav’ is another name for which festival? (A) Holi (B) Durga Puja (C) Diwali (D) Bihu Answer: (B)
Which Mughal emperor was known as the ‘engineer king’ for his architectural contributions? (A) Akbar (B) Shah Jahan (C) Babur (D) Jahangir Answer: (B)
Which tribe celebrates the ‘Hornbill Festival’? (A) Mizo (B) Naga (C) Khasi (D) Bhutia Answer: (B)
Which instrument has a long neck and is plucked, used mainly in Carnatic music? (A) Veena (B) Sarangi (C) Sitar (D) Santoor Answer: (A)
The sculpture of ‘Nataraja’ depicts – (A) Vishnu as preserver (B) Krishna as dancer (C) Shiva as cosmic dancer (D) Ganesha as warrior Answer: (C)
‘Kalamkari’ literally means – (A) Wax painting (B) Natural painting (C) Pen work (D) Temple art Answer: (C)
The Bhakti saint ‘Namdev’ composed in which language? (A) Sanskrit (B) Hindi (C) Marathi (D) Tamil Answer: (C)
Which dance form has movements inspired by temple sculptures of Odisha? (A) Mohiniyattam (B) Odissi (C) Kathak (D) Bharatanatyam Answer: (B)
Which Raga is considered auspicious and sung during twilight? (A) Bhairavi (B) Yaman (C) Todi (D) Marwa Answer: (B)
‘Kuchipudi’ dance originated from – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Odisha (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Kerala Answer: (C)
The ‘Langas’ and ‘Manganiars’ are folk musicians of – (A) Punjab (B) Rajasthan (C) Gujarat (D) Uttar Pradesh Answer: (B)
Which dance is performed by Buddhist monks wearing masks in Ladakh? (A) Yakshagana (B) Cham (C) Theyyam (D) Koodiyattam Answer: (B)