Which dance is known as the “dance of the enchantress”?
(A) Bharatanatyam
(B) Mohiniyattam
(C) Odissi
(D) Kuchipudi
Answer: (B)

The term ‘Raag’ in Indian music refers to –
(A) Tempo
(B) Composition
(C) Melody framework
(D) Instrument tuning
Answer: (C)

Where is the Bharat Bhavan, a center for performing and visual arts, located?
(A) Delhi
(B) Bhopal
(C) Mumbai
(D) Jaipur
Answer: (B)

‘Theyyam’ is a ritualistic art form from –
(A) Karnataka
(B) Kerala
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (B)

Who composed the famous patriotic song “Vande Mataram”?
(A) Rabindranath Tagore
(B) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
(C) Subramania Bharati
(D) Sarojini Naidu
Answer: (B)

The architectural marvel Hoysaleswara Temple is located in –
(A) Hampi
(B) Badami
(C) Halebidu
(D) Pattadakal
Answer: (C)

The term “Sopana Sangeetham” is associated with which Indian art form?
(A) Odissi music
(B) Temple music of Kerala
(C) Tribal percussion
(D) Rajasthani folk music
Answer: (B)

Who is considered the father of modern theatre in India?
(A) Girish Karnad
(B) Ebrahim Alkazi
(C) Bhartendu Harishchandra
(D) Utpal Dutt
Answer: (C)

The art of decorating hands with henna is known as –
(A) Bindi
(B) Mehndi
(C) Kajal
(D) Tikka
Answer: (B)

Where is the Lalit Kala Akademi headquartered?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Kolkata
(C) Delhi
(D) Chennai
Answer: (C)

The ‘Blue Pottery’ craft is famous in which Indian city?
(A) Jaipur
(B) Jodhpur
(C) Udaipur
(D) Bikaner
Answer: (A)

Which of the following is a folk painting style from West Bengal?
(A) Madhubani
(B) Pattachitra
(C) Kalighat
(D) Kalamkari
Answer: (C)

Who is credited with reviving Bharatanatyam in the early 20th century?
(A) Rukmini Devi Arundale
(B) Yamini Krishnamurthy
(C) Mrinalini Sarabhai
(D) Uday Shankar
Answer: (A)

Which ancient Indian university is associated with both Hindu and Buddhist teachings?
(A) Nalanda
(B) Takshashila
(C) Vikramashila
(D) Ujjain
Answer: (A)

Which among the following is an ancient Jain cave site?
(A) Barabar
(B) Ellora
(C) Udayagiri
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D)

Which traditional theatre form of Tamil Nadu includes satirical social messages?
(A) Tamasha
(B) Therukoothu
(C) Yakshagana
(D) Bhavai
Answer: (B)

‘Charkula’ dance is associated with which deity?
(A) Durga
(B) Krishna
(C) Ganesha
(D) Shiva
Answer: (B)

Which of the following is not a musical instrument?
(A) Ektara
(B) Sitar
(C) Dandiya
(D) Sarangi
Answer: (C)

The famous Krishna-Radha theme in Indian art is most prominent in –
(A) Pahari paintings
(B) Mughal paintings
(C) Ajanta murals
(D) Thangka art
Answer: (A)

Where is the National Museum of Indian Cinema located?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Delhi
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Chennai
Answer: (A)

The epic ‘Ramcharitmanas’ was composed by –
(A) Tulsidas
(B) Kabir
(C) Kalidasa
(D) Bhasa
Answer: (A)

Which classical dance form originated as a solo performance by female temple dancers?
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Bharatanatyam
(C) Kathak
(D) Odissi
Answer: (B)

The architectural style of Sun Temple, Konark is –
(A) Nagara
(B) Dravida
(C) Vesara
(D) Indo-Islamic
Answer: (A)

The festival of ‘Onam’ is celebrated in honor of which mythical king?
(A) Mahabali
(B) Vikramaditya
(C) Dasharatha
(D) Bali
Answer: (A)

Which is the traditional painting style practiced by the Bhil tribe?
(A) Gond
(B) Bhil
(C) Warli
(D) Pattachitra
Answer: (B)

Who is considered the first female Indian filmmaker?
(A) Fatma Begum
(B) Devika Rani
(C) Zubeida
(D) Durga Khote
Answer: (A)

Which traditional art form uses natural gum and vegetable dyes on cotton fabric?
(A) Kalamkari
(B) Warli
(C) Mithila
(D) Phad
Answer: (A)

The cultural festival “Surajkund Mela” is held in which state?
(A) Haryana
(B) Punjab
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Rajasthan
Answer: (A)

Which of the following is a Buddhist festival celebrated in Sikkim?
(A) Losar
(B) Saga Dawa
(C) Hemis
(D) Magha Puja
Answer: (B)

Which style of painting is known for depictions of Krishna Leela in miniature format?
(A) Rajput
(B) Mughal
(C) Kangra
(D) Tanjore
Answer: (C)

Which city is considered the spiritual capital of India?
(A) Haridwar
(B) Rishikesh
(C) Varanasi
(D) Ayodhya
Answer: (C)

The technique of marble inlay in Mughal architecture is called –
(A) Pietra dura
(B) Meenakari
(C) Chikankari
(D) Kundan
Answer: (A)

Which temple complex in Tamil Nadu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site under ‘Great Living Chola Temples’?
(A) Brihadeeswara
(B) Meenakshi
(C) Shore Temple
(D) Rameshwaram
Answer: (A)

Which is the oldest Indian classical music treatise?
(A) Natya Shastra
(B) Sangita Ratnakara
(C) Samaveda
(D) Brihaddeshi
Answer: (C)

Which state is famous for ‘Pung Cholom’, a form of drum dance?
(A) Nagaland
(B) Tripura
(C) Manipur
(D) Assam
Answer: (C)

Which among the following is a percussion instrument?
(A) Flute
(B) Violin
(C) Tabla
(D) Sitar
Answer: (C)

The Hindu god of dance is –
(A) Vishnu
(B) Shiva
(C) Brahma
(D) Ganesha
Answer: (B)

‘Jatak’ tales are associated with which religion?
(A) Jainism
(B) Hinduism
(C) Buddhism
(D) Sikhism
Answer: (C)

The traditional dress ‘Phiran’ is worn in –
(A) Assam
(B) Punjab
(C) Kashmir
(D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: (C)

Which of the following crafts involves glasswork and mirror inlay?
(A) Bidriware
(B) Meenakari
(C) Thikri
(D) Channapatna
Answer: (C)

Which famous Indian festival celebrates the bond between siblings?
(A) Holi
(B) Raksha Bandhan
(C) Dussehra
(D) Diwali
Answer: (B)

‘Maand’ is a style of folk music from –
(A) Gujarat
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (C)

Who composed the famous Tamil epic ‘Silappadikaram’?
(A) Ilango Adigal
(B) Thiruvalluvar
(C) Kalidasa
(D) Kamban
Answer: (A)

Which temple is known for its erotic sculptures?
(A) Konark Sun Temple
(B) Kailasa Temple
(C) Khajuraho Temples
(D) Brihadeeswara Temple
Answer: (C)

Which dance is performed in mask costumes in Gujarat during festivals?
(A) Garba
(B) Bhavai
(C) Tippani
(D) Dandiya
Answer: (B)

‘Meenakari’ is a form of –
(A) Pottery
(B) Textile work
(C) Enamel work on metal
(D) Wood carving
Answer: (C)

Which deity is worshipped during the festival of Navratri?
(A) Shiva
(B) Vishnu
(C) Durga
(D) Ganesha
Answer: (C)

Which classical dance uses a wooden plate in its performance?
(A) Kathak
(B) Kuchipudi
(C) Bharatanatyam
(D) Mohiniyattam
Answer: (B)

The Yaksha-Yakshi sculptures are primarily associated with –
(A) Hindu temples
(B) Jain temples
(C) Buddhist stupas
(D) Mughal tombs
Answer: (C)

Which musical instrument is also called ‘Shatatantri Veena’?
(A) Santoor
(B) Sitar
(C) Veena
(D) Sarangi
Answer: (A)