Which of the following is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Kathak (C) Kuchipudi (D) Mohiniyattam Answer: (C)
The musical instrument ‘Ravanahatha’ is traditionally played in – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Rajasthan (C) Kerala (D) Himachal Pradesh Answer: (B)
‘Shikara’ is associated with which type of Indian architecture? (A) Islamic (B) Jain (C) Nagara (D) Dravida Answer: (C)
Which of the following is the oldest Veda? (A) Samaveda (B) Yajurveda (C) Atharvaveda (D) Rigveda Answer: (D)
Which ancient treatise mentions theatre and dramaturgy in great detail? (A) Arthashastra (B) Vedas (C) Natya Shastra (D) Manusmriti Answer: (C)
The ‘Vesara’ style of architecture developed primarily in – (A) North India (B) South India (C) Central India (D) Western India Answer: (C)
What does ‘Kalari’ refer to in Kerala’s cultural context? (A) Classical song (B) Martial art training ground (C) Folk theatre (D) Temple festival Answer: (B)
‘Pulikali’ is a traditional dance involving tiger costumes from – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Karnataka (C) Kerala (D) Andhra Pradesh Answer: (C)
Which of the following is a style of mural painting in Kerala temples? (A) Chitrakathi (B) Kalamkari (C) Pattachitra (D) Kerala Mural Answer: (D)
‘Chavittu Natakam’ is a unique dance-drama form of – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Kerala (C) Goa (D) Maharashtra Answer: (B)
Which Indian emperor held the first Buddhist Council? (A) Ashoka (B) Kanishka (C) Bimbisara (D) Ajatashatru Answer: (D)
The architectural features of the Dilwara Temples are associated with – (A) Hindu (B) Islamic (C) Jain (D) Buddhist Answer: (C)
The ‘Kumbh Mela’ is celebrated at how many places in India? (A) Two (B) Three (C) Four (D) Five Answer: (C)
Who among the following composed the ‘Gita Govinda’? (A) Kalidasa (B) Banabhatta (C) Jayadeva (D) Tulsidas Answer: (C)
Which musical instrument is closely associated with Carnatic vocalist concerts? (A) Sitar (B) Violin (C) Sarangi (D) Santoor Answer: (B)
Which temple is shaped like a chariot with 24 intricately carved wheels? (A) Jagannath Temple (B) Sun Temple, Konark (C) Meenakshi Temple (D) Lingaraj Temple Answer: (B)
Which Indian art form is a form of sand painting drawn during festivals? (A) Pattachitra (B) Alpana (C) Rangoli (D) Mandana Answer: (C)
The Garhwali and Kangra painting styles belong to which broader school? (A) Mughal (B) Rajput (C) Pahari (D) Maratha Answer: (C)
Which Mughal ruler’s reign is considered the golden age of Mughal painting? (A) Akbar (B) Jahangir (C) Shah Jahan (D) Humayun Answer: (B)
Which state is known for the Cheriyal scroll paintings? (A) Karnataka (B) Telangana (C) Odisha (D) Bihar Answer: (B)
The ‘Chhau’ dance of Jharkhand often depicts – (A) Folk tales (B) Tribal warfare (C) Hindu epics (D) Nature worship Answer: (C)
Which city is famous for brass handicrafts and metal ware? (A) Moradabad (B) Aligarh (C) Jaipur (D) Ujjain Answer: (A)
Who among the following is not a Bharat Ratna awardee in the field of music? (A) Lata Mangeshkar (B) Bhimsen Joshi (C) Pandit Ravi Shankar (D) Tyagaraja Answer: (D)
Which Indian architectural element allows sunlight and airflow but not rain? (A) Chhatri (B) Jharokha (C) Jaali (D) Mandapa Answer: (C)
The term ‘Bhakti movement’ is associated with – (A) Social reform (B) Rationalist philosophy (C) Devotional revivalism (D) Artistic expression Answer: (C)
The ‘Mahari’ system was associated with which classical dance form? (A) Bharatanatyam (B) Kathakali (C) Odissi (D) Kathak Answer: (C)
Which of the following dances is performed during the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu? (A) Karakattam (B) Bihu (C) Giddha (D) Ghoomar Answer: (A)
Which Indian dance form traditionally included female impersonators? (A) Yakshagana (B) Kathakali (C) Kuchipudi (D) Sattriya Answer: (B)
Who is the author of the classical Tamil work ‘Tirukkural’? (A) Ilango Adigal (B) Kambar (C) Thiruvalluvar (D) Bharathiyar Answer: (C)
Which of the following is a ‘string instrument’? (A) Tabla (B) Sarod (C) Shehnai (D) Mridangam Answer: (B)
In Kathakali, which color of makeup represents noble characters? (A) Green (B) Red (C) Yellow (D) Black Answer: (A)
Which of the following is considered the earliest rock-cut cave temple in India? (A) Ajanta (B) Barabar (C) Elephanta (D) Ellora Answer: (B)
Which form of painting flourished under the Deccan Sultanates? (A) Pahari (B) Kangra (C) Deccani (D) Maratha Answer: (C)
Who introduced the Persian garden design in India? (A) Humayun (B) Babur (C) Akbar (D) Shah Jahan Answer: (B)
Which traditional Indian textile is woven using tie-and-dye technique? (A) Kalamkari (B) Bandhani (C) Chikankari (D) Ikat Answer: (B)
The ‘Manipuri Ras Leela’ depicts the love story of – (A) Radha and Krishna (B) Sita and Rama (C) Parvati and Shiva (D) Meera and Krishna Answer: (A)
Which epic is believed to have been composed first—Ramayana or Mahabharata? (A) Ramayana (B) Mahabharata (C) Both were parallel (D) Not known Answer: (A)
The architectural style of temples in Tamil Nadu is called – (A) Nagara (B) Vesara (C) Dravida (D) Gopura Answer: (C)
Which state is famous for the folk dance ‘Tippani’? (A) Rajasthan (B) Gujarat (C) Haryana (D) Punjab Answer: (B)
In which musical system is the “Kriti” form prominent? (A) Hindustani (B) Carnatic (C) Sufi (D) Bhajan Answer: (B)
The famous sculpture of ‘Lion Capital’ is located at – (A) Sarnath (B) Sanchi (C) Bodh Gaya (D) Lumbini Answer: (A)
Which of these festivals involves a boat race in Kerala? (A) Onam (B) Vishu (C) Thrissur Pooram (D) Pongal Answer: (A)
Who is traditionally believed to be the inventor of Indian classical music? (A) Bharata (B) Narada (C) Tansen (D) Ravana Answer: (B)
Which musical instrument has 100 strings and is played with mallets? (A) Santoor (B) Sarangi (C) Sitar (D) Tanpura Answer: (A)
The Gharana known for the khayal singing style originated in – (A) Gwalior (B) Benares (C) Delhi (D) Jaipur Answer: (A)
Which art form is traditionally performed by women in Odisha during religious occasions? (A) Gotipua (B) Pattachitra (C) Jhoti Chita (D) Ghumura Answer: (C)
Which element is common to all classical Indian dances? (A) Raga (B) Bhava (C) Tala (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Which Indian artist is known for the painting ‘Bapuji’? (A) Nandalal Bose (B) Raja Ravi Varma (C) M.F. Husain (D) Jamini Roy Answer: (A)
Which UNESCO heritage site is known for its group of monolithic rock-cut temples? (A) Hampi (B) Elephanta Caves (C) Pattadakal (D) Ajanta Answer: (C)
Which of these is not a type of Hindustani vocal music? (A) Dhrupad (B) Khayal (C) Kriti (D) Thumri Answer: (C)
