Which of the following is a famous temple town in Tamil Nadu?
(A) Bodh Gaya
(B) Madurai
(C) Sanchi
(D) Bhubaneswar
Answer: (B)

Which folk dance form of Gujarat is performed exclusively by women?
(A) Dandiya
(B) Tippani
(C) Garba
(D) Bhavai
Answer: (B)

Which form of music is devotional and originated in the Bhakti movement?
(A) Dhrupad
(B) Bhajan
(C) Khayal
(D) Tarana
Answer: (B)

The architectural term ‘Mandapa’ refers to –
(A) Temple spire
(B) Assembly hall
(C) Sanctum
(D) Gateway
Answer: (B)

The Bhimbetka caves in Madhya Pradesh are famous for –
(A) Rock-cut temples
(B) Buddhist monasteries
(C) Prehistoric cave paintings
(D) Jain sculptures
Answer: (C)

Which painting style often features elongated eyes and rounded faces?
(A) Pahari
(B) Kangra
(C) Tanjore
(D) Madhubani
Answer: (D)

The ancient rock-cut caves of Ajanta were built during the reign of –
(A) Ashoka
(B) Kanishka
(C) Satavahanas
(D) Guptas
Answer: (C)

Which Indian monument was inspired by the Persian tomb of Humayun?
(A) Qutub Minar
(B) Taj Mahal
(C) Charminar
(D) Red Fort
Answer: (B)

‘Kumbh Mela’ is held at which of the following locations?
(A) Haridwar
(B) Ujjain
(C) Nashik
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D)

Which of these dances narrates the life of Krishna through drama?
(A) Yakshagana
(B) Mohiniyattam
(C) Manipuri
(D) Bharatanatyam
Answer: (A)

Which Indian classical dance uses vibrant costumes and colorful facial makeup?
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Mohiniyattam
(C) Kathakali
(D) Odissi
Answer: (C)

The ‘Sur Sagar’ was written by –
(A) Kabir
(B) Tulsidas
(C) Surdas
(D) Namdev
Answer: (C)

The Sun Temple at Konark was built by –
(A) Narasimhadeva I
(B) Rajaraja Chola
(C) Bhoja
(D) Harsha
Answer: (A)

Which form of literature uses couplets and is often sung?
(A) Ghazal
(B) Doha
(C) Raga
(D) Qawwali
Answer: (B)

Which Indian art form uses flat, bold colors and geometric designs?
(A) Warli
(B) Kalamkari
(C) Thangka
(D) Pattachitra
Answer: (A)

Which of the following is the oldest musical instrument in India?
(A) Veena
(B) Tabla
(C) Mridangam
(D) Flute
Answer: (D)

Which Hindu god is known as the ‘Lord of Dance’?
(A) Krishna
(B) Vishnu
(C) Shiva
(D) Ganesha
Answer: (C)

Which of the following forms the core of Jain temple art?
(A) Erotic sculpture
(B) Celestial beings
(C) Tirthankaras
(D) Ganesha idols
Answer: (C)

The Golconda Fort is located in which state?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Karnataka
(C) Telangana
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (C)

Which of the following is a storytelling performance art from Maharashtra?
(A) Yakshagana
(B) Koodiyattam
(C) Powada
(D) Tamasha
Answer: (C)

The famous Brihadeeswarar Temple was built by –
(A) Rajaraja Chola I
(B) Narasimhadeva I
(C) Krishnadevaraya
(D) Harsha
Answer: (A)

Which Indian dance form uses theatrical expressions and storytelling with hand gestures?
(A) Kuchipudi
(B) Kathakali
(C) Odissi
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D)

Which city is known as the cultural capital of Karnataka?
(A) Bengaluru
(B) Hampi
(C) Mysore
(D) Belur
Answer: (C)

Which emperor built the Moti Masjid in Delhi?
(A) Akbar
(B) Aurangzeb
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Humayun
Answer: (C)

Which Indian traditional performance involves masks and is performed during spring festivals?
(A) Theyyam
(B) Chhau
(C) Kathakali
(D) Jatra
Answer: (B)

The temple at Halebidu was dedicated to which god?
(A) Shiva
(B) Vishnu
(C) Krishna
(D) Rama
Answer: (A)

‘Amarkosha’ was written by –
(A) Patanjali
(B) Kalidasa
(C) Panini
(D) Amarasimha
Answer: (D)

The word ‘Natya’ in ‘Natya Shastra’ refers to –
(A) Singing
(B) Acting and drama
(C) Poetry
(D) Music
Answer: (B)

Which of the following musical styles is known for its fast-paced taans and improvisation?
(A) Dhrupad
(B) Khayal
(C) Thumri
(D) Bhajan
Answer: (B)

Which of the following states celebrates the ‘Hornbill Festival’?
(A) Manipur
(B) Nagaland
(C) Tripura
(D) Assam
Answer: (B)

The ‘Dashavatar’ theme is often depicted in which traditional art form?
(A) Madhubani
(B) Pattachitra
(C) Kalamkari
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D)

Which river is associated with many ancient cultural and religious sites in India?
(A) Yamuna
(B) Ganga
(C) Godavari
(D) Krishna
Answer: (B)

Which of these festivals is associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji?
(A) Baisakhi
(B) Lohri
(C) Guru Purab
(D) Hola Mohalla
Answer: (C)

The art of folding paper to create shapes is called –
(A) Calligraphy
(B) Origami
(C) Papier-mâché
(D) Madhubani
Answer: (B)

Who among the following was not associated with the Bengal School of Art?
(A) Nandalal Bose
(B) Abanindranath Tagore
(C) Raja Ravi Varma
(D) Gaganendranath Tagore
Answer: (C)

Which Indian festival celebrates the bond between husband and wife for longevity?
(A) Karva Chauth
(B) Raksha Bandhan
(C) Teej
(D) Bhai Dooj
Answer: (A)

The phrase “Unity in Diversity” is best reflected in –
(A) India’s natural beauty
(B) Indian cuisine
(C) Indian art and culture
(D) Indian constitution
Answer: (C)

Which Mughal ruler introduced the Persian style of miniature painting in India?
(A) Babur
(B) Akbar
(C) Jahangir
(D) Humayun
Answer: (D)

‘Gundecha Brothers’ are famous exponents of –
(A) Khayal
(B) Dhrupad
(C) Ghazal
(D) Bhajan
Answer: (B)

Which tribal group is known for their unique geometric tattoos and jewelry?
(A) Bhil
(B) Santhal
(C) Gond
(D) Apatani
Answer: (D)

Which classical dance is often performed as a duet by male and female dancers?
(A) Mohiniyattam
(B) Kuchipudi
(C) Sattriya
(D) Bharatanatyam
Answer: (B)

The sacred thread ceremony in Hindu culture is known as –
(A) Upanayana
(B) Keshant
(C) Samavartan
(D) Vivaha
Answer: (A)

Which dance form is known as the “Poetry in Motion”?
(A) Kathak
(B) Odissi
(C) Bharatanatyam
(D) Kuchipudi
Answer: (B)

The art of storytelling using painted scrolls in Andhra Pradesh is called –
(A) Pattachitra
(B) Kalamkari
(C) Cheriyal
(D) Warli
Answer: (C)

Which Indian state is known for the famous “Dhokra” metal casting?
(A) Chhattisgarh
(B) Odisha
(C) Jharkhand
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D)

The rhythmic aspect of Indian classical music is referred to as –
(A) Raga
(B) Tala
(C) Bandish
(D) Jati
Answer: (B)

Which classical music tradition is older — Hindustani or Carnatic?
(A) Carnatic
(B) Hindustani
(C) Both developed together
(D) Can’t be determined
Answer: (C)

Which temple town is also known as ‘Kashi’?
(A) Ayodhya
(B) Varanasi
(C) Mathura
(D) Gaya
Answer: (B)

Which art form uses powdered stone colors, gold foil, and is known for its shine?
(A) Warli
(B) Pattachitra
(C) Tanjore
(D) Gond
Answer: (C)

Which religious text is composed in Prakrit and forms the basis of Jain ethics?
(A) Angas
(B) Tripitakas
(C) Vedas
(D) Upanishads
Answer: (A)