Which dance form includes dialogue, song, and elaborate makeup, performed in open-air theatres? (A) Yakshagana (B) Mohiniyattam (C) Sattriya (D) Kuchipudi Answer: (A)
The bronze statue of Nataraja is a masterpiece of which dynasty’s art? (A) Gupta (B) Maurya (C) Chola (D) Vijayanagara Answer: (C)
Which state is famous for the Sankirtan tradition, a combination of dance and music? (A) Assam (B) Manipur (C) Odisha (D) Sikkim Answer: (B)
Which musical instrument is a bowed string instrument widely used in Hindustani music? (A) Veena (B) Sarod (C) Sarangi (D) Tanpura Answer: (C)
Which UNESCO Heritage Site in India is dedicated to Lord Shiva and contains over 1200 temples? (A) Khajuraho Group of Monuments (B) Ellora Caves (C) Hampi (D) Pattadakal Answer: (A)
Which form of Indian literature is composed in question–answer or dialogue form? (A) Vedas (B) Upanishads (C) Puranas (D) Ramayana Answer: (B)
The famous Indian poet Kalidasa was part of the court of – (A) Ashoka (B) Harsha (C) Chandragupta I (D) Chandragupta II Answer: (D)
The boat races during Onam festival are known as – (A) Nehru Trophy (B) Vallam Kali (C) Kalaripayattu (D) Vanchipattu Answer: (B)
Which is not a Gharana of Indian classical music? (A) Gwalior (B) Banaras (C) Patiala (D) Mumbai Answer: (D)
The founder of Mughal miniature painting in India was – (A) Akbar (B) Babur (C) Humayun (D) Jahangir Answer: (C)
Which of the following is a fusion of Indian and Islamic architecture? (A) Vesara (B) Indo-Saracenic (C) Dravidian (D) Kalinga Answer: (B)
Which of the following is a tribal dance of Jharkhand? (A) Bihu (B) Santhali (C) Dalkhai (D) Gotipua Answer: (B)
In which Indian state is the Sonepur Cattle Fair held? (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Bihar (C) Haryana (D) Rajasthan Answer: (B)
Which festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness in Sikh tradition? (A) Holi (B) Baisakhi (C) Diwali (Bandi Chhor Divas) (D) Guru Purab Answer: (C)
Which of the following is a percussion instrument? (A) Shehnai (B) Tabla (C) Sitar (D) Sarod Answer: (B)
The famous rock-cut temples of Badami were patronized by – (A) Chalukyas (B) Rashtrakutas (C) Pallavas (D) Hoysalas Answer: (A)
Which Indian language has the largest number of classical dance forms associated with it? (A) Tamil (B) Telugu (C) Sanskrit (D) Kannada Answer: (B)
Which painting style emerged during the Bhakti movement and was influenced by Vaishnavism? (A) Tanjore (B) Pahari (C) Mughal (D) Deccani Answer: (B)
‘Mudras’ are a vital component of which of the following? (A) Indian architecture (B) Indian sculpture (C) Indian classical dance (D) Indian epics Answer: (C)
The ‘Ankura’ in temple architecture refers to – (A) Gateway (B) Pinnacle (C) Pillar (D) Sanctum Answer: (B)
Which of the following is a harvest festival in Kerala? (A) Vishu (B) Onam (C) Pongal (D) Bihu Answer: (B)
Which classical dance form is performed barefoot with ankle bells (ghungroos)? (A) Kathak (B) Bharatanatyam (C) Odissi (D) All of the above Answer: (D)
Who composed the Tamil version of the Ramayana? (A) Thiruvalluvar (B) Ilango Adigal (C) Kamban (D) Andal Answer: (C)
The Gateway of India is an example of which architectural style? (A) Indo-Islamic (B) Colonial Gothic (C) Indo-Saracenic (D) Dravidian Answer: (C)
Which of these festivals is celebrated to honor the Sun god in Bihar and Eastern UP? (A) Holi (B) Diwali (C) Chhath (D) Makar Sankranti Answer: (C)
The ‘Mandana’ art is traditionally done by – (A) Tribal communities in Odisha (B) Women of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (C) Buddhist monks in Sikkim (D) Tribal groups in Andhra Pradesh Answer: (B)
Which Mughal ruler was a trained calligrapher and artist? (A) Humayun (B) Akbar (C) Jahangir (D) Aurangzeb Answer: (C)
The dance form ‘Dollu Kunitha’ is performed by which community in Karnataka? (A) Veerashaivas (B) Siddis (C) Lingayats (D) Kurubas Answer: (D)
Which Mughal monument is considered a “poem in marble”? (A) Red Fort (B) Humayun’s Tomb (C) Taj Mahal (D) Fatehpur Sikri Answer: (C)
Which style of music includes light classical forms like Dadra and Thumri? (A) Dhrupad (B) Khayal (C) Ghazal (D) Hindustani Answer: (D)
Which famous riverbank city is home to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple? (A) Allahabad (B) Varanasi (C) Patna (D) Ayodhya Answer: (B)
Which Indian temple is considered an architectural encyclopedia due to its intricate carvings? (A) Meenakshi Temple (B) Sun Temple, Modhera (C) Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu (D) Rameshwaram Temple Answer: (C)
The ‘Nagaswaram’ is traditionally played during – (A) Classical music concerts (B) Wedding ceremonies and temple rituals (C) Harvest festivals (D) Folk dances Answer: (B)
The Bhakti poet Meerabai was a devotee of – (A) Shiva (B) Rama (C) Krishna (D) Vishnu Answer: (C)
Which classical dance form evolved from a male-only tradition and later included female dancers? (A) Kathak (B) Odissi (C) Sattriya (D) Bharatanatyam Answer: (C)
The ‘Sangam’ literature is associated with which region of India? (A) Bengal (B) Karnataka (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Kerala Answer: (C)
Which famous Indian monument is an example of Mughal-Persian garden architecture? (A) Qutub Minar (B) Red Fort (C) Humayun’s Tomb (D) India Gate Answer: (C)
The folk art of ‘Pattachitra’ is most closely associated with which Indian deity? (A) Shiva (B) Krishna (C) Vishnu (D) Jagannath Answer: (D)
Who was the court poet of Harshavardhana? (A) Kalidasa (B) Banabhatta (C) Dandin (D) Bhasa Answer: (B)
Which Indian city is famous for its marble handicrafts? (A) Jaipur (B) Agra (C) Hyderabad (D) Bhopal Answer: (B)
Which of these is a tribal martial dance from Odisha? (A) Ghumura (B) Chhau (C) Bihu (D) Lavani Answer: (A)
Which Indian classical musician is associated with the ‘Shahnai’? (A) Zakir Hussain (B) Bismillah Khan (C) Ravi Shankar (D) Amjad Ali Khan Answer: (B)
The dance form ‘Thiruvathira’ is performed by women in – (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Kerala (C) Karnataka (D) Odisha Answer: (B)
Which Indian festival involves decorating bulls and is popular in rural Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu? (A) Makar Sankranti (B) Pongal (C) Mattu Pongal (D) Holi Answer: (C)
Which of these is an Indo-Islamic architectural feature? (A) Shikhara (B) Gopuram (C) Arch and dome (D) Mandapa Answer: (C)
The dance ‘Mohiniyattam’ literally means – (A) Dance of bliss (B) Enchantress dance (C) Dance of joy (D) Divine dance Answer: (B)
Which school of Indian miniature painting is known for its bold figures and royal court scenes? (A) Kangra (B) Mughal (C) Bundi (D) Kishangarh Answer: (B)
Which Indian city is home to the National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum? (A) Delhi (B) Jaipur (C) Kolkata (D) Chennai Answer: (A)
Which Jain pilgrimage site features the tallest monolithic statue in India? (A) Pavapuri (B) Shikharji (C) Shravanabelagola (D) Mount Abu Answer: (C)
The ‘Navaratna’ musicians and artists were assembled in the court of – (A) Akbar (B) Harsha (C) Vikramaditya (D) Chandragupta II Answer: (A)
