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This section includes 205 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which of the following are wind instruments? |
| A. | Dhol and Tabla |
| B. | Piano and Sitar |
| C. | Flute and Saxophone |
| D. | Ghungru and Jaltarang |
| Answer» D. Ghungru and Jaltarang | |
| 2. |
Thumri Singer Girija devi belongs to which among the following Gharanas ? |
| A. | Banaras Gharana |
| B. | Agra Gharana |
| C. | Kirana Gharana |
| D. | Lucknow Gharana |
| Answer» B. Agra Gharana | |
| 3. |
Santhara is a religious ritual related to ___________________? |
| A. | Jain |
| B. | Saiva |
| C. | Sakta |
| D. | Vaishnava |
| Answer» B. Saiva | |
| 4. |
What contribution has been made by Ernest Binfield Havell (E.B. Havell) in the Indian art and culture ? |
| A. | E.B. Havell was a official of East India company, whose efforts led to establishment of Asiatic Society |
| B. | E. B. Havell made efforts in establishing the Bengal school of art |
| C. | E.B. Havell was a famous indologist who translated several Sanskrit dramas in English |
| D. | E.B. Havell was a teacher at Pune who established the National Archives of India |
| Answer» C. E.B. Havell was a famous indologist who translated several Sanskrit dramas in English | |
| 5. |
The leaning temple of Huma is dedicated to which Hindu God ? |
| A. | Shiva |
| B. | Rama |
| C. | Krishna |
| D. | Hanuman |
| Answer» B. Rama | |
| 6. |
Where is the Tagore Center for the Study of Culture and Civilization ? |
| A. | Shimla |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Chennai |
| D. | Hanuman |
| Answer» B. Kolkata | |
| 7. |
Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which among the following states of India ? |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Nagaland |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Meghalaya |
| Answer» C. Mizoram | |
| 8. |
The head quarters of Sahitya Akademi is at |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | New Delhi |
| D. | Kolkata |
| Answer» D. Kolkata | |
| 9. |
Kalchakra ceremony is associated with which of the following ceremonies ? |
| A. | Hinduism |
| B. | Buddhism |
| C. | Jainism |
| D. | Islam |
| Answer» C. Jainism | |
| 10. |
The Flamingo Festival is celebrated in_________________? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 11. |
Sangai Festival is celebrated in which state of India ? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» C. Bihar | |
| 12. |
The festival Baisakhi or Vaisakhi is commemorates which important event of Sikh History ? |
| A. | Establishment of Akal Takht |
| B. | Establishment of Khalasa Panth |
| C. | Establishment of Guru Granth Sahib as permanent guru of Sikhs |
| D. | Foundation of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar |
| Answer» C. Establishment of Guru Granth Sahib as permanent guru of Sikhs | |
| 13. |
Guru Birju maharaj is a maestro of which of the following Classical dance forms ? |
| A. | Kathak |
| B. | Manipuri |
| C. | Mohiniattam |
| D. | Kathakali |
| Answer» B. Manipuri | |
| 14. |
Who among the following is a famous santoor player ? |
| A. | Shiv Kumar Sharma |
| B. | Hari Prasad Chaurasia |
| C. | Ravi Shankar |
| D. | Zakir Hussain |
| Answer» B. Hari Prasad Chaurasia | |
| 15. |
Who among the following has directed the film 'Little Buddha' ? |
| A. | Bernardo Bertolucci |
| B. | Mani Kaul |
| C. | Richard Attenburrough |
| D. | Durosowa |
| Answer» B. Mani Kaul | |
| 16. |
The annual "Royal Kathima Ceremony" is associated with which of the following religions ? |
| A. | Jainism |
| B. | Buddhism |
| C. | Parsi |
| D. | Sikhism |
| Answer» C. Parsi | |
| 17. |
'Madhubani', a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India ? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Rajasthan | |
| 18. |
"Bharatham" was a Tamil Version of Mahabharata Sung by__________________________ |
| A. | Perundevanar |
| B. | Tholkapiyam |
| C. | IIango Adikal |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Tholkapiyam | |
| 19. |
The 'yoga' philosophy belongs to |
| A. | Gautam |
| B. | Kannada |
| C. | Patanjali |
| D. | Jaimini |
| Answer» D. Jaimini | |
| 20. |
'Syadvad" and Anchkantvad belongs to |
| A. | Jainism |
| B. | Buddhism |
| C. | Sikhism |
| D. | Hinduism |
| Answer» B. Buddhism | |
| 21. |
Bindadin Maharaj is a maestro of which of the following classical dance forms ? |
| A. | Kathak |
| B. | Kathakali |
| C. | Manipuri |
| D. | Odissi |
| Answer» B. Kathakali | |
| 22. |
Katputli, the string puppetry belongs to |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Uttrakhand |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 23. |
The three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism were carved in |
| A. | Ellora caves |
| B. | Elephanta caves |
| C. | Ajanta caves |
| D. | Barabar hills |
| Answer» B. Elephanta caves | |
| 24. |
Which of the following is known as 'Seven Pagodas' ? |
| A. | Mahabalipuram temple |
| B. | Karle caves |
| C. | Chaityas |
| D. | Elephanta caves |
| Answer» B. Karle caves | |
| 25. |
Which of the dance forms enlisted in UNESCO ? |
| A. | Mudiyeltu |
| B. | Bidesia |
| C. | Maach |
| D. | Yakshagan |
| Answer» B. Bidesia | |
| 26. |
In which year SPIC MACAY was established ? |
| A. | 1977 |
| B. | 1919 |
| C. | 1954 |
| D. | 1955 |
| Answer» B. 1919 | |
| 27. |
Which is known as "Tamil Bible" |
| A. | Thirukuaral |
| B. | Tholkapiyam |
| C. | Pathittupath |
| D. | Silapatigaram |
| Answer» B. Tholkapiyam | |
| 28. |
The image of Nataraja (the lord of dance) is a superb masterpiece of the period of |
| A. | Chola |
| B. | Pandya |
| C. | Hoyasala |
| D. | Chalukyas |
| Answer» B. Pandya | |
| 29. |
Which music instrument belongs to Hari Prasad Chaurasia ? |
| A. | Shehnai |
| B. | Violin |
| C. | Flute |
| D. | Sarod |
| Answer» D. Sarod | |
| 30. |
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan belongs to |
| A. | Sarod |
| B. | Shehnai |
| C. | Sarangi |
| D. | Guitar |
| Answer» B. Shehnai | |
| 31. |
The panchatantra was written during the |
| A. | Later Vedic period |
| B. | Mughal period |
| C. | Maurya period |
| D. | Post Gupta period |
| Answer» D. Post Gupta period | |
| 32. |
Which of the painting is mixture of Rajasthani and Mughal? |
| A. | Kangra painting |
| B. | Pahari painting |
| C. | Madhubani painting |
| D. | Basohli painting |
| Answer» B. Pahari painting | |
| 33. |
The Chenchus tribes found in the state |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 34. |
Which of the following is a dance drama ? |
| A. | Kathak |
| B. | Kathakali |
| C. | Odissi |
| D. | Manipuri |
| Answer» C. Odissi | |
| 35. |
Pt. Ravi Shankar belongs to which musical instrument? |
| A. | Tabla |
| B. | Sitar |
| C. | Violin |
| D. | Guitar |
| Answer» C. Violin | |
| 36. |
Bharatnatyam dance style belongs to |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 37. |
Kuchipudi dance style belongs to |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» C. Kerala | |
| 38. |
Kathakali dance style belongs to |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Tamil Nadu | |
| 39. |
Chakan Gaan-Ngai, a post-harvest festival is celebrated in_________________ |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Sikkim |
| C. | Meghalaya |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Sikkim | |
| 40. |
Thillana is a format of |
| A. | Kuchipudi |
| B. | Odissi |
| C. | Baharatanatyam |
| D. | Kathak |
| Answer» D. Kathak | |
| 41. |
Gandhara School of art came into existence |
| A. | Hinayana sect |
| B. | Mahayana sect |
| C. | Jainism |
| D. | Independence Ajivikas |
| Answer» C. Jainism | |
| 42. |
Hanukkah, the festival of light is associated with which one of the following religions ? |
| A. | Jewish |
| B. | Hindu |
| C. | Jain |
| D. | Christians |
| Answer» B. Hindu | |
| 43. |
Propagate Indian culture Which among the following is known as the earliest example of Panchayatana style of temple ? |
| A. | Dashavatara temple at Deogarh |
| B. | Temple at Pathari |
| C. | Shatrughneshwara temple at Bhubaneshwar |
| D. | Lakshmana temple at Sirpur |
| Answer» B. Temple at Pathari | |
| 44. |
All India Music Academy established in which year ? |
| A. | 1919 |
| B. | 1977 |
| C. | 1953 |
| D. | 1926 |
| Answer» B. 1977 | |
| 45. |
Who is known as 'Raffale of East' ? |
| A. | Raja Ravi Verma |
| B. | Raja Martanda |
| C. | Raja Keshav Verma |
| D. | Raja Uday Rao |
| Answer» B. Raja Martanda | |
| 46. |
Who is known as the 'Piccaso of India' ? |
| A. | Amrita Shergil |
| B. | M.F. Hussain |
| C. | Sudhir Vyas |
| D. | Shafqat Hussain |
| Answer» C. Sudhir Vyas | |
| 47. |
Sangeet Natak Academy was established in ? |
| A. | 1952 |
| B. | 1953 |
| C. | 1954 |
| D. | 1955 |
| Answer» C. 1954 | |
| 48. |
Which one of the following is wrongly paired ? Folk DanceStateA. Kerala1. KaragamB. Gujarat 2. GarbaC. Uttar Pradesh3. Nautanki D. West Bengal4. Jatna |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | C |
| D. | D |
| Answer» B. B | |
| 49. |
Charles Correa is a renowned Indian |
| A. | Freedom fighter |
| B. | Painter |
| C. | Architect, urban planner |
| D. | Award winning doctor |
| Answer» D. Award winning doctor | |
| 50. |
Who played the lead character in the movie Bandit Queen ? |
| A. | Rupa Ganguly |
| B. | Sangeeta Mahapatra |
| C. | Seema Biswas |
| D. | Sonali Saha |
| Answer» D. Sonali Saha | |