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This section includes 1020 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 151. |
‘Mayurbhanj Chhau’ is a folk dance form of which state? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» B. Rajasthan | |
| 152. |
Consider the following pairs:Place of PilgrimageLocation1. SrisailamNallamala Hills2. OmkareshwarSatmala Hills3. PushkarMahadeo HillsWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 153. |
Name the maestro in whose honor, a Sangeet Samaroh is organized annually in Maihar, Satna. |
| A. | Asgari Bai |
| B. | Ustad Amir Khan |
| C. | Ustad Allauddin Khan |
| D. | Krishnarao Shankar Pandit |
| Answer» D. Krishnarao Shankar Pandit | |
| 154. |
In which Hindi month is Phooldei festival celebrated ? |
| A. | Chaitra |
| B. | Shravan |
| C. | Baisakh |
| D. | Bhadrapad |
| Answer» B. Shravan | |
| 155. |
'Avesta’, also called ‘Zend-Avesta’, is the sacred book of: |
| A. | Zoroastrianism |
| B. | Buddhism |
| C. | Jainism |
| D. | Judaism |
| Answer» B. Buddhism | |
| 156. |
Country's first 'digital archives' is situated in which city of Rajasthan ? |
| A. | Bikaner |
| B. | Jaipur |
| C. | Jodhpur |
| D. | Udaipur |
| Answer» B. Jaipur | |
| 157. |
In which state of India is the Pushkar Mela held in? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 158. |
Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List – I(Tribe)List – II(Region) (A) Birhor (1) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (B) Bhutiya (2) Tamil Nadu (C)Toda (3) Sikkim (D) Sentinelese (4) Jharkhand |
| A. | (A) - (4), (B) - (3), (C) - (2), (D) - (1) |
| B. | (A) - (2), (B) - (4), (C) - (1), (D) - (3) |
| C. | (A) - (3), (B) - (2), (C) - (4), (D) - (1) |
| D. | (A) - (4), (B) - (1), (C) - (3), (D) - (2) |
| Answer» B. (A) - (2), (B) - (4), (C) - (1), (D) - (3) | |
| 159. |
'Manganiyars' and 'Langas' are folk musicians from the state of: |
| A. | Uttarakhand |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Chhattisgarh |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 160. |
By which field, the name of Yashodhar Mathpal is associated? |
| A. | Story |
| B. | Drawing |
| C. | Poem |
| D. | Music |
| Answer» C. Poem | |
| 161. |
In how many cities did Maharaja Jai Singh II build Jantar Mantar? |
| A. | Five |
| B. | Three |
| C. | One |
| D. | Two |
| Answer» B. Three | |
| 162. |
In which state did the 'Saila' dance originate? The dance is performed by boys after the harvest season. |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 163. |
In which of the following art expressions, is the painting generally done by pen? |
| A. | Rangoli |
| B. | Kalamkari |
| C. | Phad |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Phad | |
| 164. |
Lavani is a famous folk dance of __________. |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» C. Kerala | |
| 165. |
Krishnanattam is a famous dance of which of the following states?A. Andhra Pradesh.B. Karnataka.C. Kerala.D. Tamilnadu. |
| A. | A |
| B. | D |
| C. | B |
| D. | C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 166. |
On which day ‘Gandhi Filmotsav’ organised was by Films Division concluded? |
| A. | 29 September |
| B. | 2 October |
| C. | 1 October |
| D. | 30 September |
| E. | 28 September |
| Answer» C. 1 October | |
| 167. |
Gawari folk dance is basically associated with |
| A. | the Garasias |
| B. | the Kalbelias |
| C. | the Kanjars |
| D. | the Bhils |
| Answer» E. | |
| 168. |
In which district was the traditional 'Fagli' festival celebrated in March 2020 with great fervour? |
| A. | Bagpat |
| B. | Moradabad |
| C. | Bareilly |
| D. | Kinnaur |
| E. | Agra |
| Answer» E. Agra | |
| 169. |
From the following, the Laman song is related to: |
| A. | Woman song |
| B. | Marriage song |
| C. | Love song |
| D. | Agriculture song |
| Answer» D. Agriculture song | |
| 170. |
Kshetrapal has been an important aspect in the culture of Rajasthan as |
| A. | Village Deity |
| B. | Village Officer |
| C. | A Devotee |
| D. | A Saint |
| Answer» B. Village Officer | |
| 171. |
In which of the following Performing Arts, Mizhavu is the major musical instrument? |
| A. | Kuchipudi |
| B. | Sattariya |
| C. | Koodiyattam |
| D. | Odishi |
| Answer» D. Odishi | |
| 172. |
Match the Puppet form of India in List - 1 with their respective states in List - 2.List-1 List-2 1. Kathputli a. Odisha 2. Kundhei b. Telangana 3. Pavakoothu c. Rajasthan d. Kerela |
| A. | 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d |
| B. | 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - b |
| C. | 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - d |
| D. | 1 - d, 2 - a, 3 - c |
| Answer» B. 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - b | |
| 173. |
Gangasagar Mela is related to which of the following states? |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | West Bengal |
| E. | Gujarat |
| Answer» E. Gujarat | |
| 174. |
By whom was a special postage stamp on Kumbh Mela released on 3 February 2019? |
| A. | Piyush Goyal |
| B. | Narendra Modi |
| C. | Manoj Sinha |
| D. | Uma Bharti |
| E. | Yogi Adityanath |
| Answer» D. Uma Bharti | |
| 175. |
Bala Quila is located in which district of Rajasthan? |
| A. | Jaipur |
| B. | Alwar |
| C. | Ajmer |
| D. | Jodhpur |
| Answer» C. Ajmer | |
| 176. |
In Madhya Pradesh, Mahakaleshwar temple in ________ will be developed on the lines of the ongoing development works at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. |
| A. | Gwalior |
| B. | Bhopal |
| C. | Indore |
| D. | Ujjain |
| E. | Jabalpur |
| Answer» E. Jabalpur | |
| 177. |
Kalaripayattu is the martial art form prevalent in which Indian state? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 178. |
Buxa tribe related to which human race? |
| A. | Mongoloids |
| B. | Proto-Australoids |
| C. | Dravidian |
| D. | Negritos |
| Answer» B. Proto-Australoids | |
| 179. |
In February 2020, which of the following museums is hosting a unique exhibition on India’s ancient food history “Historical Gastronomica – The Indus Dining Experience”, that goes back to more than 5000 years ago? |
| A. | Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad |
| B. | National Museum, New Delhi |
| C. | Indian Museum, Kolkata |
| D. | Government Museum, Chennai |
| E. | Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh |
| Answer» C. Indian Museum, Kolkata | |
| 180. |
Jogis (Saints) use _______ instrument to sing songs. |
| A. | Shehnai |
| B. | Been |
| C. | Sarangi |
| D. | Dholak |
| Answer» D. Dholak | |
| 181. |
Kharchi Puja is a famous Hindu festival in which among the following states in India? |
| A. | Mizoram |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Tripura |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| E. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 182. |
Gujari Mahal and Man Mandir Mahal in Gwalior were built by |
| A. | Man Singh Tomar |
| B. | Raja Bhoj |
| C. | Raja Dumana |
| D. | Scindia Devi |
| Answer» B. Raja Bhoj | |
| 183. |
In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times tili today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose? |
| A. | One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck |
| B. | Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters |
| C. | Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story |
| D. | A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism |
| Answer» B. Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters | |
| 184. |
In which state is the ‘Chapchar Kut’ festival celebrated in the month of March every year? |
| A. | Uttarakhand |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» C. Odisha | |
| 185. |
Kanthuri Festival is celebrated in which state of India? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Telangana |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 186. |
Match the following. Temple Lord1. Lingaraja Temple, Odishaa. Lord Mahavira2. Tijara Mandir, Rajasthanb. Lord Vishnu3. Venketeswara Temple, Tirupatic. Lord Shiva |
| A. | 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - a |
| B. | 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - b |
| C. | 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - b |
| D. | 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c |
| Answer» C. 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - b | |
| 187. |
It is the festival of Martial Dance is celebrated to mark the major victory of peace over war. What is the name of the festival and where it is celebrated? |
| A. | Kalinga Mahotsav, Odisha |
| B. | Durga Puja, Kolkata |
| C. | Vijayi Naach, Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Chandan Yatra, Odisha |
| Answer» B. Durga Puja, Kolkata | |
| 188. |
In which state did the famous Parshuram Kund Mela begin in January 2020? |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | West Bengal |
| E. | Kerala |
| Answer» D. West Bengal | |
| 189. |
In which district is the Ahmadpur Rock Shelter found? |
| A. | Khandwa |
| B. | Vidisha |
| C. | Rewa |
| D. | Raisen |
| Answer» C. Rewa | |
| 190. |
Lomas Rishi Cave, an example of early cave architecture of the 3rd century BC and the most datable cave of all, is located in which of the following states of India? |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191. |
Ghumura is a folk dance of ________. |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 192. |
Babri Masjid incident is a classic example of which of the following? |
| A. | Linguism |
| B. | Regionalism |
| C. | Cate - ism |
| D. | Communalism |
| Answer» E. | |
| 193. |
Madhubani painting is a style of Indian painting, practiced in the Mithila region of ________ in India. |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Chattisgarh |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 194. |
In which among the following state is 'Akshardham Temple' located? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195. |
In which state of India did the Kuchipudi dance originate? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196. |
Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been declared by UNESCO as the |
| A. | World Heritage Sites |
| B. | Classical Group of Temples |
| C. | Temples of Folk Culture |
| D. | Temples of Tribes |
| Answer» B. Classical Group of Temples | |
| 197. |
Panthi is a dance form from which of the following states? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Chhattisgarh |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» D. Bihar | |
| 198. |
Kalamkari painting refers to _________. |
| A. | A hand painted cotton textile in South India |
| B. | A handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North East India |
| C. | A block painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India |
| D. | A hand painted decorative silk cloth in North Western India |
| Answer» B. A handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North East India | |
| 199. |
Kangan is worn on which part by women of Haryana ? |
| A. | Wrist |
| B. | Ears |
| C. | Neck |
| D. | Nose |
| Answer» B. Ears | |
| 200. |
Elephanta caves is located in |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh | |