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301.

In which state is Madai festival celebrated?

A. Jharkhand
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Odisha
Answer» C. Jammu and Kashmir
302.

In which city of Rajasthan, was the World Music Festival organised in 2018?

A. Jaipur
B. Alwar
C. Udaipur
D. Kota
Answer» D. Kota
303.

In accordance to Vikram Samvat, arrange (from beginning to end) the following festivals in a one calender year-A. Ganesh ChaturthiB. DipawaliC. Krishna JanmashtamiD. Gangaur

A. (1) D, C, A, B
B. (2) A, B, C, D
C. (3) C, A, D, B
D. (4) D, A, C, B
Answer» B. (2) A, B, C, D
304.

Name the district of Haryana which is the birthplace of famous Hindustani classical musician Pandit Jasraj.

A. Hisar
B. Bhiwani
C. Ambala
D. Faridabad
Answer» B. Bhiwani
305.

In March 2018, who released Rs. 1,000 and 10 commemorative coins on the occasion of the Nabakalebara festival at a function held in Puri, Odisha?

A. The Governor of Odisha
B. The Chief Minister of Odisha
C. The Prime Minister of India
D. The President of India
Answer» E.
306.

Khasi is the official language of which of the following states?

A. Mizoram
B. Manipur
C. Nagaland
D. Meghalaya
Answer» E.
307.

Jhijhia dance originated in the Indian state of _________.

A. Rajasthan
B. West Bengal
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat
Answer» D. Gujarat
308.

In which Hindu month (V.S.) is Teja Deshmi celebrated?

A. Asoj
B. Shravan
C. Bhadrapad
D. Kartik
Answer» D. Kartik
309.

In Which state, Shirui Lily Festival was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel? (Oct 2019)

A. Mizoram
B. Tripura
C. Manipur
D. Sikkim
E. Nagaland
Answer» D. Sikkim
310.

In India, which edition of the Toy Fair will be held virtually from February 27 to March 2, 2021?

A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
E. 5th
Answer» B. 2nd
311.

'Khajuraho' group of monuments can be found in________.A. MaharashtraB. BiharC. Madhya PradeshD. Gujarat

A. A
B. D
C. B
D. C
Answer» E.
312.

Famous musician Annapurna Devi was a recipient of which of the following awards?

A. Padma Bhushan
B. Param Veer Chakra
C. Padma Vibhushan
D. Bharat Ratna
Answer» B. Param Veer Chakra
313.

Nyishi tribe is found mainly in

A. Andaman and Nicobar
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Nilgiri - Kerala
D. Kashmir Valley
Answer» C. Nilgiri - Kerala
314.

Chakradhar Samaroh is organised in which city?

A. Khairagarh
B. Deogarh
C. Raigarh
D. Rajnandgaon
Answer» D. Rajnandgaon
315.

Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.Match the following:(Artform)(Nomenclature)a. Art technique that enabled the making of images that looked real.i. Picturesqueb. Painting showing Indian landscape as quaint, unexplored landii. Portraiturec. Paintings displaying lavish lifestyles, wealth & status of Europeans in India.iii. History Paintingd. Paintings depicting scenes from British imperial history & victories.iv. Oil Painting

A. a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
B. a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
C. a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
D. a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
Answer» B. a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
316.

__________ is well-known for the golden beautification of the Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara in Amritsar, famously known as the Golden Temple.

A. Ranjit Singh
B. Maha Singh
C. Charat Singh
D. Duleep Singh
Answer» B. Maha Singh
317.

'Mysuru Peta' is a traditional attire worn on the:

A. head
B. shoulder
C. wrist
D. leg
Answer» B. shoulder
318.

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is associated with which tradition of classical music?

A. Qawwali
B. Thumri
C. Carnatic
D. Hindustani
Answer» E.
319.

Qutub Shahi Tombs is located in ______.

A. Delhi
B. Rajasthan
C. Telangana
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh
320.

In Ladakh, which valley is home to the Buddhist Dard tribe that lives in five villages?

A. Markha Valley
B. Aryan Valley
C. Dha Hanu Valley
D. Ripchar Valley
E. Zanskar Valley
Answer» C. Dha Hanu Valley
321.

Among the following which is a mela/fair that takes place in Haryana?

A. Khumbh Mela
B. Sonepur Mela
C. Gopal Mochan Fair
D. Pushkar Fair
Answer» D. Pushkar Fair
322.

Arrange the following forts in Maharashtra from South to North:(a) Singhgad(b) Purandar(c) Daualatabad(d) Pratapgad

A. (d), (a), (b), (c)
B. (b), (a), (d), (c)
C. (d), (b), (a), (c)
D. (c), (b), (a), (d)
Answer» D. (c), (b), (a), (d)
323.

Mrinalini Sarabhai was famous for which type of dance?

A. Manipuri
B. Kuchipudi
C. Kathak
D. Bharatanatyam
Answer» E.
324.

In whose reign was the work Sawag-Padikaman Sutchanni (Shrawak Prati Karman Sutra Chumi) illustrated?

A. Mokal
B. Tej Singh
C. Kumbha
D. Jaidev Singh
Answer» C. Kumbha
325.

Kundhei, Gombeyatta, and Bommalattam are forms of which of the following arts?

A. Folk Dance
B. Folk Theatre
C. Folk Stories
D. Puppeteering
Answer» E.
326.

Ghoomar is the popular folk dance of ___

A. Punjab
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Rajasthan
Answer» E.
327.

‘Bali Yatra’, the voyage to Bali, is celebrated in which of the following states of India?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Rajasthan
C. Kerala
D. Odisha
Answer» E.
328.

During the Sao Joao festivities, Goans present _______ to each other.

A. beer
B. fruits
C. fish
D. flowers
Answer» C. fish
329.

Lavani is a folk dance form of:

A. Maharashtra
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Bihar
Answer» B. Rajasthan
330.

Famous 'Kamakhya Devi Temple' is located in which state?

A. Assam
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh
331.

In which state in Yaosang festival celebrated?

A. Manipur
B. Maharashtra
C. Jharkhand
D. Goa
Answer» B. Maharashtra
332.

Banaras Hindu University which completed 100 years in February 2016 was founded byA. Gulzari Lal NandaB. Madan Mohan MalaviyaC. Jay Prakash NarayanD. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
333.

Osakothi is a waning/dying form of mural painting from the state of ______.

A. Karnataka
B. Odisha
C. Rajasthan
D. Bihar
Answer» C. Rajasthan
334.

In which tribe traditionally their livelihood is based on ‘Bamboo:

A. Binjhwar
B. Kanwar
C. Kamar
D. Sawara
Answer» D. Sawara
335.

___________ started the magazine Sandesh in Hindi.

A. Bhai Santokh Singh
B. Tulasi Ram Sharma
C. Deedar Singh
D. Pt. Nekiram Sharma
Answer» E.
336.

“Ganga Dashehara” celebrated in which month and day according Hindu Calendar?

A. Tenth bright lunar day of Jyeshtha
B. Tenth bright lunar day of Chaitra
C. Tenth Bright lunar day of Ashwin
D. Tenth bright lunar day of Magh.
Answer» B. Tenth bright lunar day of Chaitra
337.

Kumbh Mela 2021 was held from 1st to 30th April in which of the following cities?

A. Vrindavan
B. Mathura
C. Haridwar
D. Ujjain
E. Prayagraj
Answer» D. Ujjain
338.

In which state, was the two day Odisha Mahotsav as a part of Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat Programme launched in January 2020?

A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
E. Telangana
Answer» E. Telangana
339.

‘Hornbill Festival’ which is also called ‘the Festival of Festivals’ is celebrated in which state?

A. Bihar
B. Nagaland
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer» C. Kerala
340.

______ is a form of folk theatre based exclusively on the life of Lord Krishna.

A. Nautanki
B. Raasleela
C. Tamaasha
D. Maach
Answer» C. Tamaasha
341.

Madhubani folk art is the traditional art of which state?

A. Mizoram
B. Bihar
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Orissa
Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh
342.

India’s largest museum is located at

A. Kolkata
B. Chennai
C. Bengaluru
D. Delhi
Answer» B. Chennai
343.

Chakri is one of the most important folk music of the _________________ state/union territory.

A. Himachal Pradesh
B. West Bengal
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Maharashtra
Answer» D. Maharashtra
344.

In which Indian state is Dabu printing practised. which involves applying earth in delicate patterns to cloth and then dipping in dye?

A. Rajasthan
B. Orissa
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Assam
Answer» B. Orissa
345.

Depiction of the descent of the river Ganga from heaven in the form of relief sculpture on rock is at

A. Ellora
B. Mahabalipuram
C. Sanchi
D. Amravati
Answer» C. Sanchi
346.

Pang Lhabsol is celebrated across which state?

A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Sikkim
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Telangana
E. Maharashtra
Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh
347.

A fire temple is a place of worship for _______.

A. Jews
B. Jains
C. Zoroastrians
D. Buddhists
Answer» D. Buddhists
348.

In which of the following temples is the Ambubasi Fair celebrated every year?

A. Jagnanath temple
B. Kedarnath temple
C. Kashi Vishwanath temple
D. Kamakhya temple
Answer» E.
349.

In which year did Dr. Vishnu Sridhar Wakankar discover Bhimbetka?

A. 1957
B. 1958
C. 1960
D. 1959
Answer» B. 1958
350.

Gol Gumbaz is located in ________.

A. Kerala
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Karnataka
Answer» E.