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This section includes 291 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Culture knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
Which of the raga is not composed by Tansen? |
| A. | Deepak Raga |
| B. | Bhairav Raga |
| C. | Darbari Todi |
| D. | Malhar Raga |
| Answer» B. Bhairav Raga | |
| 52. |
Which ofRangoli is made with the help of coarse rice flour? |
| A. | Aripana |
| B. | Kolam |
| C. | Alpana |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Alpana | |
| 53. |
The dance encouraged and performance from the temple of Tanjore was |
| A. | Kathakali |
| B. | Odissi |
| C. | Kathak |
| D. | Bharatanatyam |
| Answer» E. | |
| 54. |
The word Sathyameva Jayate is taken from __________ |
| A. | Yajur Veda |
| B. | Mundaka Upanishad |
| C. | Atharva Veda |
| D. | Sam Veda |
| Answer» C. Atharva Veda | |
| 55. |
Madhubani painting is famous in which of the following state? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Tamil Naidu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Naidu | |
| 56. |
In which of the following states of India, Yakshagana, a dance drama is popular |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Kerala | |
| 57. |
Which chapter of Mahabharata deals with fruitless efforts to bring about peace between the Kurus and the Pandavas ? |
| A. | Vana Parva |
| B. | Virat Parva |
| C. | Udyog Parva |
| D. | Drona Parva |
| Answer» D. Drona Parva | |
| 58. |
Which among the following is the oldest surviving rock-cut cave in India ? |
| A. | Bagh Caves |
| B. | Ellora Caves |
| C. | Uday Giri Caves |
| D. | Barabar Caves |
| Answer» E. | |
| 59. |
Which of the following cultural organizations was established by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India.? |
| A. | Indian Council for Cultural Relations |
| B. | Centre for Cultural Resources and Training |
| C. | Lalit Kala Akademi |
| D. | Sahitya Academy |
| Answer» B. Centre for Cultural Resources and Training | |
| 60. |
Which among the following material was used in Mathura School of Art? |
| A. | Granite |
| B. | White marble |
| C. | Slate |
| D. | Red Sandstone |
| Answer» E. | |
| 61. |
As per Indian Mythology, Dhumravarna is an incarnation or avatara of _______? |
| A. | Vishnu |
| B. | Shiva |
| C. | Ganesha |
| D. | Hanuman |
| Answer» D. Hanuman | |
| 62. |
Kallol was the name of one of the most influential movements in which among the following literatures? |
| A. | Gujarati |
| B. | Bangla |
| C. | Punjabi |
| D. | Haryanvi |
| Answer» C. Punjabi | |
| 63. |
Consider the following: 1. Mahavir Jayanti 2. Buddha Purnima 3. Guru Nank Jayanti Which among the following may fall in the same months of the Gregorian calendar? |
| A. | 1 & 2 |
| B. | 2 & 3 |
| C. | 1 & 3 |
| D. | all 1, 2, 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 & 3 | |
| 64. |
Temple of the Emerald Buddha is located in which country? |
| A. | Cambodia |
| B. | China |
| C. | Nepal |
| D. | Thailand |
| Answer» E. | |
| 65. |
The temple city of Osian, near Jodhpur was built by _______? |
| A. | Pratiharas |
| B. | Solankis |
| C. | Chauhanas |
| D. | Parmaras |
| Answer» B. Solankis | |
| 66. |
Chinnayya, Ponniah, Sivanandam and Vadivelu were teachers and composers related to which of the following dance in India? |
| A. | Kathakali |
| B. | Bharatnatyam |
| C. | Mohiniattam |
| D. | Kuchipudi |
| Answer» C. Mohiniattam | |
| 67. |
central Institute of Buddhist Studies is located at? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Sikkim |
| C. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Himachal Pradesh | |
| 68. |
Consider the following matches: 1. Khudabaksh Oriental Library 2. Library of Tibetan Works and Archives 3. Indira Gandhi Rastriya Manav sangrahalaya The states in which the above are located are as follows: |
| A. | Bihar, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Bihar, Sikkim, Maharashtra |
| Answer» C. Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh | |
| 69. |
Rajarajesvaram temple, which was built exactly 1,000 years ago by emperor Rajaraja Chola I, the greatest monarch of the Chola dynasty in 1010 is devoted to which of the following deities? |
| A. | Indra |
| B. | Vishnu |
| C. | Shiva |
| D. | Rama |
| Answer» D. Rama | |
| 70. |
Which among the following is the correct description of Nagara , Dravida and Vesara? |
| A. | The three main racial groups |
| B. | Three Linguistic Divisions |
| C. | Three main styles of Indian temple architecture |
| D. | Musical Gharanas |
| Answer» D. Musical Gharanas | |
| 71. |
Dalai lamas are considered reincarnations of which of the following? |
| A. | Avalokiteshwara |
| B. | Buddha |
| C. | Maitreya |
| D. | Ksitigarbha |
| Answer» B. Buddha | |
| 72. |
Black Pagoda is located in which state? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 73. |
Which among the following is NOT in Maharashtra? |
| A. | Bhaja Caves |
| B. | Bagh Caves |
| C. | Bedsa Caves |
| D. | Ellora Caves |
| Answer» C. Bedsa Caves | |
| 74. |
Which state of India is associated with the Folk Dance Teratali? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» C. Punjab | |
| 75. |
Oldest recorded Indian Music dates back to 1902, when India s first disc had been recorded one of the following singers singing a khayal in Raag Jogiya. Identify the singer: |
| A. | Abdul Wahid Khan |
| B. | Govindrao Tembe |
| C. | Gauhar Jan |
| D. | Abdul Karim Khan |
| Answer» D. Abdul Karim Khan | |
| 76. |
First Jnanpith Award winner was from which of the following states? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» C. Tamil Nadu | |
| 77. |
Donyi Polo is a religion / tradition followed by some tribals of which among the following states? |
| A. | Meghalaya |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| C. | Nagaland |
| D. | Sikkim |
| Answer» C. Nagaland | |
| 78. |
Which among the following Sikh Guru declared that Guru Granth Sahib will be the holy scripture of Sikkhism and will be the permanent Guru of Sikhs? |
| A. | Guru Govind Singh |
| B. | Guru Arjun Dev |
| C. | Guru Teg Bahadur |
| D. | None of them |
| Answer» B. Guru Arjun Dev | |
| 79. |
Watson s Hotel or Esplanade Mansion, which is India s oldest surviving cast Iron Building is located in which of the following cities? |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Surat |
| D. | Chennai |
| Answer» B. Kolkata | |
| 80. |
How many Indian languages are recognized by the Sahitya Akademi for its awards? |
| A. | 16 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 24 |
| D. | 25 |
| Answer» D. 25 | |
| 81. |
Dalai Lama is the temporal head of which among the following subschools of Tibetan Buddhism? |
| A. | Nyingmapa |
| B. | Kagyupa |
| C. | Sakyapa |
| D. | Gelugpa |
| Answer» E. | |
| 82. |
Rumtek Monastery is lcoated in which state? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Sikkim |
| Answer» E. | |
| 83. |
In which of the following states of India Rigon Thupten Mindroling monastery is located , which was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 2010? |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Sikkim |
| Answer» D. Sikkim | |
| 84. |
The Muslim festival Barawafat , where the word barah stands for the twelve days of the Prophet s sickness, refers to which among the following events of life of Prophet Mohammad? |
| A. | Birth of Prophet Mohammad |
| B. | Marriage of Prohet Mohammad |
| C. | Prophet Mohamad s travel from Mecca to Medina |
| D. | Farewell Pilgrimage of Prophet Mohammad |
| Answer» B. Marriage of Prohet Mohammad | |
| 85. |
The word Chenrezig in the Tibetan Buddhism refers to which among the following Bodhisatvas ? |
| A. | Avalokiteshwara |
| B. | Maitreya |
| C. | Mahasthamaprapta |
| D. | Akasagarbha |
| Answer» B. Maitreya | |
| 86. |
Which among the following sub-school of Vedanta is followed by ISCON? |
| A. | Shuddh dvaita |
| B. | Achintya Bhed bheda |
| C. | Purn dvaita or Integral Advaita |
| D. | Modern Ved nta |
| Answer» C. Purn dvaita or Integral Advaita | |
| 87. |
Matrimandir is located in: |
| A. | Pondicherry |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Panaji |
| D. | Hyderabad |
| Answer» B. Chennai | |
| 88. |
Tangaliya shawl , a unique weaving style has been given GI (Geographical Indications) recognition by the Central government in the later half of 2009. This is an indigenous craft of which of the following states? |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Answer» D. Jammu & Kashmir | |
| 89. |
What is the earlier name of Leh Singhe-Khababs Festival ? |
| A. | Ladakh Festival |
| B. | Leh Darshan |
| C. | Sindhu Darshan |
| D. | Sindhu Festival |
| Answer» D. Sindhu Festival | |
| 90. |
Darbhanga Castle is located at? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» C. Mizoram | |
| 91. |
Sant Kabir Award has been instituted to honor which of the following? |
| A. | Weavers |
| B. | Hindi Writers |
| C. | Mystic poets |
| D. | Hindi teachers |
| Answer» B. Hindi Writers | |
| 92. |
Which of the following rulers had turned the Moti Masjid of Lahore built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan into a gemstone repository? |
| A. | Jahangir |
| B. | Shah Jahan |
| C. | Furrukhsiyar |
| D. | Maharaja Ranjit Singh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 93. |
Which among the following example of the 12th century Chalukyan Temple Art is an exception to the standard rule in chalukyan constructions that faces west, instead of facing the rising sun in the east? |
| A. | Doddabasappa Temple, Dambal, Karnataka |
| B. | Siddhesvara Temple, Haveri, Karnataka |
| C. | Chandramouleshwara Temple, Hubli Dharwad, Karnataka |
| D. | Someshwara temple , Gadag, Karnataka |
| Answer» C. Chandramouleshwara Temple, Hubli Dharwad, Karnataka | |
| 94. |
Who among the following produced India s first dubbed film, Harischandra, in 1944? |
| A. | A. V. Meiyappan |
| B. | S. S. Vasan |
| C. | L V Prasad |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. S. S. Vasan | |
| 95. |
Navalinga Temples, the nine temples cluster of the 9th century built by the Amoghavarsha I of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty was located in which state? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Maharastra |
| Answer» D. Maharastra | |
| 96. |
Which of the following state government confers National Kabir Samman? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Rajasthan | |
| 97. |
Which of the following dances of Kerala was called by Jawahar Lal Nehru as poor man s Kathakali? |
| A. | Chavittunatakom |
| B. | Kolkalli |
| C. | Ottamthullal |
| D. | Kootiyattam |
| Answer» D. Kootiyattam | |
| 98. |
Bageshwari Qamar is India s first and only (possibly) woman player of which of the following music instruments? |
| A. | Ghatam |
| B. | Shehnai |
| C. | Pakhawaj |
| D. | Santoor |
| Answer» C. Pakhawaj | |
| 99. |
In the Indian mythology, who sung Shiva Tandava Stotra? |
| A. | Ravana |
| B. | Rama |
| C. | Kuber |
| D. | Vibhishana |
| Answer» B. Rama | |
| 100. |
Shore Temple is located in which state? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Orissa |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Tamilnadu |
| Answer» E. | |