Art and Culture GK Questions
Which is the first color film produced in India?
(A) Madhumati
(B) Mughal-e-Azam
(C) Aan
(D) two bighas of land
Correct Answer : C
Which is the main area where 'Garba dance' is prevalent?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Gujarat
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Punjab
Correct Answer : B
What has been the area of activity of Pt. Bhimsen Joshi?
(A) Literature
(B) Classical Music (Vocal)
(C) Education
(D) Journalism
Correct Answer : B
_______ of the following is a war dance?
(A) Kathakali
(B) Bamboo dance of Meghalaya
(C) Chhao of Mayurbhanj
(D) Bhangra of Punjab
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following is a string instrument?
(A) Mridangam
(B) Tabla
(C) Shehnai
(D) Centaur
Correct Answer : D
Under the Mahayana Buddhism
(A) Buddha's presence was shown in sculpture by using certain signs.
(B) Statues of Buddha were made.
(C) Bodhisattvas were not accepted as they were yet to attain enlightenment.
(D) Mathura and Taxila declined as centres of sculpture.
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Buddhism is an Indian religion based on a series of core teachings attributed to Gautam Buddha. It originated in ancient India as a Shramana tradition between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE, spreading to much of Asia.
What is a collection of pictures called which can be invested in documents?
(A) Photo Shop
(B) Auto Shapes
(C) word art
(D) clip art
Correct Answer : D
In which state is the folk painting 'Madhubani' popular?
(A) West Bengal
(B) Orissa
(C) Bihar
(D) Assam
Correct Answer : C
Where did the “Mohini Attam” form of dance develop?
(A) Manipur
(B) Kerala
(C) Karnataka
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer : B
When did All India Radio (AIR) start working under its original name 'Indian Broadcasting Company'?
(A) 1927
(B) 1932
(C) 1936
(D) 1947
Correct Answer : A