Indian Art and Culture Questions for Competitive Exams
Which of the following festivals is celebrated when the annual harvest takes place in Assam?
(A) Lohri
(B) Pongal
(C) Magh Bihu
(D) Makaravilakku
Correct Answer : C
What does ‘Chaitya’ in Buddhist architecture refer to?
(A) Buddha relic
(B) Prayer hall
(C) Residence
(D) Monastery
Correct Answer : B
Who among the following is a famous Sitar player?
(A) Ustad Rehman Khan
(B) Kishan Maharaj
(C) Ali Ahmad Hussain
(D) Anoushka Shankar
Correct Answer : D
Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Kerala
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Assam
Correct Answer : B
Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship Goddess Mahakali in which of the following states?
(A) Telangana
(B) Assam
(C) Kerala
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian state of Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh. During this festival, Goddess Mahakali is worshiped with offerings of food and other items. Devotees offer Bonalu (cooked rice, jaggery, curd, and other food items) to the goddess as a symbol of gratitude and seek her blessings for the well-being of their families and communities. The festival is marked by colorful processions, traditional music, and dance performances.
Which of the following dances is popularly known as the Gotipua Dance?
(A) Garba
(B) Bandha Nritya
(C) Bhangra
(D) Lavani
Correct Answer : B
In which state of India is the Nongkrem dance festival celebrated?
(A) Bihar
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Kerala
(D) Meghalaya
Correct Answer : D
‘The Race of My Life: An Autobiography’ is the autobiography of which of the following persons?
(A) Dutee Chand
(B) Tintu Luka
(C) PT Usha
(D) Milkha Singh
Correct Answer : D
Mukteshwara Temple is a 10th century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in __________.
(A) Assam
(B) Odisha
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Gujarat
Correct Answer : B
The “Satriya Nritya”, which was recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as an Indian classical dance only in the year 2000, is originally from where?
(A) Assam
(B) Karnataka
(C) Gujarat
(D) Tripura
Correct Answer : A
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