Art and Culture Questions Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Who among the following is the first singer to be presented with India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna?
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64391ca1a16c2dfa9ce680c3- 1Ustad Ali Akbar Khanfalse
- 2Hariprasad Chaurasiafalse
- 3Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmitrue
- 4Bismillah Khanfalse
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Answer : 3. "Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi "
Q: Shiv Kumar Sharma is associated with which instrument?
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640f2f323218fd8d148bc2c3- 1Sitarfalse
- 2Santoortrue
- 3Nadaswaramfalse
- 4Dholakfalse
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Answer : 2. "Santoor "
Q: Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
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64196f2c67ad957a9788de1e- 1Keralafalse
- 2Tamil Nadutrue
- 3Assamfalse
- 4Manipurfalse
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Answer : 2. "Tamil Nadu"
Q: Which Indian religious festival has recently been included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO, an organisation of the United Nations?
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647f5bade72c4684a1e2ed3e- 1Durga Pujatrue
- 2Ramnavamifalse
- 3Janmashtamifalse
- 4Mahashtamifalse
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Answer : 1. "Durga Puja"
Q: The ‘Rann Utsav’ is organised in which of the following states of India to promote tourism?
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646c4e0747aa1736035e57dc- 1Gujarattrue
- 2Rajasthanfalse
- 3Punjabfalse
- 4Maharashtrafalse
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Answer : 1. "Gujarat"
Explanation :
1. Rann Utsav is a wonderful festival in Kutch, Gujarat.
2. Kutch Mahotsav features various Kutch attractions like White Rann, Mandvi beach, handicraft villages, Kutch textiles made by local artists, remarkable beautiful natural wonders and the heritage of Kutch.
3. Kutch, one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse districts of Gujarat, is a festive land of arts, crafts, music, dance, people and nature.
Q: Which State/Union Territory is traditionally associated with a yogurt-based gravy dish called 'Yakhni'?
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64a2af0fb5677c1e8a129c98- 1Jammu and Kashmirtrue
- 2Uttar Pradeshfalse
- 3Madhya Pradeshfalse
- 4Jharkhandfalse
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Answer : 1. "Jammu and Kashmir"
Explanation :
1. 'Yakhni', a curd-based gravy dish, is traditionally made in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
2. In India, Yakhni is one of the most popular meat dishes. As -
- Mutton Yakhni: It is a traditional Indian dish made from lamb meat.
- Chicken Yakhni: It is a popular Indian dish made from chicken meat.
- Fish Yakhni: It is a popular Indian dish made from fish meat.
- Vegetable Yakhni: It is a delicious vegetarian dish made from vegetables.
Q: With which of the following garden is the name of Nekchand Saini associated?
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642d474aed76c064b869086b- 1Shalimar Bagh, Srinagarfalse
- 2Rock Garden, Chandigarhtrue
- 3Hanging Garden, Mumbaifalse
- 4Vrindavan Garden, Mysorefalse
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Answer : 2. "Rock Garden, Chandigarh"
Explanation :
1. The famous Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh.
2. The first rock garden in India has been established in Chandigarh.
3. It was constructed in the year 1957 by Officer Nek Chand.
4. The first rock garden of Chandigarh is also known as Nek Chand Rock Garden.
Q: Mando is a form of folk song from the state of ______.
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64919bbecae316dfef684369- 1Biharfalse
- 2Manipurfalse
- 3Goatrue
- 4Rajasthanfalse
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Answer : 3. "Goa"
Explanation :
1. Mando is a folk song that was developed by the Catholics of the state of Goa.
2. It represents the meeting point of local Goan and Western musical traditions.
3. Mando songs are usually about love, nature and adventure.
4. An important part of Goa's rich cultural heritage.