Indian Art and Culture GK MCQ questions practice mock test in English for the preparation of UPSC, SSC, and all competitive exams.
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#1. Where did Kathakali classical dance originate?
#2. Pattachitra art form is dedicated to which Lord in Hindu mythology ?
#3. Who amongst the following is renowned in the field of painting?
#4. Who introduced the famous Persian Festival of Nauroz?
#5. Who, amidst the following is a distinguished painter?
#6. What is the name of the famous folk drama of Bhils?
#7. ‘Aaluyat tu’ is a folk-dance from the state of _______.
#8. Which of the following religious communities in India primarily celebrates the Pateti festival?
#9. Who was the pioneer of the Bengal School of Art?
#10. Which of the following places is famous for embroidery or chikankari?
#11. Where is Pushkar Fair held?
#12. What is Shiv Kumar Sharma famous for playing?
#13. Which of the following is a wind musical instrument?
#14. In which of the following dance forms Birju Maharaj attained prominence?
#15. Which was the first Indian Talkie film produced in 1931?
#16. In which state in Ponu Yoksi, a sword-like instrument, used during ceremonia dances performed by priests ?l
#17. What is celebrated in Puri in honor of Rath Yatra?
#18. The ‘National School of Drama’ is situated in which of the following cities?
#19. Raga Kameshwari was composed by?
#20. Which among the following is a folk dance of India?
Top One liner on Indian Art and Culture
- Which classical dance form originated in the state of Kerala? Answer: Kathakali.
- Who is the author of the famous Indian epic “Ramayana”? Answer: Valmiki.
- Which historical monument in India is known as the “Symbol of Love”? Answer: Taj Mahal.
- What is the traditional puppetry art form of Rajasthan called? Answer: Kathputli.
- Who is the creator of the iconic sculpture “The Dancing Girl”? Answer: Harappan civilization.
- Which classical dance form is associated with Lord Krishna and Radha? Answer: Odissi.
- Which Indian city is known as the “City of Joy”? Answer: Kolkata.
- Which famous Mughal emperor built the Red Fort in Delhi? Answer: Emperor Shah Jahan.
- What is the traditional folk dance of Punjab called? Answer: Bhangra.
- Who is considered the father of Indian classical music? Answer: Pandit Ravi Shankar.
- Which Indian state is known for its Kathak dance form? Answer: Uttar Pradesh.
- What is the name of the traditional Indian system of medicine? Answer: Ayurveda.
- Which ancient university in India is known for its expertise in the field of mathematics and astronomy? Answer: Nalanda University.
- Who is the author of the famous play “Abhijnanasakuntalam”? Answer: Kalidasa.
- What is the traditional martial art form of Kerala called? Answer: Kalaripayattu.
- Which Indian state is famous for its Pattachitra paintings? Answer: Odisha.
- Who is the famous exponent of Bharatanatyam dance? Answer: Padma Subrahmanyam.
- What is the traditional art of fabric dyeing and printing in Rajasthan called? Answer: Bandhani.
- Which ancient city in India is known for its rock-cut cave temples? Answer: Ajanta and Ellora caves.
- Who is the author of the famous novel “Midnight’s Children”? Answer: Salman Rushdie.
- Which classical dance form originated in the state of Manipur? Answer: Manipuri.
- What is the traditional art of making intricate designs using colored powders called? Answer: Rangoli.
- Who is the famous Indian painter known for his “Bharat Mata” painting? Answer: Abanindranath Tagore.
- Which famous historical city in India is known for its stepwells? Answer: Jaipur.
- Who is the famous Indian filmmaker known for the movie “Pather Panchali”? Answer: Satyajit Ray.
