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. In which state is the folk painting Madhubani popular?
#2. Jamini Roy distinguished himself in the field of?
#3. The ‘National School of Drama’ is situated in which of the following cities?
#4. In which State is the religious festival Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated with gusto?
#5. Where did Kathakali classical dance originate?
#6. Which of the following is called the storehouse of world-art collections?
#7. Which of the following religious communities in India primarily celebrates the Pateti festival?
#8. Pattachitra art form is dedicated to which Lord in Hindu mythology ?
#9. In which of the following dance forms Birju Maharaj attained prominence?
#10. Dandiya is a popular dance of which state?
#11. Who was the painter of the famous painting called Bharatmata?
#12. The classical Dance of Andhra Pradesh is?
#13. Where is the birthplace of an eminent personality Amrita Shergill?
#14. What are Rajasthani and Pahari art schools famous for?
#15. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra was a maestro of which of the following dance forms?
#16. Which of the following places is famous for embroidery or chikankari?
#17. What is celebrated in Puri in honor of Rath Yatra?
#18. Kalchakra ceremony is associated with which of the following ceremonies?
#19. With which state is the folk dance Garba associated?
#20. During which period Gandhar art developed?
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.
