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. Which among the following is a folk dance of India?
#2. Kathakali dance form is associated with which State?
#3. Who was the pioneer of the Bengal School of Art?
#4. Who amongst the following is renowned in the field of painting?
#5. 'Bolak-aat' is a _____ from the state of Karnataka.
#6. In which of the following temples will you find Gopurams ?
#7. Who painted the master piece ‘Hamsa Damayanti’?
#8. What is Shiv Kumar Sharma famous for playing?
#9. Which is the most ancient musical instrument of India?
#10. Dandiya is a popular dance of which state?
#11. Which from the following is a ‘classical dance’ form?
#12. Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra was a maestro of which of the following dance forms?
#13. Of which of the following States is Nautanki, a folk dance?
#14. Who amidst the following is renowned in the field of sculpture?
#15. Which is the most popular festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu?
#16. Which in the following is a stringed instrument?
#17. Where is the birthplace of an eminent personality Amrita Shergill?
#18. Which of the following religious communities in India primarily celebrates the Pateti festival?
#19. The religious text of the Jews is named as?
#20. What is the field in which Pradosh Dasgupta distinguished himself?
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.
