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. The classical Dance of Andhra Pradesh is?
#2. Which of the following is a wind musical instrument?
#3. The oldest form of composition of Hindustani vocal music is?
#4. Which of the following religious communities in India primarily celebrates the Pateti festival?
#5. In which state is the folk painting Madhubani popular?
#6. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
#7. During which period Gandhar art developed?
#8. Of which of the following States is Nautanki, a folk dance?
#9. What is the creative art in which Sonal Mansingh distinguished?
#10. Kathakali dance form is associated with which State?
#11. Who amongst the following is renowned in the field of painting?
#12. Jamini Roy distinguished himself in the field of?
#13. In which of the following temples will you find Gopurams ?
#14. Where is Pushkar Fair held?
#15. Dandiya is a popular dance of which state?
#16. The name of the great maestro of Indian Music ‘Ustad Bismillah Khan’ is related to?
#17. 'Aaluyat tu' is a folk-dance from the state of _______.
#18. With which state is the folk dance Garba associated?
#19. Which in the following is a stringed instrument?
#20. Who was the painter of the famous painting called Bharatmata?
Top One liner on Indian Art and Culture
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- 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.
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