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. Who was the painter of the famous painting called Bharatmata?
#2. With which state is the folk dance Garba associated?
#3. The classical Dance of Andhra Pradesh is?
#4. Hakki, Pikki and Siddi are ______ from Karnataka.
#5. Which was the first Indian Talkie film produced in 1931?
#6. Which of the following is called the storehouse of world-art collections?
#7. Who is believed to have created the ragga ‘Miyan Ki Malhar’?
#8. Who introduced the famous Persian Festival of Nauroz?
#9. Mallika Sarabhal is associated with which of the followings?
#10. What is the field in which Pradosh Dasgupta distinguished himself?
#11. Which in the following is a stringed instrument?
#12. What is celebrated in Puri in honor of Rath Yatra?
#13. Where is the birthplace of an eminent personality Amrita Shergill?
#14. Which is the most popular festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu?
#15. Which of the following festivals of Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Muruga?
#16. Where is ‘Bhangra’ a dance?
#17. In which State is the religious festival Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated with gusto?
#18. The ‘National School of Drama’ is situated in which of the following cities?
#19. Raga Kameshwari was composed by?
#20. The Lalita Kala Akademi is devoted to the promotion of?
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.
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- 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.