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. Sanjukta Panigrahi was famous for the dance?
#2. ‘Gidda’ is a popular dance of which state?
#3. Which of the following language has been given the status of classical language by Central Government?
#4. In which state in Ponu Yoksi, a sword-like instrument, used during ceremonia dances performed by priests ?l
#5. Pattachitra art form is dedicated to which Lord in Hindu mythology ?
#6. Who introduced the famous Persian Festival of Nauroz?
#7. Which from the following is a ‘classical dance’ form?
#8. Papeti is the festival of?
#9. Who painted the master piece ‘Hamsa Damayanti’?
#10. What are Rajasthani and Pahari art schools famous for?
#11. The classical Dance of Andhra Pradesh is?
#12. Dandiya is a popular dance of which state?
#13. Hari Prasad Chaurasia is a renowned player of?
#14. Who amidst the following is renowned in the field of sculpture?
#15. Which language is spoken by the people of Lakshadweep?
#16. Hakki, Pikki and Siddi are ______ from Karnataka.
#17. What is the creative art in which Sonal Mansingh distinguished?
#18. Which is the most popular festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu?
#19. Who, amidst the following is a distinguished painter?
#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.
- 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.