Art n Culture Set 1 - Questions Vysh IAS

Art and Culture is an important topic of UPSC prelims

But it is very vast and factual in nature.
Every year, UPSC prelims includes atleast 3 to 8 MCQs based on this.
Sources – CCRT website, Previous year papers,
Class 11 Fine Arts NCERT, Nithin Singhania etc
You can read through these sources and practice maximum number of mcqs.
Vysh IAS covers a lot of Art and Culture mcqs in its
Full tests, Current affair tests, Full history tests and Art and culture tests
This Test-1 includes mcqs based on Paintings, Architecture, Sculptors, Dances, Music, Festivals etc

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ1
Remains have been found of a great timber wall that once surrounded the imperial capital, a fact
clearly mentioned by Megasthanes who states that everything in his day was built of timber in
India. Which capital city did he refer to?

Options
A. Vajji B. Rajgriha C. Pataliputra D. Kannauj

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ2
Identify the kingdom/timeline associated with the shrine, based on descriptions below.
• A circular brick and timber shrine made of lime-plastered brick work
• 26 octagonal pillars, of wood
• Excavated at Bairat District of Jaipur, Rajasthan

Options
A. Palas B. Pratiharas C. Mauryas D. Guptas

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ3
Rubab/Rabab of Afghan origin, seen in news is a?

Options
A. Wind instrument B. Bow instrument C. String instrument D. Drumset

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ4
“Makaravilakku” is part of the cultural events in?

Options
A. Tamil Nadu B. Andhra Pradesh C. Telangana D. Kerala

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ5
Rignai, Risa, Debarmma-kachari tribes, seen in news for their handicrafts hail from?

Options
A. Jharkhand B. Tripura C. Karnataka D. Jammu and Kashmir

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ6
Artefacts believed to be 2300 year old were unearthened at the Asurgarh Fort. This fort is also
called?

Options
A. Fort Warangal B. Fort Bengal C. Fort Orissa D. Fort Gujarat

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ7
Which of the following caves in India are matched correctly?
1. Raavan ki Khai : Ellora caves, Maharashtra
2. Pandav Leni : Nasik caves, Maharashtra
3. Varaha avatar : Udayagiri caves, MP
4. Christian worship : Mandapeshwar caves, Maharashtra

Options
A. 1,2 only
B. 3,4 only
C. 1,3,4 only
D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ8
Which of the following related terms are correctly matched to each dance forms?
1. Bharathnatyam : Jatiswaram, Shabdam, Varnam
2. Kuchipudi : Daaru, Sollukatha, Kavutams
3. Manipuri : Mangalcharan, Sthayee nruthya, Pallavi

Options
A. 1,2,3
B. 2,3 only
C. 1,3 only
D. 1,2 only

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ9
Which of the following Stupas are matched correctly ?
1. Shanti Stupa : Leh
2. Kesaria Stupa : Bihar
3. Dhamek Stupa : UP
4. Adduru Stupa : Andhra Pradesh
5. Dro-dul-Chorten : Sikkhim

Options
A. 1,2,3,4,5
B. 1,2,3 only
C. 4,5 only
D. none of these

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ10
Which of the following are false?
1. Badami was formerly known as Vatapi
2. Aihole is also referred to be part of Cradle of Indian temple Architecture

Options
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ11
King Vidyadhara is attributed to have built which temple between 1017 AD and 1029 AD?

Options
A. Jagannath Temple , Orissa B. Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Khajuraho
C. Gangaikondacholapuram, Tanjore D. Hoysaleshwara Temple, Halebid

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ12
Which of the following are true about Gupta paintings?
1. Ajanta caves(Maharashtra), Bagh caves, (Madhya Pradesh) are their finest examples
2. It had paintings of Buddha’s life as well secular scenes
3. The marvelous painting of dying princess , is attributed to Guptas
4. Its known for delicacy of lines, brilliancy of colours and richness of expression

Options
A. 2 only B. 1,2,3 only C. 1,4 only D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ13
Which of the following is matched incorrectly?

Options
A. Tabo Monastery : Himachal Pradesh
B. Singhey Khabas Sindhu Darshan festival : Jharkhand
C. Gatka , martial Art with weapons : Punjab
D. none of these

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ14
Which of the following are true about “Dhrupad” ?
1. It is oldest surviving form of Indian classical music and has origin in the vedic hymns
2. The Rajputs and Mughals were great patrons of this music form
3. Ain-i-Akbari by Abul Fazl is a fine example for Dhrupad
4. It is performed in two parts – Alap and Bandish

Options
A. 2 only B. 1,2,4 only C. 4 only D. 1,2,3,4

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ15
The largest Chaitya grihas in India are discovered in ?

Options
A. Kanheri caves, Mumbai B. Karle Caves, Pune
C. Lomus Rishi caves D. Ajanta caves

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ16
Which of the following is false ?

Options
A. Lomus Rishi cave was patronized by Asoka for Hinayana sect of Buddhism
B. Barabar are the oldest rock cut caves; and was built by Asoka
C. There are more Brahmanical caves in Ellora than Buddhist or Jaina caves
D. none of these

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ17
Which of the following were paintings done by revivalist painter Abanindranath Tagore ?
1. Bharath Mata
2. My Mother
3. Fairy Land Illustration
4. Journey’s End
5. The passing of Shah jahan

Options
A 1,2,3,4,5 B. 1,2,3,4 only C. 1 only D. none of these

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ18
Which of the following are correct about Temple architecture in India ?
1. Shikhara is the largest tower in Nagara style, while Vimana is the largest tower in Dravida
style
2. Garbagriha is mostly under Shikhara in Nagara, while It need not be under Vimana in
Dravida style
3. Kalash and Amlaka are on top of Shikhara in Nagara style, while Shikhara is on top of
Vimana in Dravida
4. Mandapa in Nagara was made as connecting halls, while it was made in Dravida for
temple dances
5. Shikhara in Nagara is mostly curvilinear , while Vimana in Dravida is mostly Pyramidal

Options
A. 1,2,3 only
B. 1,3,4 only
C. 1,2,3,4,5
D. 2,3,4,5 only

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ19
Which of the following is false about temple styles in Nagara forms ?

Options
A. Odissa style of temples are also called Kalinga style of temples
B. Phamsana style under Nagara is the most advanced among other Nagara styles
C. The outside walls are heavily carved , while inside walls are plain in Odissa style
D. Rajasthani and Solanki style will have carvings on inner wall as well

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ20
Which temple in India can u find an image of a Lion overpowering on an elephant , which is
overpowering on a human ?

Options
A. Modhera Sun temple, Gujarat
B. Jagannath puri temple, Orissa
C. Konark Temple, Orissa
D. Sravanabelegola , Karnataka

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ21
“ Jagmohan “ in Odissa style of temple architecture refers to ?

Options
A. The tallest tower of the temple
B. The raised platform on which the temple is built
C. The subsidiary shrines
D. The connecting halls or mandapas in the temple

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ22
Which of the following shadow puppetry in India are matched correctly ?
1. Andhra Pradesh : Tholu Bommalata
2. Karnataka : Togalu Gombeyata
3. Kerala : Tolpavakoothu
4. Maharashtra : Chamadyache Bahulya
5. Tamil Nadu : Tolpavaikoothu

Options
A. 4 only
B. 1,2,3,4,5
C. 1,2,3,5 only
D. none of them are shadow puppetry

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ23
Which of the following are true ?
1. Remains of Horse like animal has been found at Surkotada
2. Bones of elephant has been found at Harappa, Kalibangan, Lothal etc
3. Copper Rhino and Elephant models were discovered at Daimabad

Options
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2,3

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ24
Identify the intangible cultural heritage in India
• A religious festival in honour of the tutelary god, Bhumiyal Devta
• Celebrated in the twin villages of Saloor-Dungra, Painkhanda Valley
• Highly complex rituals and the performance of songs and masked dances
• The family that hosts Bhumiyal Devta during the year must adhere to a strict daily routine
• Combines theatre, music, historical reconstructions, and traditional oral and written tales

Options
A. Kalbeila, Snake handlers of Rajasthan
B. Chauu , some states of Eastern India
C. Ramman, Gharwal , Uttharakhand
D. Koodiyattam and Kuttampalam theates, Kerala

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ25
Paitkar painting and rock arts that dates back to the Mesolithic age, was showcased as part of Ek
Bharath Sresht Bharath in which state recently ?

Options
A. Orissa
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Jharkhand
D. Karnataka

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ26
Which of the following are associated with Vijayanagara empire ?
1. Mahanavami Dibba
2. Lotus Mahal
3. Hazara Rama
4. Virupaksha

Options
A. 4 only B. 3,4 only C. 1,2,3,4 D. 1,3,4 only

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ27
Which of the following are true about Konark Temple, seen recently in the news ?
1. It was built by Ganga ruler, Narasimhadeva 1
2. It is a UNESCO world Heritage site
3. It is a sun temple and also called BLACK PAGODA

Options
A. 2,3 only
B. 3 only
C. 1,2,3
D. 1,3 only

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ28
Which of the following false about Navroz , which got UNESCO intangible heritage status in 2016?

Options
A. It is generally celebrated on 21st March every year
B. Navroz means 9th day , on which the family gathers , after 9 days of celebrations and fasting
C. It is celebrated in India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey and some central Asian countries
D. It involves evocation of the Iranian mythological King , Jamshid

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ29
Which of the following are matched INcorrectly ?

Options
A. Male Torso : Red Sandstone
B. Bearded Man : Steatite
C. Dancing girl : Bronze
D. None of these

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ30
Which of the following are true about Brihadeshwar temple?
1. It was built by Rajendra Chola in 1010 AD
2. It is a UNESCO world Heritage site
3. The main structure of the temple is fully made of Granite
4. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva

Options
A. 1,3,4 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1,2 and 4 only
D. 2,3,4 only

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ31
Which of the following is not present in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list from India ?

Options
A. Ramman festival , Himalayas
B. Keilbela folk , Rajasthan
C. Sangam poetry chanting, Tamil Nadu
D. Chhau dance , East India

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ32
Which of the following are true ?
• Iranian Pillar is usually monolithic , while Mauryan Pillars are made of various
combination of materials
• Iranian Pillars are usually erected on some structure , while Mauryan pillars were mostly
independent

Options
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. None of these

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ33
“Jharokas” or extended hanging balconies were part of which architectural styles ?

Options
A. Mughals B. Tughlaqs C. Sufi D. Rajputs

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ34
Which of the following Arab styles are matched correctly?
1. Tessalation : Mosaic designs
2. Arbesque style : Surface decoration with linear patterns
3. Pietradura : Cut and fit technique
4. Jali works : Perforated screens

Options
A 2 and 3 only B. 1,2 and 4 only C. 3 and 4 only D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ35
Which of the following are true regarding India architecture ?
1. Indigenous architecture were trabeated style , while Islamic architecture was arcuate style
2. Idea of dome was not an original invention of the Muslims
3. Indo Islamic architecture inculcates Saracenic , Turkish and Persian architecture styles
4. The first Mosque in India was made by Mohammed Ghori in the 11th century

Options
A. 1,2,3,4 B. 3 only C. 2,4 only D. 1,2,3 only

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ36
Which of the following were new elements introduced as part of Islamic architecture in India ?
1. Minaret
2. Dome
3. Calligraphy writings

Options
A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1,2,3
D. 1 only

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ37
Which of the following places related to Mughals are matched incorrectly ?

Options
A. Diwani Khas : Hall of private audience
B. Anup Talao : Birbal’s house
C. Naubat Khana : Drum house
D. Panch Mahal : The court for ladies

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ38
Which of the following is true about Fathepur Sikhri ?
1. It virtually served as Akbar’s capital for nearly 15 years
2. Buland Darwaja was made here to commemorate the victory over Gujarat
3. The tomb of Salim Chisti was made here in white marble
4. It can be called as the first planned city of the Mughals

Options
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ39
Which of the following Rock Edict of Ashoka speaks of religious synthesis?

Options
A. Rock Edict II B. Rock Edict X C. Rock Edict XII D. Rock Edict
XIII

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ40
Foundation stone of “Din Pannah” was laid by ?

Options
A. Akbar B. ShahJahan C. Humayun D. Qutubudin Aibak
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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ41
Which of the following are true regarding caves in India?
1. All the caves in Ajanta are dedicated to Buddhism
2. The number of viharas is more than chaityas in Ajanta as well as Ellora Buddhist caves
3. More caves are dedicated to Mahaynism than Hinayanism in the Ajanta cave structure
4. Vishwakarma cave or Carpenter’s cave is a famous cave at Ellora

Options
A. 2 and 3 only B. 2 only C. 1,3 and 4 only D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ42
‘Kalayana Sundara’ image is found carved in the cave of ?

Options
A. Udaigiri cave B. Ajanta cave C. Elephanta cave D. Khandgiri cave

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ43
Which of the following postures are correctly matched ?
1. Kayotsarga : Thirthankara
2. Gajahasta : Shiva

Options
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ44
‘Makaratorana’ is found in the temples of ?

Options
A. Solankis B. Pratiharas C. Chandellas D. Palas

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ45
The 11-headed Bodhisattva image is represented in a Chaitya hall of ?

Options
A. Ajanta B. Ellora C. Kanheri D. Karle

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ46
Which Mughal city is presently called as “Old Delhi” ?

Options
A. Purana Qila B. Siri C. Shahjahanabad D. Dinpanah

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ47
Which of the following seen in news recently ,are matched correctly ?
1. Ilkal Sarees : Karnataka
2. Maheshwari Sarees : Madhya Pradesh
3. Ikats : Odisha
4. Tangail Sarees : Telangana
5. Molkalmuru Sarees : Bihar

Options
A. 1,2,3,4,5 B. 2,3,4 only C. 1,2,3 only D. 1,4,5 only

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ48
Which of the following festivals, seen in news recently are matched correctly ?
1. Jhiri festival : Jharkhand
2. Sharanabasweswara car festival : Karnataka
3. Attukal Pongala festival : Kerala

Options
A. 1,2,3
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ49
Tabo Monastery , Often referred to as the Ajanta of the Himalayas , is located at?

Options
A. Chumbi Valley, Sikkhim
B. Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
C. Spiti Valley , Himachal Pradesh
D. Tawang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ50
Identify the dance form ?
• Originated under a Vaishnava Saint
• Solo as well as group performance happens
• Similar features as in Bharathanatyam, like Ardhamandala (partial squat with legs bent)
• It comprise of Ganesha Vandana, Jatiswaram, Shabdam, Nrithyabhinaya and finally
Tarangam

Options
A. Sattriya
B. Kathakali
C. Kuchipudi
D. Manipuri

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ51
Which of the following are true about Chau dance?
1. Chau dance is mainly performed in eastern India and during nights by men
2. Seirekella and Purulia styles are found in Jharkhand and West Bengal respectively
3. Mayurbhanj style from Orissa is the only form (among the 3 forms), which do not use
masks
4. It is related to festival Chaitra Parva and martial art style Pari Khanda
5. It uses instruments Mohuri and Shehnai

Options
A. 2,4,5 only
B. 3 only
C. 2,3,4 only
D. 1,2,3,4,5

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ52
“Shigmo Festival” during which folk arts like Goff and Fugdi are performed , is related to ?

Options
A. Goa B. Karnataka
C. Himachal Pradesh D. Bihar

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ53
Which of the following are true about Indian classical dances ?
1. Kuchipudi is relatively younger in origin compared to Bharathanatyam
2. Kuchipudi involves Vaachikabhinaya unlike Bharathanatyam
3. Sattriya dance comprised of both thandava and lasya styles
4. Mahari and Gotipua refers to dancers in Odissi form
5. Manipuri dance had themes based on Vaishnavism as well as Shaivism

Options
A.1 only
B.1,3,4,5 only
C.1,2,3,4,5
D. 2,4,5 only

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ54
40 basic dance postures called “Atavukal” is a feature of which dance?

Options
A. Kathakali
B. Sattriya
C. Mohiniyattam
D. Kathak

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ55
Which of the following are true about Kalbelia ?
1. It is performed by a tribe named Kalbelia in Rajasthan who are nomadic and engaged
in snake catching and venom trade
2. Males play instrument and Females perform dance generally
3. Dance movement resembles a serpent
4. It has been recently removed from UNESCO’s intangible Heritage of Humanity

Options
A. 2,3,4 only B. 1,2,3 only C. 1 only D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ56
8 classical dances are recognized by the Ministry of culture along with ?

Options
A. Lalit Kala Academy B. National Archives of India
C. Sangeeth Natak Academy D. Sangeetha Kalakshetra

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ57
Tainangai (the one with beautiful hand) , is referred to the dancer performing which dance form?

Options
A. Bharathanatyam B. Kuchipudi C. Mohiniyattam D. Sattriya

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ58
Which of the following dance form is also called “Fire Dance” ?

Options
A. Thiruvaathira B. Bharathanatyam C. Chau D. Sattriya

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ59
Which of the following are NOT true about Kuchipudi dance ?

Options
A. Initially it was done based on Bhagwat Purana , but now it is performed on various themes
B. Initially done by female dancers only , but now male as well as female dancers perform them
C. It combines lasya and thandav elements , and also classical and folk elements
D. It is done solo as well in groups

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ60
Which of the following are matched INcorrectly ?

Options
A. Mahari : Odissi B. Gotipua : Manipuri
C. Daru : Kuchipudi D. None of these
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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ61
Which of the following dance form was promoted by Rabindranath Tagore at Shantinikethan ?

Options
A. Kuchipudi
B. Kathak
C. Manipuri
D. Sattriya

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ62
Of the 8 recognized classical dances by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, which of the following have
their origin in temple dance?
1. Odissi
2. Bharatnatyam
3. Kathakali

Options
A. 1,2 only
B. 1,3 only
C. 2,3 only
D. 1,2,3

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ63
Which of the following painting are matched correctly
1. Warli : Maharashtra
2. Manjusha : Gujarat
3. Madhubani : Bihar
4. Bazar : Bengal

Options
A. 2,3 only B. 1 only C. 1,3,4 only D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ64
Which paintings were uniquely known for its shading effects used in it ?

Options
A. Pattachitra paintings B. Pahari paintings C. Kalighat paintings D. Pithora paintings

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ65
Which of the following is NOT correctly matched School of painting?

Options
A. Mewar : Music B. Pahadi : Islamic
C. Kishengarh : Bani Thani D. Bundi : Ram Leela

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ66
Which paintings are also called as “Palagai Padam” because it is mostly done on wooden planks ?

Options
A. Kalamkari paintings , Andra Pradesh B. Manjusha paintings , Bihar
C. Thangka paintings , Sikkim D. Tanjore paintings, Tamil Nadu

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ67
Gesso work , ie the use of white lead powder , gambose , lime , powdered tamarind and glue ,
used as embossing material covered with gold foils , was a feature of ?
1. Mysore paintings 2. Tanjore paintings

Options
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ68
The Ajanta caves are mainly famous for which of the following types of paintings ?

Options
A. Miniature B. Fresco Paintings C. Kangra paintings D. Thread paintings

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ69
Which of the following dances are not matched correctly ?

Options
A. Singhi Cham : Sikkhim B. Lava Dance : Lakshadweep
C. Rauf Dance : Jammu and Kashmir D. Pandavani : Tamil Nadu

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ70
The painting of Green Tara , as Prajaparmita is found at ?

Options
A. Ajanta caves
B. Ellora caves
C. Sitanavassal caves
D. Alchi Gompa

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ71
Which of the following are true about Sadeli Art ?
1. It is an art form fabricated on wooden boxes , and is native to Gujarat
2. It’s origin can be traced back to , being brought to India by the Parsis from Iran

Options
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. None

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ72
Which of the following are matched correctly ?
1. Bihu : Bihar
2. Harikatha : Andhra Pradesh
3. Ghoomar : Rajasthan
4. Jhumar : Jharkhand

Options
A 2,3,4 only B. 1,2 only C. 3 only D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ73?
“Sanganeri Printing” was seen recently in the news. Which of the following are true about it ?
1. It is a hand block printing technique which originated in Sanganer in Rajasthan
2. It has received the Geographical Indication status
3. It generally has patterns of bright colours on white back grounds

Options
A. 1 and 3 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 2 only D. 1,2,3

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ74
Sangrai dance of the Mog tribes were recently in news. This belongs to ?

Options
A. Manipur
B. Telangana
C. Goa
D. Tripura

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ75
Which of the following are true with respect to Kangra paintings ?
1. The source of inspiration was the Vaishnavite traditions
2. Soft colours including cool blues and greens were used primarily
3. Lyrical treatment of themes distinguished Kangra painting from other styles

Options
A. 2,3 only B. 1 only C. 1,2,3 D. 2 only

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ76
Which of the following cave paintings used multiple colours, while painting?
1. Upper Paleolithic
2. Mesolithic
3. Chalcolithic

Options
A. 3 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1,2,3

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ77
Which of the following are true about Mathura school of art ?
1. It developed during post Mauryan age and reached its peak during Gupta age
2. Sculptures of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism can be found here
3. Spotted red sandstone was used here
4. Yaksha and Yakshini sculptures can be found here

Options
A. 2 and 4 only B. 1,3 and 4 only C. 1,2,3,4 D. none of these

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ78
Identify the painting
• It uses only 3 colours – pink, green and yellow
• It is also called Angika art , popular in Bhagalpur region
• It is done mostly on boxes made of bamboo, jute or paper
• Painted boxes are used in Bishahari puja, a festival dedicated to Snake God

Options
A. Kalamkari Painting, Andra Pradesh
B. Pichwai painting, Rajasthan
C. Manjusha Painting, Bihar
D. Warli Painting , Maharashtra

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ79
Which of the following embroidery with GI tags in India are matched correctly ?
1. Phulkari : Punjab
2. Sozani Tilla : Kashmir
3. Sujini : Bihar
4. Kantha : Kerala

Options
A. 1,2,3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1,3,4 only
D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ80
Which of the following styles of Music is said to be started by Amir Khusro ?

Options
A Drupad
B. Khayal
C. Tumri
D. Taranna

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ81
Girija Devi , the “Queen of Thumri” , passed away in 2017. She belonged to which gharana?

Options
A. Lucknow B. Jaipur C. Benaras D. Gwalior

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ82
Which one of the following is not a form of Carnatic Music?

Options
A. Thillana B. Tappa C. Slokam D. Kriti

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ83
Which of the following forms of Hindustani music are matched correctly?
1. Drupad : Oldest form of Hindustani music and patronized by Akbar
2. Khayal : Amir Khusro and Muhammed Shah Rangila associated with it
3. Thumri : Originated in Orissa and is influenced by Bhakti movement
4. Tarana : Singing in faster tempo , invented by Amir Khusro
5. Ghazal : Deals with singular subject , popularized by Amir Khusro

Options
A. 1,2,4,5 only B. 1,3,5 only C. 1,2,3,4,5 D. 4 and 5 only

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ84
Which of the following are true with respect to Hindustani and Carnatic music?
1. Hindustani has lesser number of Ragas compared to Carnatic music
2. Hindustani has influence from outside, but Carnatic is an indigenous musical form
3. Hindustani music has no scope of improvisation, whereas Carnatic has unlimited freedom
to do so
4. Vocals are more important in Carnatic , while vocals and instruments have equal
importance in Hindustani music
5. Hindustani and Carnatic music has no instruments in common in their performances

Options
A. 1,2,3,4,5 B. 2,3,4,5 only C. 1,2,3,4 only D. 1,2,4 only

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ85
Which of the following Ragas , best suit the description below ?
• It is a part of Hindustani Music
• It is identified with midnight timings of a day
• It is related to winter season of an year

Options
A. Khayal B. Drupad C. Megh D. Malkauns

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ86
Which of the following Ragas of Hindustani music are matched correctly with their timings?
1. Hindol : Dawn
2. Bhairava : Morning
3. Megh : Mid Day
4. Shri : Evening
5. Deepak : Night

Options
A. 1,2,3 only B. 2,3,4 only C. 4 and 5 only D. 1,2,3,4,5

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ87
“Thumri” music has which of the following essence in it ?
1. Devotion
2. Romance
3. Eroticism

Options
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1,2 and 3

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ88
Which dance form, literally means , sword and spear?

Options
A. ThangTa , Manipur
B. Kalaripayattu , Kerala
C. Silambam , Tamilnadu
D. Gatka , Punjab

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ89
Which of the following are related to Maharashta?
1. Thamasha , Theatre play
2. Mardani Khel , Martial art
3. Warli paintings
4. Gudi Padwa , Festival
5. Lavani Music

Options
A. 1,3,5 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 2,3,5 only
D. 1,2,3,4,5

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ90
Zikir and Ja Jin Ja are basically?

Options
A. Puppet forms in Goa B. Dance forms in Manipur
C. Music forms in Arunachal Pradesh D. Temple structures in Meghalaya

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ91
“Tangaliya” work is from ?

Options
A. Tamil Nadu B. Gujarat C. Mizoram D. Kerala

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ92
Which of the following martial art forms in India are matched correctly?
1. Khomlanai : Assam
2. Kalaripayattu : Kerala
3. Silambam : Sikkhim
4. Choliya : Uttharakhand

Options
A. 1,2 and 4 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ93
Which of the following are martial art forms from the North East?
1. Thang Ta
2. Chiebi Gad Ga
3. Inbuan Wrestling
4. Sarit Sarak

Options
A. 1,2,3 only
B. 1,4 only
C. 1,2,3,4
D. 2,4 only

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ94
‘Gatka’, a traditional martial art form , is historically related with?

Options
A. Gurkhas
B. Ezhavas
C. Ahmeddiya
D. Sikh Gurus

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ95
Which of the following are matched correctly?
1. Pushkar Fair : Rajasthan
2. Lavi Fair : Himachal Pradesh
3. Sonpur Fair : Bihar
4. Losar Festival : Ladakh

Options
A. 1 ,2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ96
Which of the following are true regarding Kumbh Mela in India?
1. It is mentioned in the Bhagavath Purana for the first time
2. Huen Tsang who visited during the time of Harsha has mentioned about it in his works
3. Ardh Kumhmela is held only at Allahabad and Haridwar
4. Recently Kumbh Mela has been made part of UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Options
A. 1,3 only
B. 3,4 only
C. 1,2,4 only
D. 1,2,3,4

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ97
Which of the following are true about Koodiyattam?
1. It is a Sanskrit theatre art form from Kerala
2. It was recently placed in the UNESCO’s intangible Heritage of Humanity
3. It is as old as the Sangam era of the south

Options
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2,3

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ98
“Dungchen” , a long wind instrument is closely related to which cultural event?

Options
A. Mudiyettu in Kerala B. Sankirtana in Assam
C. Thang Ta in Manipur D. Buddhist chanting in Ladakh

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#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ99
“Ankiya Naat” refers to?

Options
A. Poetic compilation by Rabindranath Tagore in Bengal
B. Musical compilation by Madhavacharya at Poona
C. Spiritual notes popularized after Vallabhacharya at Andra Pradesh
D. Theatre form popularized by Shankar Dev at Assam

#ArtnCulture-Set1-MCQ100
Which of the following festivals are matched correctly with their location?
1. Hiyang Tanaba : Manipur
2. Meenu Habba : Karnataka
3. Boita Bandana : Orissa
4. Narali Purnima : Maharashtra

Options
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2,3 and 4 only C. 1,3,4 only D. 1,2,3,4

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