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2.How many languages are mentioned in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution?
22 Languages
4.Name the language that is derived from Swahili and is a part of Niger-Congo language family.
Siddi Language
6. How many languages of India have been granted the status of 'Classical language?
Six
7.Which is the oldest language of the world, given the status of 'Classical language?
Sanskrit
8.Which two languages were given the status of Classical language on the same year?
Kannada and Telugu
10.Name the group of languages that has maximum number of Classical languages status.
Dravidian
16.Braj Bhasha, Khari Boli, Bundeli and Kannauji belong to which category of Hindi?
Western Hindi
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18.What is the form of Hindi language that is spoken in Meerut, Delhi and Ambala regions?
Khari Boli
21.In which period, the impact of Alvaras and Nayanar on Tamil language was evident?
Pre Medieval Period (8th-9th Century AD)
23. Large scale development of Telugu language took place during the reign of
Krishnadeva Raya (Vijayanagara)
27.The second largest language family, the Dravidian languages are spoken mainly in which areas?
Southern India
28.The language family that is mainly spoken across the Himalaya regions of Ladakh, Himachal
Pradesh, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh is
Tibeto-Burman Language Family
29.Which language family had been the dominant language of the Ahom Kingdom in modern day
Assam?
Tai-Kadai Language Family
Indian Literature
1.The great Grammarian, whose work 'Ashtadhyayi' is considered as first standard work of Sanskrit'.
Panini
6.The Manusmriti, which is written in a narrative form, provides details of which system?
The Varna System
8.The Gita Govinda in the later form of Sanskrit was written by which poet?
Jayadev (12th Century AD)
12.A collection of Eighteen poetic works in the Sangama literature created during 100-500 AD is
known as
Patinenkilkanakku
14.Krishnadeva Raya's great work, which is regarded as an excellent Prabhandha in Telugu literature
is
Amukta-Malyada
16.Rabindranath Tagore won Nobel Prize for his which collections of work in Bengali, called
Geetanjali
3.An inscription of 14th Century BC, which describes the names of Vedic Gods, has been found in
Boghz-Koi (Afghanistan)
8.According to Hindu mythology, which serpent has offered himself as rope for churning the ocean?
Vasuki
11. Which book gives the equal importance to Jnana, Karma and Bhakti as a means of liberation?
Bhagawad Gita
13. The Jainas divided time into two major parts that a constitute one time cycle, that are
Utsarpini and Avasarpini
16. With reference to the religious practices in India, the Sthanakvasi' sect belongs to which religion?
Jainism
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17.Who was the first founder of Shwetambar sect during the first partition of Jaina sect?
Sthulabhadra
Indian Philosophy
4.Which cannot be modified or changed, while prakriti brings change in all objects?
Purush
5.According to Samkhya philosophy, what cannot be proved?
Existence of God
8.Yoga literally means the union of two principal entities, was started by
Patanjali
11.Which technique can control mind, body, soul and sense organs?
Yoga System
14.The complete dissolution of self, merging the mind and the object is known as
Samadhi
15.'All objects in the physical universe are reducible to a finite number of atoms', is the main basis of
which philosophy?
Vaisheshika Philosophy
21.The school concentrates on the philosophical teachings of the Upanishads, rather than the
Brahmanas is
The Vedanta School
26.Who was the compiler of the book called 'Sarva Darshan Sangrah?
Madhvacharya
Nimbarkacharya
4.The first site of Indus Valley Civilisation where we found a well built dockyard.
Lothal (Gujarat)
7.Which city of Indus Valley Civilisation was well known for its drainage system?
Harappa
10.Which technique was used for casting bronze during the Indus Valley Civilisation?
Lost Wax Technique
11.Bronze figure of copper dog and bird was found from which Indus Valley Civilisation site?
Lothal
12.Bronze figure of Bull was found from which Indus Valley Civilisation site?
Kalibangan
13.The famous finding of Dancing Girl of Indus Valley Civilisation was found from which location?
Mohenjo-daro
14.What is the material used for casting the figure of Dancing Girls?
Bronze
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15.Which is considered as most important terracotta figure finding of Indus Valley Civilisation?
Mother Goddess
16.What was the material used for creating pottery during Indus Valley Civilisation?
Red Clay
17.From which location, the famous painted Earthen Jar of Indus Valley Civilisation was found?
Mohenjo-daro
18.From which Indus Valley Civilisation sites, we found jewelleries in large scale?
Mohenjo-daro and Lothal
4. Which temple of Chhattisgarh built on the layout of early-Odisha style and Nalanda University?
Lakshmana Temple, Sirpur (550-800 AD)
5.The Maha Bodhi Temple Complex is a holy site related to which phase of Lord Buddha?
Enlightenment
7.Which key features were depicted about Buddha in Gandhara School of Art?
Four Types of Hand Gestures or Mudras
17.The rock cut Badami cave temples were constructed during the reign of which king?
Pulakesin Ist
19.Most Jain temples of North India were constructed in which temple architecture style?
Nagra Style
Jain Architecture
1.Which is the most famous Jain monument built based on the style of Maru-Gurjara architecture?
Dilwara Temple (built by Vimal Shah)
1. Who described the palaces of the Mauryan Empire as one of the greatest creations of mankind?
Megasthenes
2. Name the rock-cut cave carved at Barabar hills that belong to Ashoka.
Lomas Rishi Cave
5. Which Chinese traveller described the Mauryan places as God gifted monuments?
Fahein
7 . Which material was the principle building material used during Mauryan Empire?
Wood
8.What was the principle material used for construction of Ashoka pillars?
Chunar Sandstone
14.Which Mauryan architecture was the first tangible evidence of spread of Buddhism?
Rock Edicts
16.During the Mauryan Period, which were the centres of NBPW pottery?
Kosambi and Patliputra
1.During which time period, the art of sculpture reached its climax?
Post-Mauryan Period
2.During the Post-Mauryan Period, which types of rock-cut caves were developed?
Chaitya and Viharas
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
7.The caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri are famous for which inscription?
Hathigumpha Inscription
9.Which caves of Udayagiri is famous for its beautiful sculptures and is double storied?
Ranigumpha Cave
18.At which region, initial development of Amaravati School of Art took place?
Banks of Krishna River
2.Which two prominent temple architecture styles developed during the Gupta Period?
Nagara and Dravidian Temples Styles
4.During which period for the first time, bricks and dressed stones were used for temple construction?
Gupta Period
8.The style of temple architecture that became popular in Northern India is known as
Nagara
9.With the reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to
A Style of Temple Construction
12.Which is the most celebrated temple of Central India in terms of architectural development?
Kandariya Mahadeo Temple at Khajuraho
16.Name the temple built by Raja Bhimdev I of the Solanki Dynasty in Gujarat.
The Sun Temple, Modhera (1026AD)
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24.Who built the series of Shore temples at Mahabalipuram, the earliest Dravidian style?
Pallava Kings
26.Name the temple built by Rajendra Chola I, which is the largest and tallest of all Indian temples.
Rajarajeshwar (Brihadeshwara) Temple
27.Name the temple in Western India, which has been completely built by carving a rock mountain.
Kailashnath Temple
29.Which temple is sometimes called hybrid or vesara due to its unique style which as neither
completely Dravida nor Nagara?
Hoysaleshwara Temple, Halebid
32.The Ekambaranath (Kanchipurans) temple is the example of which style of temple architecture?
Mahendra Style
34. Which is considered as the most famous example Rajasimha style of temple construction?
Kailasha Temple, Kanchi
36.The first rock-cut Pallava temple, Mandagappattu temple was constructed by whom?
Mahendra I
41.The Sangamesvara and the Virupaksha temples were build according to which temple style?
Dravidian Style
43.Which temple was constructed by Hoysala King Vinaditya Ballel in 1043 AD?
Somnathpur Temple
44. Which temple was built by Vishnuvardhana to commemorate Victory over Cholas?
Chenna Kesava Temple
48.During which period, the Dravidian style of temple architecture got fully developed?
Chola Period
1. Who has built a dome shaped gate made of red sandstone with white marble inlay and inscriptions
engraved in the ancient Naskh Script?
Alauddin Khilji (Alai Darwaja)
2.Qutub Minar of Delhi was named after the revered saint of Delhi, called
Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki
3.Two most striking miniature of Medieval times in India that were made during Delhi Sultanate
period?
Qutub Minar (Delhi) and Chand Minar (Daulatabad Fort)
4.Which architectural specimen is considered as the beginning of the Tomb architecture in India?
Tomb of Iltutmish
5. Whose tomb in Delhi Sultanate was built on a fortress which stands within an artificial lake?
Tomb of Ghiasuddin Tughlaq
7. Under whose patronage the Vishnu temple at Delhi was converted as Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque?
Qutbduddin-Aibak
10. Which rulers of Delhi Sultanate are regarded for introduction of four centred arch and octagonal
plan of tomb building?
Tughlaqs
13.What was the unique feature of Jama Maszid of Agra that became a prominent feature of Mughal
architecture?
Structures in the Middle of Garden
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4.Which tomb in Bengal is a modified version of the cube and hemisphere of the Islamic style with the
dome being supported by thick walls?
The Eklakhi Tomb (1425 AD)
5.The Purana Qila and the Quila Kohna Masjid inside was built during the reign of
Sher Shah Suri
9.In Bengal's architecture, which new feature was introduced by Mughal Emperors?
Use of Native Bamboo Structures in Bricks
10.Which building of Bengal is considered as the finest example of mature style of architecture?
Dakhil Darwaza
12. Which minar of Bengal was influenced by the Qutub Minar of Delhi?
Feroz Minar
17. Which are the famous examples of conversion temples into Mosque in the Malwa region?
Kamal Maula Masjid, Lal Masjid, Malik Mughis Masjid
20. Which famous mahal at Mandu was constructed facing the Jami Masjid?
Ashrafi Mahal
24.Which famous mahal of Mandu in its shape, dimension and position gives the illusion of a ship?
Jahaaz Mahal
25. Under which Emperor of Bijapur, the Bijapur style of architecture developed?
Adil Shah
27.Which famous building of Bijapur shows the finest example of bulbous dome and lower part
wrapped in rose/lotus petal?
Gol Gumbaz
29.Which was used as the principle material for construction of Gol Gumbad?
Dark Gray Basalt
31.Which famous structure of Bijapur is one of the biggest single chamber structure of the world?
Gol Gumbaz
1.What were the two major techniques used by Mughal rulers in their architectures in India?
Tessellation (Mosaic Designs) and Pietra Dura (Cut and Fit Technique)
2.Surface decorations based on rhythmic linear patterns of scrolling and interlacing foliage is known
as
Arabesque Technique
3.Mughal ruler Akbar's earliest architectural monuments Delhi Gate and Jahangiri Mahal are
located at which place?
Agra Fort
4.Which Mughal ruler's reign is considered as the 'golden age of architecture' in medieval India?
Shah Jahan (1628-1658 AD)
5.Name the mosque built by Shah Jahan that has unusual form of three superimposed domes with a
rectangular frame.
Moti Masjid, Lahore Fort
14.The Humayuns tomb was the precursor of which famous Mughal structure?
Taj Mahal
17.The Sher Shah Suri masjid of Patna was build in which style?
Afghan Architectural Style
19.Which city of Mughal was the first planned city that was built by Akbar?
Fatehpur Sikri
21.Which famous Hindu Temple of Vrindavan was built and patronised by Akbar?
Temple of Govind Dev
22.At which place, Akbar had representatives of different religions discuss their faith and gave
private audience?
Diwan-i-Khas
29.The 7th city of Delhi 'Shahjahanabad' was built by which Mughal Emperor?
Shah Jahan
30.The world famous Mughal structure Taj Mahal' was constructed in memory of which Queen of
Shah Jahan?
Mumtaz Mahal
32. Which structure was made by Aurangzeb in Aurangabad for his wife Rabbia-ud-Daurani?
Bibi Ka Maqbara
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33.Which mosque at the time of completion in 1673 was the largest in the world and was built by
Aurangzeb?
Badshahi Mosque
Colonial Architecture
1.With the arrival of British in India, the architectural buildings were influenced by
Greco-Roman Style (Gothic Architectural Style)
2.One of the most prominent buildings of the Colonial Architecture highly influenced by Taj Mahal is
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
3.Name the colonial building whose foundation stone laid by King George V in 1906 and formally
opened in 1921.
Victoria Memorial
4.English Architect Edward Lutyens invented his own new order of classical architecture, which was
known as
The Delhi Onl
5.The Churches and cathedrals build during Portuguese were built in which style?
Iberian Style
Indian Sculpture
1.Where did the famous stone statue of Bearded Man found in Harappan Civilisation?
Mohenjo Daro
2.Where did the famous Bull Seal of Indus Valley Civilisation was found?
Lothal (Gujarat)
6.The sculptures of Sarnath School emerged in Northern India in 5th century AD primarily made of
Chunar Sandstone
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7.By what other name was the style of Gandhara sculpture known?
Greek Buddhist Style
10.From where is the most important statue of Buddha found in Mathura sculpture style?
Katra
12.Which date is marked on the idol of the Kushan Period Bodhisattva found from Sarnath?
Kanishka Samvat-3
17.In which cave have the idols of Nataraja Shiva engraved in 16 different postures been found?
Cave No. 1 of Badami
18.Which is the most famous Buddha statue among the Ajanta sculptures?
Mahaparinirvana Idol
20.Name the place, where Ashokan pillar is facing towards the North, the direction of Buddha's last
voyage.
Vaishali (Bihar)
21. The large statues of Yakshas and Yakhinis are found mainly at
Patna, Vidisha and Mathura
22.Where did the life-size standing image of a Yakshini of the Mauryan Period found?
Didarganj (Patna, Bihar)
25.The practice of making idols of dead kings started in the Kushan Period, what is it called?
Devakul
26.The Pallava Period bronze images of the eighth century show Shiva in the form of
Ardhaparyanka Asana (One Leg Kept Dangling)
27.When dynasty began the portrait sculpture of royal kings and queens practices in large scale?
Vijayanagara Dynasty (Krishnadeva Raya)
29. In which temple is the idol of Ravana lifting Mount Kailash engraved?
At Kailash Temple
34.What were the main sculptures made of in the Early Medieval Period?
From Limestone
37.What were the famous centers of sculpture in the Modern period during the British Period?
Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bombay, Jaipur, Gwalior and Chennai
Indian Paintings
2.Located in the Almora District of Uttarakhand, this cave is also known as 'one lakh caves'
Lakhudiyar Cave
4.The expression of ideas through very few lines is the most important feature of
Bhimbetka Cave Painting
7.The classical age of painting also referred as the Buddhist cave paintings, related to which period?
Post Mauryan Period
8.The paintings, which were created before the Ajanta and Bagh Caves is known as
Jogimara Caves
13.Which cave paintings have elements of Brahmanical, Jaina and Buddhist themes?
Ellora Cave Paintings
14.Which Buddhist caves have single, double and triple storeys floors?
Ellora (Cave No. 12)
16.Which Bagh cave is famously known as 'Pandava Caves' and has best preserved paintings?
Cave No. 2
17.The Fresco-Secco art form' first found in India in the paintings of which type of form?
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19.The later form, known as the complex method of the fresco style of paintings found in which type
of painting?
Chola Paintings
1.Where did the earliest example of miniature painting in manuscripts found in India?
Pala School of Paintings (Bengal)
2.The major or the entire theme of Pala School of Art was based on
Vajrayana Buddhism
3.The painting form, which developed largely in Western parts of India known as
Apabhramsa School of Painting
5.Best preserved and famous Vijayanagara paintings are depicted on the walls of
Veerabhadra Temple of Lepakshi
7.The earliest examples of Deccani painting found as a volume of poems, during the reign of
Hussain Nizam Shah I of Ahmednagar
9.The painting based on Yogini theme, found only in which Deccan Sultanate?
Paintings of Bijapur Sultanate
12.The depiction of 'Majnu in chains in front of Laila' was painted by which painter?
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16."The Girl and the Parrot' of Tutinama was created during the reign of
Akbar
18. Which painter of Jahangir's era was master in the depiction of birds and flowers in the paintings?
Ustad Mansoor
22.Which painter of Akbar's era had committed suicide due to 'mania disorder?
Daswant
27.To which painter did Jahangir bestow the title of Nadir-Uz Zaman'?
Abul Hassan
28. Who coined the term 'Rajput Paintings' refer to paintings of Rajasthan?
Anand Coomaraswamy (1916)
Mewar School
31.Bikaner style was most developed during the reign of which ruler?
Anoop Singh (NDA 2000)
33.Keshav Das, renowned painter of Bundi school is known for his atmospheric description of the
twelve months, known as
Baramasa
37.Under whom Dhola-Maru (1804) painting of Jodhpur School of Painting was created?
Man Singh (1803-1843 AD)
38.Who is credited with bringing the Kishangarh style of painting to its peak?
To Raja Sawant Singh
43.Famous painters Devidas' and 'Manku' are related to which painting style?
Basohli Style
44.During the reign of which ruler did the maximum development of Kangra painting style take
place?
Sansar Chand (Katoch Dynasty)
47.Shamnath and Hardas were the court painters of which King of Garhwal?
Prithpal Shah
2.In which year was Raja Ravi Varma, a famous painter of the Modern Age, born?
1848 AD (Travancore)
4.Who established India's first National Art School, Kala Bhavana at Shantiniketan?
Rabindranath Tagore
6. Which Indian painter was known as the Father of the Folk Renaissance' in India?
Jamini Roy
8.In which year, Nandlal Bose, a famous painter had become the Principal of Kala Bhawan
(Shantiniketan)?
1923
9.An Indo-Hungarian, who emerged as a unique female artist and contributed immensely to Modern
Indian Art was
Amrita Shergill (1913-1941)
13.Paintings of various armed gods or images of women at work like carrying water pots, etc. are
features of
Madhubani Paintings
14.In which painting, the Kohbar (traditional room of the married couple) in the Folklore of Bihar
region are drawn?
Madhubani Paintings
15.Mahasundari Devi is the famous artist of which style of India Folk paintings?
Madhubani Paintings
19.The Chewed bamboo stick is used for which purpose in Warli paintings?
As Paintbrush
23.In Pata painting, the cloth is rubbed with a stone device to bring smoothness and shine is called
Mohra
24.The two major epics, where Srikalahasti style of Kalamkari painting derives its themes are
The Ramayana and Mahabharata
27.Who were the leading British painters, who drew captivating art forms?
Thomas Daniel and William Daniel
28.Which British painter made the famous Oil Painting of Muhammad Ali Khan, the Nawab of
Arcot?
George Wilson
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33. Which is the folk paintings of Rathvas and Bhilalas tribes of Gujarat and is more ritual rather
than art form?
Pithora Art
36. In which art form, images of Buddha paintings are made on the cotton or silk cloth?
Thangka Paintings
38. Which paintings are drawn mainly in festivals and ceremonies all over India?
Floor Paintings
2.From what period has the literary evidence of music been found?
Vedic Period
3.In which Veda, the methods of reciting Vedic Mantras have been described?
In Samaveda
5.Apart from the Vedic texts, in which texts there is mention of various musical instruments?
Mahabharata and Ramayana Texts
6.In which literature is the discussion of musical instruments found in South India?
In Sangam Literature
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1.Which form of music came into existence during the Medieval Period?
Classical Music
3.Which Sufi Saint and poet invented many ragasand instruments like sitar and tabla?
Amir Khusro
5.In which period did Hindustani classical music reach its zenith?
During the Mughal Period
6.Swami Haridas, Tansen, Baijubawra, Adarang, Sadrang and Mirabai etc. were the leading
musicians of which period?
Medieval Times
9.Who was the Nawab of Lucknow who encouraged the singing of Thumri?
Wajid Ali Shah
10.In which period did the Sangeet Gharana come into existence?
In The Medieval Period
11. Which historian said that '36 singers had royal shelter in Akbar's court?
Abul Fazl
12.Which one instrument was the Mughal emperor Akbar proficient in playing?
Nagad
17.Who said that there has not been a singer like Tansen in India for the last thousand years?
Abul Fazl
19.The famous musician Baz Bahadur of Akbar's time was king of which region of Indian
subcontinent?
Malwa
20.Vilas Khan, Chhatar Khan, Makkhu and Hamjan were famous musicians of whose period?
Jahangir
21.Which ghazal singer was given the title 'Anand Khan' by Jahangir?
Shouki
22.Lal Khan, Khushal Khan and Vishram Khan were the court musicians of which ruler?
Shah Jahan
22.Which musician was given the title of Gunasamundar (guna ocean) by Shah Jahan?
Lal Khan
1.Where were the major centers of music education till the 18th century?
In the Musical Gharanas
2.In which period, music colleges were established for music education?
In Modern Period
1.Which is the unit of measure in music between the various consecutive pitches?
The Sruti
2.Which Academy is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama and music in India?
Sangeet Natak Akademi
3.Where is the oldest music college of Madhya Pradesh, Madhav Sangeet College' located?
Gwalior
4.What are the two major characteristic elements of Indian Classic Music?
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Hindustani Music
1. The roots of Hindustani classical music can be traced back to the period of
Delhi Sultanate
3.Which is the oldest Gharana amongst all the Gharanas that is started by Amir Khusrau in 13th
century AD?
Delhi Gharana
5.Musical instruments such as Tabla, Sarangi, Sitar, Santoor, Flute and Violin belong to which type of
music?
Hindustani Music
6.The Raga which is invented by Mia Tansen and sung early in the morning is
Raga Todi
8.In which style of singing, the swara is used to create an emotional mood by means of elongation and
Kanas?
Kirana Gharana
Carnatic Music
1.In the contrast of Hindustani, the Carnatic music gives more emphasis on
Vocal
5.The final part of Pallavi, where the artist improvises freely and come back to the original theme, is
called
Ragamalika
6.Identify the improvised section in Carnatic music that performed with drummer in medium and fast
speeds.
Swara-Kalpana
Folk Music
1.The major characteristic of Folk music is that the knowledge was transmitted through
Orally (Not Written Sources)
3.Name the Folk music of Tamil Nadu that is the fusion version of Gramathisai (Village Folk music)
and Ganathisai (City Folk music).
Naattupurapaattu
Singing Styles
11.Ustad Wazir Khan, Ahmed Ali Khan, Bahram Khan, Haider Baksh and Vilayat Khan etc. are the
singers of which musical genre?
Dhamar Style
13.Begum Akhtar, Girija Devi, Siddheshwari Devi and Rasoolan Bai etc. are related to which style of
singing?
Thumri Style
16.Shori Miyan, Miyan Gammu and Tarachand contributed to which singing style?
Tapa Style
Poetry Songs
2.Mehndi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Jagjit Singh and Begum Akhtar are related to which genre of music?
Ghazal
Famous Ragas
5.Deepchandi, Rupak, Jhumar, Japatala, Tilwara, Ektal and Nrital etc. are the main rhythms of
which music?
Hindustani Music
6.Jhaptal and Rupak Taal are the rhythms of which musical style?
Carnatic Style
1.Indian Classical Dances are comprised of three main components, namely has may
Natya, Nritta, Nritya
3.From which site of the Harappan civilisation has the dancer's statue been found?
Mohenjodaro
9.In which dance form, the shape of the body is considered to be similar to the letter 'S' of English?
Tribhanga Dance Form
10.What is the total number of rasa that are present in Indian dance form?
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1.Name the two fundamental forms (bhava) of classical dance that originated from the dance of Lord
Shiva and Parvati.
Tandava and Lasya
4. Which dance is also known as Ekaharya, where one dancer takes on many roles in a single
performance?
Bharatanatyam
5.Bharatanatyam form of dance is slow moving, but at times fast and fluid, therefore it is known as
Fire Dance
6.All the major classical dance forms belonged to Lasya dance form, except
Kathakali (Tandava Form)
8.Name the Malayalam poet, who revived the modern form of Kathakali in 20th century.
Vallathol Narayana Menon .
11. Which is the most popular form of Kuchipudi, where dancers dance on a bronze plate with
Earthen pot?
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Matka
13.Name the classical dance form that involved intricate footwork and pirouette.
Kathak
14.Who revived the modern form of Kathak by establishing Kathak Training Centre at Khandala?
Leela Sokhe (Menka)
15. Which is the only dance form that has four different Gharanas?
Kathak (Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras and Rajgarh)
18.Who is considered as the revivalist of Odissi dance to retain its distinct identity in post-
independence?
Kalicharan Patnaik
19. Name the three school of Odissi dance that developed since its inception.
Mahar, Nartala and Gotipua Form
20.The three-bend concept of Indian sculpture that is largely derived in Odissi dance form is known
as
Tribhanga Concept
21. Which form of dance styles originated from North- Eastern India is also known as Lai Haraoba?
Manipuri
23.In which year, Sattriya was given the status of a classical dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi?
2000
24. The names of male and female dancers in Sattriya dance form of Assam is known as
Purush Pak (Male) and Prakriti Pak (Female)
25.Name the monastery, where Sattriya dance originated as a part of Neo-Vaishnavite Movement.
Sattra Monastery by Srimanta Sankardev
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5. In terms of various dance form of Madhya Pradesh, what is the meaning of 'Kathi"?
Folk Dance
6. In which state has the Jawara Dance form to celebrate wealth, originated in
Madhya Pradesh
7. Which is the famous dance of Jammu and Kashmir, which is performed by women after
harvesting?
Rauf Dance
13.The main dance performed on the return of the procession during marriage in Kangra is called
tonggo
Jhamakra Dance
Theatre/Drama
1. Name the oldest traditional theatre form of Gujarat, which existed from 14th century AD.
Bhavai
Puppetry
2.The earliest reference to the art of puppetry is found in which Tamil classic.
Silappadikaaram
Indian Cinema
2.By whom was the first cinema established in the year 1900?
By Major Warwick .
4.The first silent feature created by NG Chitre and G Tarni in the year 1912.
Pundalik
16.When was the International Film Festival of India organised for the first time?
In the Year 1952
3.Which is the major agricultural festival of Nagaland, held for 07 days starting from 1st December
every year?
Hornbill Fair Festival
4.Name the largest crafts mela in the world, which showcases the richness and diversity of the
handicrafts and handlooms of India.
Surajkund
5.Which is the biggest cattle fair of Asia that starts on Kartik Purnima and extents from fifteen to
thirty days?
Sonepur Cattle Fair, Bihar
6.Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, is held every
12 Years
25. Mention the fair that is held every year at Bhaironthan, Sivni (MP)?
Math Ghoghara
28.Sonpur fair is also famous for another name. Mention the name?
Harihar Kshetra
5.Name the place of Rajasthan where 'Gulabi Gangaur' is celebrated on Chaitra Shukla.
Nathadwara
6.Name the festival that is celebrated 4th of waxing moon of Hindu month of Bhadrapada
Ganesh Chaturthi
7. Which festival is closely associated to the legendary King Bali, who comes to Earth to meet their
subjects?
Onam
9.Name the festival of Kerala that is celebrated as 'new year' and involves the worship of Lord Vishnu
and Lord Krishna,
Vishu
10.Rongali Bihu is celebrated in Assam. It is also known as Bohag Bihu. It marks the beginning of
Assamese New Year
11.Which festival is also called 'Dala Puja' devoted to worshiping the Sun is traditionally celebrated
by the people of Bihar?
Chhath Puja
13.What is the name of flagship festival that encompasses the birth anniversary of Guru Ghasidas?
Maghi Purnima (Chhattisgarh)
14.Name the great festival in Hinduism that marked considered as the 'world's largest congregation of
religious pilgrims'.
Kumbh Mela
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Buddhist Festival
2.Name the festival that is held at the biggest monastery in Ladakh, representing the richest display of
Tibetan culture in India.
Hemis Festival
3.The Buddhist festival which bears great significance as it marks the arrival of Tibetan New Year is
called
Losar Festival
4.An illustrious festival that celebrates Buddhist teachings is observed in Andhra Pradesh known as
Lumbini Festival
Jain Festivals
2. Which Jaina festival held once every 12 years in veneration of Gomateswara Bahubali at
Sravanbelagola?
Mahamastakabhisheka
3.On which day, the eighteen kings of North Indian territories, the followers of Mahavira, lighted
lamps to symbolise Lord Mahavir's knowledge?
Deepawali
4.This festival is known as repentance and forgiveness in Jainism and celebrated in the month of
Shravana and Bhadrapada. It is called
Paryushana
Sikh Festivals
1.At which festival, Guru Gobind Singh established Khalsa Panth in Sikhism?
Baisakhi
2.Sikhs celebrates this festival at Muktsar in Punjab, to commemorate the heroic fight of the Chali
Mukte (the Forty Liberated Ones), it is called
Maghi
3.Name the Sikh festival that started by Guru Gobind Singh is celebrated a day after Holi.
Holla Mohalla
Christian Festivals
Jewish Festivals
Muslim Festivals
1.Identify the festival that is celebrated by Muslims as 'Night of Freedom from the Fire of Hell'.
Shab-e-Barat
2.What is the name of the festival that is celebrated at the birthday of Hazrat Muhammed?
Eid Milad ul Nabi
3.It is the Muslim festival that is termed as 'mourning festival' and celebrated in the memory of
Hussein Ibn Ali.
Muharram
2.Name the festival that marks the birth anniversary of Zoroaster which falls on the 6th day of the
Parsi month (August/September).
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Khordad Sal
3.The mourning day of Parsi that signifies the death anniversary of the Prophet Zoroaster is called
Zarthost No-Deeso
3.The colourful art named Nandana block print which uses graceful yet aligned arrangements of
motifs on fabric is practiced in Tarapur village of
Madhya Pradesh
5.Name the place which is well known for embroidery A form of 'Chikanakari'.
Lucknow (UP)
10.In which scripture, there was a mention that Madurai. Kalinga and Kashi were the famous centres
for cotton fabric?
Arthashastra
11.Which Chinese traveller mentioned about the silk and cotton of India during Harshavardhan
period?
Hiuen-Tsang
12.Bharuch in Gujarat was famous for which industry during Ancient India?
Textile
Yellow
15. During the Sultanate period, which industry was famous in India?
Textile Industry
16.Cambay was famous for which type of industrial production in Medieval period?
Silk
1.Chander is famous for its Chanderi Cotton Sarees. Mention the state where this belongs to
Madhya Pradesh
4.Jamdani style of handicraft can be traced out from which period in India?
Gupta Era
6.In contemporary times, which place is the important center for Khinkhwab?
Banaras
7.Name the GI tagged double ikat woven sari, made in Patan, Gujarat and worn only by those
belonging to royal and aristocratic families in the past.
Patola
2. What is the name of this martial art that was introduced by the Sikh warriors and its earlier
version was called Shastar Vidya?
Gatka
3.What is the name of this martial art form that uses footwork and attacks the body at different levels
such as a snake, hawk, tiger or monkey?
Silambam (Tamil Nadu)
5. Name the martial art form of Manipur where it practices with sword, and the spear.
Thang Ta
6.Thoda martial art form, that relies on a player's skill of archery and can be dated back at the time
of Mahabharata, originated in
Himachal Pradesh
11.In which Indian scripture, there is detailed mentioning about Boxing and Wrestling?
Mahabharata
13.A form of martial art associated primarily with the Sikhs of Punjab. Mention the name of this art.
Gatka
14.Name the Sikh Guru who started the Gatka martial art.
Guru Hargovind