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Art & Culture – Indian GK
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Q1. Warli painting, a tribal art form known for its simple geometric patterns, originates from which Indian state?
Answer 2
Explanation
Warli painting is a style of tribal art created by the Warli tribe, indigenous to Maharashtra.
Q2. The Ajanta Caves, renowned for their rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments, are located in which state?
Answer 2
Explanation
The Ajanta Caves are a series of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.
Q3. The traditional folk art form 'Madhubani Painting' is primarily associated with which region of India?
Answer 1
Explanation
Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila painting, originates from the Mithila region of Bihar.
Q4. The ancient Indian epic 'Ramayana' was authored by which revered sage?
Answer 2
Explanation
The Ramayana is traditionally attributed to the Hindu sage Valmiki.
Q5. 'Baisakhi' is a significant harvest festival celebrated predominantly in which Indian state?
Answer 2
Explanation
Baisakhi is a historical and religious festival in Sikhism and Hinduism, celebrated primarily in Punjab.
Q6. The Sun Temple at Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian state?
Answer 2
Explanation
The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha.
Q7. Which of the following classical dance forms originated in the state of Kerala?
Answer 2
Explanation
Kathakali is a major form of classical Indian dance, originating in Kerala.
Q8. Which of the following is one of the two main styles of Indian classical music?
Answer 1
Explanation
Indian classical music has two major traditions: Hindustani classical music and Carnatic classical music.
Q9. The festival of 'Onam' is celebrated with great fervor in which Indian state?
Answer 3
Explanation
Onam is an annual harvest festival celebrated predominantly by Malayalis in Kerala.
Q10. Which of the following musical instruments is primarily associated with Hindustani classical music?
Answer 3
Explanation
Sarod is a prominent stringed instrument used in Hindustani classical music.
Q11. 'Kathak' is a prominent classical dance form primarily associated with which part of India?
Answer 1
Explanation
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance, originating from North India.
Q12. 'Sattriya' is a classical dance form that originated in which Indian state?
Answer 2
Explanation
Sattriya is a major Indian classical dance form that originated in the monasteries of Assam.
Q13. 'Ghoomar' is a traditional folk dance form originating from which Indian state?
Answer 2
Explanation
Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan.
Q14. The famous 'Pashmina Shawl' is a traditional handicraft primarily from which Indian region?
Answer 1
Explanation
Pashmina refers to a fine type of cashmere wool, traditionally made in Kashmir.
Q15. The Group of Monuments at Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian state?
Answer 3
Explanation
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Karnataka, known for its ancient temples and ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire.
