Art and Culture Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

The ‘Rann Utsav’ is organised in which of the following states of India to promote tourism?

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    Gujarat
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    Rajasthan
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    Punjab
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    Maharashtra
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Answer : 1. "Gujarat"
Explanation :

1. Rann Utsav is a wonderful festival in Kutch, Gujarat.

2. Kutch Mahotsav features various Kutch attractions like White Rann, Mandvi beach, handicraft villages, Kutch textiles made by local artists, remarkable beautiful natural wonders and the heritage of Kutch.

3. Kutch, one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse districts of Gujarat, is a festive land of arts, crafts, music, dance, people and nature.

Q:

The first printed edition of the Ramcharitmanas by Tulsidas was published from ______ in 1810.

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    Delhi
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    Calcutta/Kolkata
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    Madras/Chennai
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    Bombay/Mumbai
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Answer : 2. "Calcutta/Kolkata"
Explanation :

1. The first printed edition of Ramcharitmanas written by great poet Tulsidas was published from William Fort College in Calcutta (Kolkata) in 1810.

2. This edition was edited by Pt. Sadal Mishra.

3. This edition was printed using the technique of litho printing.

4. Other major literary works of the great poet Tulsidas are-

* Vairagya Sandipani

* Janaki Mangal

* Parvati Mangal

* Vinay Party

*Literature Gems

* Hanuman Chalisa

* Geetawali

* Dohawali

Q:

What is 'Patriarchic Society'? 

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    System that values women more than men
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    System that values men more than women
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    System that values both men and women equally
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    System that values elders
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Answer : 2. "System that values men more than women"

Q:

In Indus Valley Civilization, Dholavira is famous for which of the following? 

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    Rockcut architecture
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    Seaport
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    Water Conservation
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    Pottery
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Answer : 3. "Water Conservation"

Q:

Match the columns.

Season                        Month according to Indian calendar

(A) Vasanta               (I) Chartra-Vaisakha

(B) Grishma              (II) Asvina-Kartika

(C) Varsha                (III) Sravana-Bhadra

(D) Sharada              (IV) Jyaistha-Asadha

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    A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
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    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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    A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
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    A-IV, B-III, C-1, D-II
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Answer : 1. "A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II"
Explanation :

Here all the columns are matching correctly.

(A) Vasanta                - Chartra-Vaisakha

(B) Grishma               - Jyaistha-Asadha

(C) Varsha                  - Sravana-Bhadra

(D) Sharada              - Asvina-Kartika

Q:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form of which Indian state? 

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    Kerala
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    Tamil Nadu
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    Assam
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    Manipur
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Answer : 2. "Tamil Nadu"

Q:

Shiv Kumar Sharma is associated with which instrument?

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    Sitar
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    Santoor
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    Nadaswaram
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    Dholak
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Answer : 2. "Santoor "

Q:

Who is the author of "India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium"?

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    APJ Abdul Kalam
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    Shashi Tharoor
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    Narendra Modi
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    Arun Shourie
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Answer : 1. "APJ Abdul Kalam"

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