Art and Culture Questions Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Who is the author of "India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium"?
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62de80b98c996774cb9384a4- 1APJ Abdul Kalamtrue
- 2Shashi Tharoorfalse
- 3Narendra Modifalse
- 4Arun Shouriefalse
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Answer : 1. "APJ Abdul Kalam"
Q: Willy Wonka is a fictional character from the children's storybook '______'.
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64919a11cae316dfef682f5f- 1Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandfalse
- 2Charlie and the Chocolate Factorytrue
- 3Matildafalse
- 4Charlotte's Webfalse
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Answer : 2. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
Explanation :
1. Willy Wonka is a fictional character from the children's storybook 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.
2. This book was written by Roald Dahl and first published in 1964 in the United States of America.
3. The character of Willy Wonka has also been featured in many movies and TV shows. The most famous portrayal was by Gene Wilder in the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'.
4. The character of Willy Wonka has been very popular among children. He is often seen as a mischievous and funny person, but he is also good at heart. They love children and want to keep them happy always.
Q: Which folk songs and dances were inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010?
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649198a0c7d7c7e0670cde30- 1Gairfalse
- 2Charifalse
- 3Kalbeliatrue
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Answer : 3. "Kalbelia"
Explanation :
1. In the committee meeting of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) held in November 2010 in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Kalbelia dance has also been included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage.
2. Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan were recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
3. Songs and dances are an expression of the traditional lifestyle of the Kalbelia community.
4. The Kalbelia dance is performed only by the women, while the men play instruments and provide the music.
5. The people of Kalbelia tribe once used to catch snakes professionally.
Q: 'Nagara' temples typically have a ______ style of architecture.
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649199a44e0960e0546bca00- 1South Indianfalse
- 2East Indianfalse
- 3North Indiantrue
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Answer : 3. "North Indian"
Explanation :
1. Nagara-style temples generally have a North Indian style of architecture.
2. The Nagara style is associated with the land between the Himalayas and the Vindhyas, the Dravidian style is associated with the land between the Krishna and Kaveri rivers, while the Vesara style is sometimes associated with the area between the Vindhya and Krishna rivers.
3. Nagara-style temples are mainly made up of four chambers. They are –
- sanctum sanctorum
- Jagmohan
- Natyamandir
- Bhogmandir
Q: Which Indian religious festival has recently been included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO, an organisation of the United Nations?
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647f5bade72c4684a1e2ed3e- 1Durga Pujatrue
- 2Ramnavamifalse
- 3Janmashtamifalse
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Answer : 1. "Durga Puja"
Q: Which Rashtrakuta ruler built the famous Kailash temple of Siva at Ellora?
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632c33135c208a6bf7eac6a3- 1Dantidurgafalse
- 2Amoghvarsha – Ifalse
- 3Krishan-Itrue
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Answer : 3. "Krishan-I "
Q: According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions ............ was knwon as the land gifted to Brahmanas?
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632c338e1656651c9ea2a3cb- 1vellanvagaifalse
- 2Brahmadeyatrue
- 3Shalabhogafalse
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Answer : 2. "Brahmadeya "
Q: In the context of Sufi traditions, what is the meaning of the word 'Sama'?
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64a2a292d19ae0083333d394- 1Recitation of sacred songstrue
- 2Magic Tricksfalse
- 3Disciplefalse
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Answer : 1. "Recitation of sacred songs"
Explanation :
In the context of Sufi traditions, the meaning of the word 'sama' can be summed up in the following points:
1. Meaning: "to hear"
2. Nature: A Sufi Ceremony
3. Objective: To concentrate the mind in the remembrance of God and grow spiritually
4. Celebrations: Often include singing, playing instruments, dancing, poetry recitation and prayers, wearing symbolic costumes, and other rituals.
5. Genres: Charki, Mevlawi, Qawwali
6. Effect: A Powerful Spiritual Experience

