Indian Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: ______ is a dance which combines speech, mime and pure dance.
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64c22d5fa4dbfb486bc9ea9c- 1Kathakalifalse
- 2Bharatanatyamfalse
- 3Mohiniattamfalse
- 4Kuchipuditrue
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Answer : 4. "Kuchipudi"
Explanation :
1. It is a traditional Indian classical dance originating from Andhra Pradesh.
2. It is an expressive dance form that combines dance, music and drama.
3. It requires extensive footwork.
4. It is one of the major forms of Indian classical dance.
5. It originated in a village called Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Q: In which state of India is Saga Dawa or the Triple Blessed Festival celebrated?
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64197e7fdcb650c1454cf334- 1Karnatakafalse
- 2Andhra Pradeshfalse
- 3Uttar Pradeshfalse
- 4Sikkimtrue
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Answer : 4. "Sikkim "
Q: ‘Kafuli’ is a delicacy of which of the following states’ cuisine?
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644bde939471d8ce70d429c0- 1Punjabfalse
- 2Assamfalse
- 3Sikkimfalse
- 4Uttarakhandtrue
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Answer : 4. "Uttarakhand"
Explanation :
Kafuli is a delicious dish of Uttarakhand prepared with leafy greens like spinach and fenugreek leaves. It is also known as Dhapdi in Garhwal.
Q: In Indus Valley Civilization, Kalibangan is famous for which of the following?
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632c58251656651c9ea39783- 1Rockcut architecturefalse
- 2Sea portfalse
- 3Cotton cultivationfalse
- 4Potterytrue
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Answer : 4. "Pottery "
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1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.
2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.
3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.
4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.
5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.
6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.
Q: Sabrimala Temple is located in?
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6047063df4cbdc23485933d7- 1Andhra Pradeshfalse
- 2Himachal Pradeshfalse
- 3Manipurfalse
- 4Keralatrue
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Answer : 4. "Kerala"
Q: The ‘Veeragase’ dance, performed during the Dusshera festival holds a special place in the folk dances of the state of ______.
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64bfcbc324c8d11f42a6ead9- 1Karnatakatrue
- 2Assamfalse
- 3Odishafalse
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Answer : 1. "Karnataka"
Explanation :
1. The 'Veeragase' dance performed during the Dussehra festival holds a special place among the folk dances of the state of Karnataka.
2. It is a vigorous dance which is based on Hindu mythology.
3. It is a vigorous dance based on Hindu mythology and involves very aggressive energy-drenching dance movements performed by Jangma.
Q: Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship Goddess Mahakali in which of the following states?
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6419befcfb0ff69a8ee9afc7- 1Telanganatrue
- 2Assamfalse
- 3Keralafalse
- 4Madhya Pradeshfalse
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Answer : 1. "Telangana"
Explanation :
Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Indian state of Telangana and some parts of Andhra Pradesh. During this festival, Goddess Mahakali is worshiped with offerings of food and other items. Devotees offer Bonalu (cooked rice, jaggery, curd, and other food items) to the goddess as a symbol of gratitude and seek her blessings for the well-being of their families and communities. The festival is marked by colorful processions, traditional music, and dance performances.
Q: The Paithani saree weaving industry is in which state?
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64c2135366a41f484c1659b8- 1Rajasthanfalse
- 2Gujaratfalse
- 3Maharashtratrue
- 4Assamfalse
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Answer : 3. "Maharashtra"
Explanation :
1. This type of saree is named after the Paithan city of Aurangabad Maharashtra state where they are hand woven.
2. They are made of the very finest silk and hence they are the most expensive sarees in India.
3. It is named after the Paithan village in which it is woven. There is zari (gold or silver) work in the saree.

