Indian Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Gurmukhi, Dogri and Sindhi scripts originated from which script?

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    Sarada script
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    Brahmi script
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    Kushan script
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    Tankri script
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Answer : 1. "Sarada script"

Q:

Which one of the following books is NOT written by Munshi Premchand?

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    Godan
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    Mansarovar
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    Gaban
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    Guide
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Answer : 4. "Guide "

Q:

Which of the following awards was received by Vempati Chinna Satyam, an Indian Kuchipudi dancer, in 1998?

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    Padma Vibhushan
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    Padma Bhushan
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    Padma Shri
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    Tagore Puraskar
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Answer : 2. "Padma Bhushan"

Q:

Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship Goddess Mahakali in which of the following states?

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    Telangana
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    Assam
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    Kerala
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    Madhya Pradesh
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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:

Which of the following languages has contributed to the popularization of poet Chandidas?

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    Bengali
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    Hindi
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    Marthi
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    Gujarati
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Answer : 1. "Bengali"

Q:

Cheraw Dance is a traditional dance form of which state?

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    Assam
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    Mizoram
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    Sikkim
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    Arunachal Pradesh
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Answer : 2. "Mizoram"
Explanation :

A. Cheraw dance is a traditional dance in Mizoram

B. Features:

1. The men move rhythmically and play the bamboo, which is held horizontally near the ground.

2. Women dance by stepping in and out to the beat of the bamboo.

3. It is a festive dance usually performed on harvest occasions, festivals and other happy occasions.

C. Importance:

1. An important cultural heritage that reflects the rich culture and traditions of Mizoram.

2. Also reflects the spirit of unity and harmony of the people of Mizoram.


Q:

The annual festival of worship of 14 Gods, popularly known as Kharchi Puja was celebrated in ___.

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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Tamil Nadu
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    Tripura
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    Assam
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    Manipur
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Answer : 3. "Tripura"

Q:

Ms. Kamalini Asthana and Ms. Nalini Asthana are conferred with one of the top highest civilian awards of India, Padma Shri 2022. Which of the following dance forms of Banaras Gharana are they known for?

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    Odissi
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    Kathakali
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    Kuchipudi
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    Kathak
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Answer : 4. "Kathak"

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