Indian Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer

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:

Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT?

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    Zia Mohiuddin Dagar - Rudra Vina
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    Kadri Gopalnath − Saxophone
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    Kumar Gandharva - Guitar
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    Bombay Jayashree - Vocalist
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Answer : 3. "Kumar Gandharva - Guitar"

Q:

In the context of the culture of Uttarakhand, 'Kafuli' is the name of a:

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    Cuisine
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    folk dance
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    festival
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    style of painting
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Answer : 1. "Cuisine"
Explanation :

1. 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:

Sattriya Nritya is a classical dance form of which Indian state?

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    Manipur
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    West Bengal
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    Assam
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    Mizoram
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Answer : 3. "Assam"

Q:

The tenth day after ______ Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijayadashami.

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    Sharad
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    Ashadha Gupt
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    Chaitra
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    Magha Gupt
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Answer : 1. "Sharad"
Explanation :

1. The tenth day of Sharad Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijayadashami.

2. Vijayadashami (Dussehra) is a Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It is also known as Dussehra.

3. It is a day when people resolve to give up their bad habits and thoughts and start afresh.

Q:

Yamini Krishnamurthy is known for which classical dance form?

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    Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi
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    Manipuri and Odissi
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    Mohiniyattam and Manipuri
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    Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam
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Answer : 1. "Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi "

Q:

Who is the writer of ‘Becoming’?

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    Jhumpa Lahiri
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    Sudha Murthy
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    Michelle Obama
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    Hillary Clinton
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Answer : 3. "Michelle Obama"
Explanation :

The book 'Becoming' is written by Michelle Obama. Becoming is the memoir of former United States first lady Michelle Obama published in 2018. The book talks about her roots and how she found her voice, as well as her time in the White House, her public health campaign, and her role as a mother.


Q:

The Paithani saree weaving industry is in which state?

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    Rajasthan
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    Gujarat
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    Maharashtra
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    Assam
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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.

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