Indian Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Cheraw Dance is a traditional dance form of which state?
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64b177e82dc867f593e94c5c- 1Assamfalse
- 2Mizoramtrue
- 3Sikkimfalse
- 4Arunachal Pradeshfalse
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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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6441299f0d865d025e62339f- 1Zia Mohiuddin Dagar - Rudra Vinafalse
- 2Kadri Gopalnath − Saxophonefalse
- 3Kumar Gandharva - Guitartrue
- 4Bombay Jayashree - Vocalistfalse
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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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64a2b227d19ae0083334f09e- 1Cuisinetrue
- 2folk dancefalse
- 3festivalfalse
- 4style of paintingfalse
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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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60f927cc16158a5eedae9945- 1Manipurfalse
- 2West Bengalfalse
- 3Assamtrue
- 4Mizoramfalse
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Answer : 3. "Assam"
Q: The tenth day after ______ Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijayadashami.
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64c23e3a29beb3482a35df95- 1Sharadtrue
- 2Ashadha Guptfalse
- 3Chaitrafalse
- 4Magha Guptfalse
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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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641961215bff3d098df4b7d8- 1Bharatanatyam and Kuchipuditrue
- 2Manipuri and Odissifalse
- 3Mohiniyattam and Manipurifalse
- 4Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattamfalse
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Answer : 1. "Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi "
Q: Who is the writer of ‘Becoming’?
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6438fa5e06979810acdfb352- 1Jhumpa Lahirifalse
- 2Sudha Murthyfalse
- 3Michelle Obamatrue
- 4Hillary Clintonfalse
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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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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.

