Indian Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Mukteshwara Temple is a 10th century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in __________.
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642c1d3672ca731a9917fa9c- 1Assamfalse
- 2Odishatrue
- 3Maharashtrafalse
- 4Gujaratfalse
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Answer : 2. "Odisha "
Q: With which of the following garden is the name of Nekchand Saini associated?
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642d474aed76c064b869086b- 1Shalimar Bagh, Srinagarfalse
- 2Rock Garden, Chandigarhtrue
- 3Hanging Garden, Mumbaifalse
- 4Vrindavan Garden, Mysorefalse
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Answer : 2. "Rock Garden, Chandigarh"
Explanation :
1. The famous Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh.
2. The first rock garden in India has been established in Chandigarh.
3. It was constructed in the year 1957 by Officer Nek Chand.
4. The first rock garden of Chandigarh is also known as Nek Chand Rock Garden.
Q: Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
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642434842b960e1a41861198- 1Andhra Pradeshfalse
- 2Keralatrue
- 3Tamil Nadufalse
- 4Assamfalse
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Answer : 2. "Kerala "
Q: Sattriya is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
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6419ba58fb0ff69a8ee9aa57- 1Manipurfalse
- 2Karnatakafalse
- 3Assamtrue
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Answer : 3. "Assam"
Q: With which of the following states is the folk dance named 'Terah Taali' traditionally associated?
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64a2b3a746047484bc8df811- 1Rajasthantrue
- 2Maharashtrafalse
- 3Assamfalse
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Answer : 1. "Rajasthan"
Explanation :
The folk dance named 'Terah Tali' is traditionally associated with Rajasthan.
1. Performed by women of the Kamad caste
2. It is done by tying 13 Manjeeras on different body parts.
3. Manjiras are played with rhythm
4. Padarla village of Pali district is the main centre of
5. This folk dance is performed in Baba Ramdev temple.
Q: Name the Indian classical dance form which is believed to be revealed by Lord Brahma to Bharata, a famous sage, who then codified this sacred dance in a Sanskrit text called ‘Natya Shastra”.
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64b183cee154aff53366c45d- 1Kathakfalse
- 2Odissifalse
- 3Bharatanatyamtrue
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Answer : 3. "Bharatanatyam "
Explanation :
1. Bharatanatyam is a fully developed dance form in Indian classical dance, which includes dance, music, singing and acting.
He was revealed by Lord Brahma to a famous sage Bharata.
2. Who then codified this sacred dance in a Sanskrit text called Natya Shastra.
3. Bharatanatyam is considered to be the oldest classical dance style of South India.
Q: Which of the following is the state of origin of the Odissi dance form?
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641071205bff3d098ddc73da- 1Andhra Pradeshfalse
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Answer : 2. "Odisha "
Q: Which of the following is a dance form from the state of Uttarakhand?
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64c24fb7a919c8488e0dce59- 1Therukoothufalse
- 2Choliyatrue
- 3Rouffalse
- 4Kutiyattamfalse
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Answer : 2. "Choliya"
Explanation :
1. Chholiya dance is a sword dance, meant to depict the martial arts traditions of the Kumaoni tribe.
2. This dance form is over a thousand years old, and is performed during local Rajput weddings.
3. There are four folk dances of Uttarakhand state.
- Chholiya: It is a sword dance that portrays the martial arts traditions of the Kumaoni tribe.
- Jhoda: It is a circular dance which is popular in both Garhwal and Kumaon regions.
- Tandi: It is a fast-paced dance which is popular in the Garhwal region.
- Langveer: It is a dance that depicts the stories of heroic warriors.

