Indian Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following is a dance form from the state of Uttarakhand?

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    Therukoothu
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    Choliya
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    Rouf
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    Kutiyattam
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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.

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:

Which state of India organizes 'Rann Utsav' every year?

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    Maharashtra
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    Gujarat
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    Madhya Pradesh
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    Rajasthan
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Answer : 2. "Gujarat "
Explanation :

1. Rann Utsav is a wonderful festival in Kutch, Gujarat.

2. Kutch Mahotsav features various Kutch attractions like White Rann, Mandvi beach, handicraft villages, Kutch textiles made by local artists, remarkable beautiful natural wonders and the heritage of Kutch.

3. Kutch, one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse districts of Gujarat, is a festive land of arts, crafts, music, dance, people and nature.

Q:

Sattriya is a classical dance form of which Indian state?

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    Manipur
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    Karnataka
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    Assam
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    Kerala
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Answer : 3. "Assam"

Q:

Who among the following teamed up with flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia and guitarist Brij Bhushan Kabra and produced a concept album, ‘C all of the Valley’ (1967)?

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    Bhajan Sopori
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    Shivkumar Sharma
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    Tarun Bhattacharya
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    Satish Vyas
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Answer : 2. "Shivkumar Sharma"

Q:

 Which Bharatanatyam dancer became the second youngest dancer to be honoured with the 'Padma Shri' award in 1991? 

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    Hema Malini
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    Narthaki Nataraj
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    Saroj Khan
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    Alarmel Valli
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Answer : 4. "Alarmel Valli"

Q:

Which among the following metal was not found in the Harappan Civilization?

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    Gold
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    Copper
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    Silver
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    Iron
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Answer : 4. "Iron"

Q:

Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form of which Indian state? 

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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Kerala
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    Tamil Nadu
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    Assam
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Answer : 2. "Kerala "

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