Indian Art and Culture Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In which state of India is the Natyanjali festival celebrated?

1220 0

  • 1
    Goa
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Tamil Nadu
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Uttar Pradesh
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Rajasthan
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 2. "Tamil Nadu"

Q:

Which of the following is the state of origin of the Odissi dance form? 

1208 0

  • 1
    Andhra Pradesh
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Odisha
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Tamil Nadu
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Kerala
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 2. "Odisha "

Q:

Name the Muslim Invader who destroyed Nalanda University?

1207 0

  • 1
    Allaudin Khilji
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Muhammad Bin Tuglaq
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Muhammad Bin Qasim
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar"

Q:

Where is the Brihadeshwar temple built during the Chola period located? 

1204 0

  • 1
    Mysore
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Mahabalipuram
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Tanjavur
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Kanyakumari
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "Tanjavur"

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”.

1197 0

  • 1
    Kathak
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Odissi
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Bharatanatyam
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Kathakali
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

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 festivals is celebrated when the annual harvest takes place in Assam? 

1196 0

  • 1
    Lohri
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Pongal
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Magh Bihu
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Makaravilakku
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "Magh Bihu "

Q:

Who among the following is the first singer to be presented with India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna? 

1193 0

  • 1
    Ustad Ali Akbar Khan
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Hariprasad Chaurasia
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Bismillah Khan
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi "

Q:

Gangubai Hangal was an Indian vocalist of Hindustani classical tradition who was awarded the Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1973. From which of the following musical Gharanas did she belong?

1187 0

  • 1
    Patiala Gharana
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Agra Gharana
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Kirana Gharana
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Banaras Gharana
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "Kirana Gharana"

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully