Arts and Culture - General Knowledge Questions

A)
Jalauddin Khilji
B)
Alauddin Khalji
C)
Mubark Shah
D)
Khusrau Shah

Correct Answer :   Alauddin Khalji

A)
8th century
B)
9th century
C)
10th century
D)
11th century

Correct Answer :   10th century

With regards to metrics Utpala was the only important writer on Sanskrit metres. He lived in the latter hall of the tenth century AD.

A)
6th century AD
B)
8th century AD
C)
9th century AD
D)
10th century AD

Correct Answer :   10th century AD

The Muktesvara temple of Orissa was built most probably in the middle of the tenth century AD. This temple is considered as the gem of Orissan architecture. Its parts are so beautifully adjusted that the disposition of the whole is elegant as well as effective.

A)
Manipuri
B)
Kathak
C)
Kathakali
D)
Odissi

Correct Answer :   Kathakali

A)
1953
B)
1954
C)
1965
D)
1987

Correct Answer :   1953

A)
Santoor
B)
Sarod
C)
Simphoni
D)
Piano

Correct Answer :   Santoor

A)
1919
B)
1956
C)
1957
D)
1977

Correct Answer :   1977

In order to achieve its goals, SPICMACAY organizes concerts, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, informal discussions, and talks by eminent scholars and thinkers. SPICMACAY was started in 1977 by Dr. Kiran Seth who recognized a need to educate the youth of India about their cultural heritage.

A)
Shiva
B)
Ganesha
C)
Vishnu
D)
Hanuman

Correct Answer :   Ganesha

A)
Pondicherry
B)
Chennai
C)
Hyderabad
D)
Panaji

Correct Answer :   Pondicherry

A)
Al-Adiyat
B)
Al-Hijr
C)
Al-Fatiha
D)
Al-Fath

Correct Answer :   Al-Fatiha