Arts and Culture - General Knowledge Questions

1 .

In field of Music, which among the following state Governments gives Tana Riri Award every year?

Rajasthan

Madhya Pradesh

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Gujarat

2 .

Bohag Bihu is a festival in North East India, mainly in the state of ____?

Assam

Manipur

Meghalaya

Tripura

Correct Answer : Assam

3 .

Which festival is celebrated in north India when Pongal is celebrated in Tamil Nadu?

Holi

Makar Sankranti

Diwali

Baishaki

Correct Answer : Makar Sankranti

4 .

The terms Udara, Mudara and Tara are related to which among the following as per the ancient Indian texts?

Medicines

Gods

Music

Millitary science

Correct Answer : Music

5 .

Which among the following kings constructed the Osian temples of Rajasthan?

Solankis

Pratihara

Chuahanas

Guhilots

Correct Answer : Pratihara

6 .

The famous Muslim pilgrimage town “Galiakot” is located in which among the following states of India?

Uttar Pradesh

Haryana

Rajasthan

Gujarat

Correct Answer : Rajasthan

7 .

Which among the following Indian classical dance form was developed by Siddhendra Yogi from Bhamakalapam dance drama ?

Kuchipudi

Odissi

Yakshagana

Kathkali

Correct Answer : Kuchipudi

8 .

Which among the following sects was founded by Saint Tukaram?

Pranami Sampraday

Varkari Sect

Rudra Sampradaya

Sri Sampradaya

Correct Answer : Varkari Sect

9 .

Pandit Jasraj belongs to which among the following Gharanas?

Kirana

Jaipur

Banaras

Mewati

Correct Answer : Mewati

10 .

Which is the largest Indian museum?

Nizam’s Museum

Salar Jung Museum

AP state Archaeology Museum

Indian Museum Kolkata

Correct Answer : Indian Museum Kolkata

The Indian Museum in Kolkata (Established in :1814), West Bengal, India, also referred to as the Imperial Museum at Calcutta in colonial-era texts, is the ninth oldest museum of the world, oldest museum in India and the largest museum in India.