Latest Arts and Culture General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

India has finalised Hoysala Temples located in which state as its nominations for World Heritage Sites List for 2022-23?

A)

Kerala

B)

Gujarat

C)

Haryana

D)

Karnataka

Correct Answer : Karnataka

The Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka have been finalised as India’s nomination for World Heritage List for the year 2022-2023, the Union Culture Ministry said on Monday(31st Jan 2022).

The ‘Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala’ are on UNESCO’s Tentative list since April 15, 2014, and stand testimony to the rich historical and cultural heritage of this country.

On Monday, Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO Vishal V Sharma formally submitted the nomination of Hoysala Temples to UNESCO Director of World Heritage Lazare Eloundou.

Source : Indian Express

2 .

When did the legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away?

A)

17th Jan 2022

B)

16th Jan 2022

C)

15th Jan 2022

D)

14th Jan 2022

Correct Answer : 17th Jan 2022

Legendary Kathak exponent "Birju Maharaj", who took the traditional Indian dance form to the world, died at his home here in the early hours of Monday(17th Jan 2022), his granddaughter said. He would have been 84 next month.

Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family and disciples. They were playing ‘antakshari’ after dinner when he suddenly took ill, Ragini Maharaj told PTI.

Birju Maharaj, one of India’s best known and most loved artistes, was from Lucknow’s Kalka-Bindadin Gharana. He is survived by five children, three daughters and two sons, and five grandchildren.

Source : Indian Express

3 .

When did Prime Minister Narendra Modi pay homage to a Tamil poet and philosopher on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day?

A)

January 15

B)

January 14

C)

January 13

D)

January 12

Correct Answer : January 15

15th Jan 2022 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 15 paid tributes to Thiruvalluvar on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day, observed to mark the birth anniversary of Tamil poet and philosopher.

“On Thiruvalluvar Day, I pay tributes to the great Thiruvalluvar. His ideas are insightful and practical...they stand out for their diverse nature and intellectual depth”, Mr. Modi tweeted...

4 .

The stone statue of Goat Head Yogini of which century was returned to India by the Government of London?

A)

8th century

B)

9th century

C)

10th century

D)

11th century

Correct Answer : 10th century

An ancient Indian idol dating back to the 10th century, which was recently unearthed in the garden of a private residence in England, was restored to India on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Friday(14th Jan 2022).

The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Gaitri Issar Kumar, took formal charge of the sculpture at the High Commission of India (HCI) in London from Chris Marinello of Art Recovery International, the organisation which helped repatriate the idol.

“Recovery of stone art has to move fast. If you don’t move fast, you will lose the opportunity,” said Chris Morinello. He applauded the HCI for, “cutting all the red tape,” and moving fast.

The beautifully carved sculpture in sandstone, which is part of a goat-headed Yogini idol set from Lokhari Temple in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh, will now be dispatched to the Archaeological Survey of India in New Delhi.

“It is very auspicious to be receiving this Yogini on Makar Sankranti,” Gaitri Issar Kumar said, at a handover ceremony at India House in London.

Source : India Today

5 .

Gangasagar Mela 2022 is currently underway in which among the following states?

A)

Jharkhand

B)

West Bengal

C)

Uttarakhand

D)

Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : West Bengal

The Gangasagar Mela was inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister "Mamata Banerjee" on January 12, 2022 following strict COVID-19 protocols after receiving approval from the Calcutta High Court. The Gangasagar Mela is the biggest fair in Eastern India and it is held at Sagar Island in West Bengal.

6 .

World Sanskrit Day is observed annually on the occasion of which Indian festival?

A)

Onam

B)

Raksha Bandhan

C)

Ganesh Chaturthi

D)

Independence Day

Correct Answer : Raksha Bandhan

The World Sanskrit Day, (also known as Sanskrit Diwas), is celebrated every year on Shraavanapoornima, that is the Poornima day of the Shraavana month in the Hindu calendar, which is also marked as Raksha Bandhan. In 2021, this day is being observed on August 22, 2021.

7 .

Onam is the most revered and celebrated festival of ______.

A)

Bihar

B)

Telangana

C)

Karnataka

D)

Kerala

Correct Answer : Kerala

Onam, the most revered and celebrated festival of Kerala, is celebrated every year by the Malayali community across the world. The 10-day long festival marks the beginning of harvest season as well as the appearance of the Vaman avatar of Lord Vishnu along with the homecoming of King Mahabali. The festival begins from Atham (Hasta) nakshatram, and ends on Thiruvonam (Shravana) nakshatram.

8 .

Yoga is originated in which country?

A)

India

B)

China

C)

Germany

D)

Japan

Correct Answer : India

Yoga's origins can be traced to northern India over 5,000 years ago. The word yoga was first mentioned in ancient sacred texts called the Rig Veda.

9 .

How many steps are there in Suryanamaskar?

A)

3

B)

6

C)

12

D)

24

Correct Answer : 12

It is performed in sets of fives and consists of 8 asanas made into a sequence of 12 steps for each side, right and left. Each time you perform this sequence, take a deep breath with the movements of your body while performing it.

10 .

Who is the Indian known as Adi Kavi ?

A)

Valmeeki

B)

Arjuna

C)

Kalki

D)

Ramana Maharshi

Correct Answer : Valmeeki

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