| Most Important MCQs on the topic ” Indian Art & Culture “(Set-1). These questions are very important for SSC, Railways, Defence, CTET, State PCS, UPSC, Judiciary and all other examinations of India. |
Q. In which of the following place Kumbh Mela is not held?
(A) Nashik
(B) Haridwar
(C) Prayag
(D) Varanasi
Q. After how many years ‘Maha Kumbh’ is held?
(A) 12 years
(B) 10 years
(C) 9 years
(D) 144 years
Q. ‘Madhubani’ painting is related to which state?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(C) Kerala
(D) Tamil Nadu
Q. In the context of the cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called Tribhanga had been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient time till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
(A) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
(B) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historical characters
(C) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
(D) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
Q. In which place Kumbh Mela is held every twelfth years?
(A) Prayag – Haridwar – Ujjain – Nashik
(B) Chitrakoot – Ujjain – Prayag – Haridwar
(C) Rameshwaram – Puri – Badrinath – Dwarika
(D) Ujjain – Puri – Prayag – Haridwar
Q. Consider the following pairs.
| Tradition | State | |
| 1 | Gatka, a traditional martial art | -Kerala |
| 2 | Madhubani, a traditional painting | – Bihar |
| 3 | Singhey Khababs Sindhu Darshan festival | – Jammu and Kashmir |
Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
(A) 1 and 2
(B) Only 3
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Q. Consider the following pairs.
| Traditions | Communities | |
| 1 | Chaliha Sahib Festival | – Sindhis |
| 2 | Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra | – Gonds |
| 3 | Wari-Warkari | – Santhals |
Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 3
(D) None of these
Q. Onam is the festival of which State?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Assam
(C) Kerala
(D) Tamil Nadu
Q. ‘Bihu’ is the folk dance of which of the following States?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Assam
(C) West Bengal
(D) Maharashtra
Q. ‘Pongal’ is the festival of which State?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Kerala
Q. South Indian Festival of ‘Onam’ is associated with which of the following?
(A) Ram’s Victory over Rawan
(B) Durga’s Killing of Mahishasur
(C) Shiva Shakti
(D) Mahabali
Q. ‘Athapoo’ is associated with which of the following festivals?
(A) Dol Yatra
(B) Onam
(C) Pongal
(D) Vishwakarma Puja
Q. ‘Tamasha’ is the famous folk form of musical theatre in_______.
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Punjab
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Bihar
Q. Name the holy place in which the main God is different from other three?
(A) Amarnath
(B) Jagannath
(C) Kedarnath
(D) Vishwanath
Q. Four Mathas established by Adi Shankaracharya are______.
(A) Joshimath, Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri
(B) Sringeri, Dwarka, Joshimath, Prayag
(C) Dwarka, Joshimath, Prayag, Kanchi
(D) Puri, Sringeri, Dwarka, Varanasi
Q. In India, many pilgrims travel to Srisailam, which is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is located______.
(A) in Tapovan near Uttaranchal
(B) in Tamil Nadu near Arunachal
(C) in Andhra Pradesh near Kurnool
(D) in Kerala near Kaladi
Q. In which State is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Sikkim
(D) Uttarakhand
Q. Losoong is a festival which is celebrated in _______.
(A) Tibet
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Sikkim
(D) Kerala
Q. Chapchar Kut is a festival celebrated in the State of ______.
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Assam
(C) Mizoram
(D) Sikkim
Q. Ijtima Festival (Mela) is celebrated in _______.
(A) Indore
(B) Bhopal
(C) Jabalpur
(D) Raipur
Q. Who was the grandfather of Arjun, the hero of Mahabharata?
(A) Vichitravirya
(B) Shantanu
(C) Chitrangad
(D) Devadutt
Q. What is ‘Kaaba’?
(A) Hindu Shrine
(B) Jew’s Shrine
(C) Muslim Shrine
(D) None of the above
Q. What is the Jewish place of worship called?
(A) Church
(B) Synagogue
(C) Mosque
(D) None of these
Q. Where the first Sanskrit University Chair established?
(A) England
(B) France
(C) Germany
(D) Russia
Q. The earliest reference of ‘Magnetic Compass’ is found in______.
(A) Miftahul Fuzala
(B) Chachnama
(C) Ranazatu’s Safar
(D) Jawamiul Hikayat
Q. With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs.
| Famous shrine | Location | |
| 1 | Tabo monastery and temple complex | – Spiti Valley |
| 2 | Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako | – Zanskar Valley |
| 3 | Alchi temple complex | – Ladakh |
Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Q. The Chitragupta Swami Temple considered to be the only temple of Chitragupta is situated in_______.
(A) Kanchi
(B) Mathura
(C) Puri
(D) Ujjain