Art and Culture MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Art and Culture - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Statement 1 is correct. The Kheer Bhawani Temple is dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Devi, who is considered an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The temple was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1912, not Maharaja Hari Singh.
• Statement 3 is correct. The most significant event at the temple is the Mela Kheer Bhawani festival, which is celebrated on Jyeshta Ashtami.
• Statement 4 is correct. The waters of the pond surrounding the temple are believed to change color and are thought to turn black as a warning of impending calamities.

Additional Information

• The temple is located at Tulla Mulla village near Srinagar, and it holds great significance for the Kashmiri Pandit community.
• The architecture is simple, built with smooth grey stones, and the temple stands on a marble platform amidst a pond.

The correct answer is option 1.

In News

• The Archaeological Survey of India recently discovered one of the first rock grooves in Kanniyakumari district dating back to the Neolithic Age, evidencing early human activities such as weapon sharpening.

Key Points

• The Neolithic Age marked the transition to a settled human lifestyle where agriculture and animal domestication began. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• The Neolithic Revolution originated in the Fertile Crescent region of the Middle East before spreading to other parts of the world, including India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
• The use of bronze tools and weapons marks the beginning of the Bronze Age, which followed the Neolithic period. The Neolithic Age itself primarily used polished stone tools. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

Additional Information

• The Neolithic Age is also known as the New Stone Age and is part of the Holocene Epoch, starting around 10,000 BCE.
• It featured innovations such as pottery, weaving, permanent settlements, and early architecture.
• Important Neolithic sites in India include Burzahom, Chirand, and Edakkal caves.

The correct answer is option 2.

In News

• Ker Sangri, a famous Rajasthani delicacy, recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, recognizing its unique origin and traditional significance.

Key Points

• Statement 1 is correct. Ker Sangri is made from sangri pods and ker berries native to the arid Thar Desert region. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• Statement 2 is correct. The sangri bean grows on the khejri tree, which the Bishnoi community considers sacred and has protected for centuries. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. The GI tag is valid for 10 years and can be renewed thereafter. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.

Additional Information

• Ker Sangri is a nutritious dish, rich in fiber and low in fat, typically eaten with bajra roti and ghee. The GI tag helps protect the authenticity and reputation of this traditional product.

The correct answer is option 1.

In News

• Recently, artists practicing Gond and Madhubani paintings were part of the Artists in Residence programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighting the significance of these folk art forms.

Key Points

• Statement 1 is correct. Gond Painting is a folk art of the Gond tribal community, mainly in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• Statement 2 is correct. Madhubani Painting originated in the Mithila region of Bihar and was traditionally done by women. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
• Statement 3 is incorrect. Both art forms traditionally use natural materials like charcoal, colored soil, plant sap (Gond), and natural pigments like turmeric, lamp black, and cow dung (Madhubani), not synthetic colors and modern brushes. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.

Additional Information

• Gond paintings are known for their distinctive patterns like dots, fine lines, and curved lines, depicting nature and mythology. Madhubani paintings feature precise line work, double outlining, and geometric patterns, often portraying Hindu mythology and daily life.

• Varanasi has been chosen as a part of the ‘cities of Music’ under UNESCO’s cultural division.
• The declaration has helped the city in boosting its cultural heritage.
• The city has long been famous for its music, both vocal and instrumental.
• It has been chosen in the music category under UNESCO's "field of excellence" plan.
• The fields of excellence are classified into categories of literature, film, music, craft and folk art, design, media arts and gastronomy.

The correct answer is Manipur.

Key Points

Additional Information

• Manipur:
  • Capital: Imphal
  • Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
  • Chief Minister: N. Biren Singh
  • Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. 
    • It is the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake

• Manipur’s martial art form ‘Thang-Ta’ to feature at Khelo India 2021. 
• Gatka from Punjab, Kalaripayattu of Kerala and Mallakhamba, a well-known sport played in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra will also be part of the Games.

The correct answer is Manipur.

Key Points

• The 18th Kachai Lemon Festival concluded in Manipur on 14 Jan'22.
• It was a 2-day event held in Kachai village in the Ukhrul district.
• Kachai Lemon of Manipur has been accorded Geographical Indication (GI) registration tag.
• It is considered to be unique as it is a rich source of ascorbic acid.
• The theme of the festival was 'Organic Kachai Lemon for Safe Environment and Rural Transformation'.

Additional Information

• Manipur has won the Senior Women’s National Football Championship in December 2021.
• The Indian Railways is constructing the tallest pier railway bridge of the world in Manipur.
• Novelist Beryl Thanga has received the 12th Manipur State Award for Literature 2020 for his book – Ei Amadi Adungeigi Ithat’ (I and the then island).
• Chief Minister of Manipur: N. Biren Singh;
• Governor: Anusuiya Uikey.

The correct answer is Assam.Key Points

• Ambubachi Mela is one of the biggest congregations in eastern India. It is the most important festival of the Kamakhya temple and is celebrated in the month of June every year.
• It is more of a ritual of austerities, a festival celebrated with Shakti rites. The belief is that Kamakhya embodies the mother cult, the Shakti.

Important Points

• Kumbh Mela is a very big fair and the largest gathering of Hindu pilgrims, celebrated every twelve years at four holy places Prayag (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik.
• The Sonepur Cattle Fair held (November) on full moon day in Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganges and Gandak. Sonepur Fair is also known as the Harihar Chhetra Mela.
• Pushkar Fair is one of the world’s largest camel fairs, held (October-November) in the oldest city of Rajasthan “Pushkar”. The Pushkar camel fair attracts a large number of visitors from all around the world, especially from Israel.
• Hemis Gompa festival is a religious fair and one of the most auspicious Occasions for the Buddhist community in India.

The correct answer is Karnataka.

Key Points

• Kambala, a traditional buffalo race, was held at Moodabidri in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka on 11 December 2021.
• More than 200 pairs of buffaloes participated.
• Kambala is a folk sport, held traditionally by local Tuluva landlords and households in coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udipi of Karnataka and Kasaragod of Kerala, a region collectively known as Tulu Nadu.

Additional Information

•  Below is the List of Animal Sports in India.

The correct answer is Odia.

Key Points

• Currently, there are six languages that enjoy the 'Classical' status in India: Tamil (declared in 2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014).
• The first language to be given with that status was Tamil. 

Additional Information 

• The Official Languages
  • Part XVII of the Constitution deals with the official language in Articles 343 to 351.
  • Hindi written in Devanagari Script is to be the official language of the Union.
  • Originally there were fourteen languages in Eighth Schedule, but eight were added during amendments.
  • The first Official Language Commission was appointed in 1955 under Shri B.G. Kher as Chairman.

Important Points

• 21st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967 - The Sindhi language was included as the 15th regional language in the Eighth Schedule.
• 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 - It included Manipuri, Konkani, and Nepalese languages in the 8th Schedule.
• 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 - Inserted four new languages in it, namely Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali.

• The 23rd National Youth Festival 2020 began at Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on 12 Jan 2020.
• Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju and CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the 5-day event.
• It is being organized since 1995 with an objective to provide a platform to the youth of the country and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their talents in various activities.

The correct answer is Popir.

Key Points

• Popir dance is a dance form from Arunachal Pradesh. In the land of Arunachal Pradesh the Galo tribe for its popular dance form from Popir dance. The popular dance is a speciality for tribes and a must-watch dance for the audience. It is mainly performed by female members.
• His dance is the top tribute to the Goddess Mop in AP is believed to be the Goddess of prosperity and fertility. She is one of the most worshipped goddesses of the Gahlot tribe.

Additional Information​

• At present officially there are 9 classical dances in India.
•        Dance forms & their States

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. Chhau.

Key Points

• Chhau dance included in UNESCO's Intangible Heritage list in the year 2010.
• Chhau, a unique form of masked dance, is preserved by the royal family of Saraikela, the former state of Jharkhand.
• The dancer employs a deity, animal, bird, hunter, rainbow, night, or flower.

Additional Information

• The name of the folk dances and their respective states name are given below:

The correct answer is Faridabad.

Key Points

• The 35th Surajkund International Crafts Mela was held in Faridabad from 19th March to 4th April 2022.
• Jammu and Kashmir is the theme State for it.
• The fair showcased the richness and diversity of handicrafts, handlooms, and the cultural heritage of India.
• More than 30 countries participated in the Surajkund fair and the partner nation was Uzbekistan.

Additional Information

• Union Minister of State Kailash Choudhary inaugurated Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2022 in New Delhi on 9 March 2022.
• The three-day Krishi Mela is being organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI).
• The main theme of the fair is “Self-reliant Farmer with Technical Knowledge”.
• The fair will showcase the new innovative technologies of IARI.

The correct answer is Haryana.

Key Points

• Loor dance is a popular traditional folk dance from Haryana, a state in northern India.
• It's a way for the locals to express joy and sadness, just like any other folk dance.
• It is highly famous in Haryana's Bangar and Bagar regions.
• It is held in the month of 'Phalguna,' which corresponds to the months of February and March in the Gregorian calendar.
• The dance also heralds the arrival of spring and the planting of rabi crops.
• The dance is often performed at the Holi celebration.
• Other famous dance forms from Haryana are Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Gugga, Khor, and Gagor.

Additional Information

•  Famous dance from Indian state: