Indian Culture MCQs

1. In which of the following paintings, a paste made of Zinc Oxide and Arabic Gum called “gesso paste” is used?
[A] Tanjore painting
[B] Madhubani painting
[C] Pattachitra
[D] Mysore painting

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2. Chakan Gaan-Ngai, a post-harvest festival is celebrated in __:
[A] Manipur
[B] Sikkim
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

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3. Which of the following is considered the oldest language in the history of India?
[A] Sanskrit
[B] Telugu
[C] Hindi
[D] Tamil

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4. Where are the headquarters of the North East Zone Cultural Centre located?
[A] Guwahati
[B] Itanagar
[C] Aizawl
[D] Dimapur

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5. Laughing Buddha is popularly regarded as an incarnation of which of the following Bodhisattvas?
[A] Kshitijgarbha
[B] Maitreya
[C] Avlokiteshwara
[D] Samantabhadra

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6. Aihole is called the cradle of Indian temple architecture. Which among the following dynasty is related to the construction of magnificent temples in Aihole?
[A] Chalukya
[B] Chola
[C] Chera
[D] None of the above

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7. In which type of following classical dance forms of India the Pung which is a drum is a integral part?
[A] Bharatnatyam
[B] Kathakali
[C] Kuchipudi
[D] Manipuri

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8. In which of the following Central Asian countries, the “Sharq Taronalari” film festival is held biennially, in which many Indian artists also take part?
[A] Kazakhstan
[B] Uzbekistan
[C] Kyrgyzstan
[D] Tajikistan

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9. The “Nayanars” from ancient times were primarily associated with which Hindu deity?
[A] Vishnu
[B] Shiva
[C] Hanuman
[D] Ganesh

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10. Who among the following was not a disciple of Guru Ravidas?
[A] Meerabai
[B] Ramananda
[C] Kabir
[D] Nanak Dev

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