Indian Culture MCQs

1. Who among the following was propounder of the Madhyamika Philosophy?
[A] Bhadrabahu
[B] Parshwanath
[C] Sheelbhadra
[D] Nagarjuna

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2. 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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3. Saraswati Samman is conferred by which among the following?
[A] K K Birla Foundation
[B] Sahitya Akademi
[C] Indian Council of Cultural Relations
[D] Sangeet Kala Akademi

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4. The annual “Royal Kathina Ceremony” is associated with which of the following religions?
[A] Jainism
[B] Buddhim
[C] Parsi
[D] Sikhism

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5. Hornbill festival is celebrated in which state_?
[A] Manipur
[B] Nagaland
[C] Mizoram
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

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6. Which among the following place is not associated with Jain Temples?
[A] Sravanbelgola
[B] Palitana
[C] Khandgiri
[D] Ratnagiri

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7. Pancha mahal is located in:
[A] Agra
[B] Delhi
[C] Fatehpur Sikri
[D] Sikandara

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8. Where is the headquarters of the National Film Archive of India located?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Pune
[C] New Delhi
[D] Kolkata

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9. Which period is regarded as the Golden age of Telugu literature?
[A] Satavahana rule
[B] Eastern Chalukyan rule
[C] Vijayanagara rule
[D] Kakatiya rule

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10. Which of the following is not true about Raidas ?
[A] He was from the dalit community
[B] He was a Tanner
[C] He was the Bhakti saint of North India
[D] All are true

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