Indian Culture MCQs

1. Ghumura is an ancient folk dance that originated in which of the following states?
[A] Odisha
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Karnataka

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2. Which of the following monasteries is known as Galden Namgey Lhatse?
[A] Hemis Monastery
[B] Tawang Monastery
[C] Bomdila Monastery
[D] Namdroling Monastery

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3. The temples at Belur, Halebidu and Somnathpura are supreme examples of which among the following types of Temple Architecture?
[A] Nagara
[B] Dravida
[C] Gadag
[D] Vesara

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4. The festival Baisakhi or Vaisakhi is commemorates which among the following important event of Sikh History?
[A] Establishment of Akal Takht
[B] Establishment of Khalasa Panth
[C] Establishment of Guru Granth Sahib as permanent guru of Sikhs
[D] Foundation of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar

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5. Bronze image of Nataraja Shiva is ascribed to which among the following dynasties?
[A] Chola
[B] Chalukya
[C] Pallava
[D] Chera

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6. Which among the following philosophy deals with Logic?
[A] Yoga
[B] Samkhya
[C] Nyaya
[D] None of the above

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7. Which state is famous for Lavi Fair?
[A] Gujarath
[B] Punjab
[C] Orissa
[D] Himachal Pradesh

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8. Calico Textile Museum is located at:
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Kochi
[D] Chennai

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9. Ashtadhyayi, Mahabhasya & Nirkuta are related to which of the following? 
[A] Music
[B] Grammar
[C] Philosophy
[D] Music

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10. ‘Me-Dam-Me-Phi’ festival is a festival of which the communities in North Eastern India?
[A] Tai-Ahom
[B] Deori Tribe
[C] Garo
[D] Khasi

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