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. Two schools, viz. Mathura School of Art and Gandhara School of Art flourished in which among the following era?
[A] Shakas
[B] Kushans
[C] Satavahanas
[D] Guptas

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3. The famous Nabakalebara festival belongs to which of the following states?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Odisha
[C] Bihar
[D] Assam

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4. In field of Music, which among the following state Governments gives Tana Riri Award every year?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra

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5. Brahma Sutra of Badrayan are the logical point of starting of which of the following philosophies?
[A] Vaisheshika
[B] Nyaya
[C] Vedanta
[D] None of the above

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6. Who among the following professed Suddhadvaita philosophy?
[A] Swami Krishnananda
[B] Ramanada
[C] Vallabha Acharya
[D] Guru Jambheshwar

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7. Tangaliya shawl , a unique weaving style has been given GI (Geographical Indications) recognition by the Central government in the later half of 2009. This is an indigenous craft of which of the following states?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Jammu & Kashmir

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8. Who was the founder of Lingayat Sect ?
[A] Jagjivan Das
[B] Basava
[C] Ramdas
[D] Kabir

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9. Which of the following Sikh guru established Akal Takht ?
[A] Guru Hargovind
[B] Guru Nanak
[C] Guru Govind Singh
[D] Guru Arjun Dev

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10. With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is Kuttu varisai?
[A] It is a stick dance native to north-east India
[B] It is an unarmed martial art practised mainly in Tamil Nadu
[C] It is the ancient Manipuri Martial Art
[D] It is a resist dyeing technique, originating from Indian state of Odisha

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