Indian Culture MCQs

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As per Tamil sources, the father of Tamil literature is ‘Agastaya’.

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Maach is a form of folk theatre from the Malwa region Madhya Pradesh.  It is said to have originated from the Khyal theatre form of Rajasthan. It is not present in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. 

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Madana Misra was defeated in a debate by his contemporary ,Adi Shankara. He is said to have become a disciple of Adi Sankara. Maṇḍana Miśra’s wife was Ubhaya Bharati.

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The new category of classical language was created in 2004 and Tamil was declared first classical language of India. Classical languages in India refer to those languages that have been given the status of classical languages by the government of India. This status is given to languages that have a long literary history and have made a significant contribution to the cultural heritage of India. The classical languages of India are Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. These languages have a rich history and have been instrumental in the development of many aspects of Indian culture, including literature, art, and music.

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The headquarters of the National Film Archive of India is located in Pune, Maharashtra. The main duty of the archive is to trace, acquire and preserve for posterity the heritage of Indian cinema. It was established in 1964 pursuant to the recommendations of the Indian government’s Film Inquiry Committee of 1951. The archive is the largest film library in India, storing more than 12,000 feature films and 16,000 short films.

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Donyi-Polo (Sun-Moon) is an indigenous religion followed by Tani and other Tibeto-Burman peoples of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in Northeast India.

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The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary award conferred by the Government of Kerala. Established in 1993, it honors contributions to Malayalam literature and is named after Ezhuthachan, a revered poet often regarded as the father of the Malayalam language. The award aims to promote and recognize literary excellence in Kerala.

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The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh. It is the leading state in India for handloom and handicrafts, with a rich tradition of weaving and craftsmanship. Uttar Pradesh is known for its intricate Banarasi sarees, which are made in Varanasi, and its vibrant carpet industry in Bhadohi. The state has over 1.5 million artisans engaged in various handicraft sectors, making it a important hub for traditional crafts in India.

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Bardo Chham is a folk dance of Sherdukpens, a small community which are residents of Arunachal Pradesh

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"Natwari Nritya" is also known as the dance of Krishna. Natwar is another name for Krishna.