Indian Culture MCQs

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

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2. Mattur Village, whose inhabitants are known to speak Sanskrit Language is located in which among the following states of India?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu

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3. To which of the following parvas of Mahabharata, Bhagvatgita Belongs?
[A] Vana parva
[B] Bhishma parva
[C] Drone Parva
[D] Shanti parva

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4. Who among the following authors wrote “Nuskha-i-Dil Khusha”?
[A] Bhimsen Burhanpuri
[B] Sujan Rai
[C] Khafi Khan
[D] Jagannatha Pandit

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5. Black Pagoda is in which of the following places?
[A] Egypt
[B] Konark
[C] Madurai
[D] None of these

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6. Why Taj Mahal is reported to be in danger? (UPSC Prelims 1984)
[A] Water pollution in Jamuna
[B] Stealing of marble bricks
[C] Decay of marble due to its age factor
[D] Air pollution due to nearby industries

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7. Match the following:

A. Ravi Shanker 1. Painter
B. Ravi Verma 2. Tabla
C. Alla Rakha 3. Sarod
D. Ali Akbar Khan 4. Sitar

The correct match is
     A B C D (UPSC Prelims 1983)

[A] 1 3 2 4
[B] 2 3 1 4
[C] 3 1 2 4
[D] 4 1 2 3

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8. Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance:

  1. It is performed by Chakiar caste.
  2. It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caste Hindus.
  3. Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument.
  4. Its theatre form is called koothambalam.

Which of these statements are correct? (UPSC Prelims 2000)

[A] Only 1, 3 and 4
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 2, 3 and 4
[D] 1, 2 and 4

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9. Which type of shawl has a GI tag?
[A] Mizo shawl
[B] Dharmavaram shawl
[C] Kullu Shawl
[D] Naga Shawl

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10. What is the practice adopted by Hindus of engaging in lifelong monasticism in order to achieve Moksha at the last stage of their lives?
[A] Yoga
[B] Sanyasa
[C] Puja
[D] Sadhna

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