Indian Culture:19-1ndian Cuisine

1. Chepa Pulusu is the famous food of which state?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Chepa Pulusu is a famous food in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a type of non-vegetarian
food. The cuisine of Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, has its own specialty which is
quite different from other Andhra cuisines. The Nizams gave much favor to Hyderabadi cuisine
2. Pulihora is the famous food of where?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Poolihora or Poolihara is a type of tamarind rice. It is the famous food in Andhra Pradesh.
Pulihora is prepared with kokum, tamarind, lemon or green mango as the main sour ingredients,
along with spices, lentils, groundnut, and jaggery cooked in oil and mixed with rice cooked with
fried curry leaves goes.

3. Kolatha Dali is a famous food of

Answer: Odisha

Kolatha Dali is a famous food in Odisha. Aris Pitha, Jhanni Rai, Kancha Kadali Bada, Tomato,
Khajoor Khatta, Dalma, etc. are also famous food in Odisha.

4. Which of the following sweets is related to Bengal?

Answer: Sondesh

Sandesh is a type of Indian dish, which is made from chhena and sugar. Sandesh is a Bengali
sweet, made in the Bengal region in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, made with milk-
derived chenna and sugar.

5. Which is a type of sweet Bihari dish made from rice flour, sesame seeds, and sugar?
Answer: Anarsa

Anarsa is a type of sweet Bihari dish made from rice flour, sesame seeds and sugar. It is a
special dish of Diwali and is generally more popular in North India. Two types of anarsa are
made. In the shape of round tablets or flat tablets. While eating around anarsa, it becomes
crunchy as well as soft from the inside
. 6. Which of the following is a sweet dish of Karnataka, which is made with lots of ghee,
gram flour, dry fruits and sugar?

Answer: Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak is a sweet dish from Karnataka, which is made with lots of ghee, gram flour, dry
fruits, and sugar. Originally it was called masoor (lentil) pak and was made from gram flour
prepared from lentils. Its name probably originated from the same lentils and pak.

7. Which of the following is known as Kusli in Chhattisgarh, Karanji in Maharashtra,

Pedakia in Bihar, Kajjikayalu in Andhra Pradesh?

Answer: Gujiya

Gujiya is a type of dish made from maida and khoya. It is known as Kusli in Chhattisgarh,
Karanji in Maharashtra, Pedakia in Bihar, and Kajikayalu in Andhra Pradesh. There is a tradition
(tradition) of making Gujiya at home on the occasion of Holi in North India and Deepawali in
South India. Gujiyas are mainly made in two ways, one- Mawa-filled Gujiya, the other Rava-
filled Gujiya. Mawa also gives a new look to it by applying a layer of sugar over the cardamom-
filled gujiyas. Sometimes green gram, dry fruits, or other foods are mixed with mawa, such as fig
or date gujiya.

8. Tilkut is the famous sweet of which state?

Answer: Bihar

Tilkut or Tilkoot is a type of dish made from sesame seeds and sugar or jaggery. It can often be
seen in stations and shops during the winter months. It comes under the category of the popular
dish in Bihar. It is used on Makar Sankranti and Sakat Chauth.

9. Which of the following is a very popular sweet in Eastern India's Bihar, Odisha, and
West Bengal?

Answer: Khaja

Khaja is a type of dish which is mainly made from maida, sugar, ghee, or dalda. It is very
popular in Eastern India's Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal. AII these regions were once part of
the Maurya Empire. It is said that even two thousand years ago, Khaja was made in the fertile
areas of these regions.

10. Which is the sweet that is popular in Gujarat and Maharashtra?

Answer: Shri Khand

 Shrikhand is an Indian sweet made from tangy curd and sugar. It is mainly popular in Gujarat
and Maharashtra and is one of the main sweets of both these states.

11. In which area the practice of eating Dal Bati, Dal Bafla, Dal Paniya is seen?

Answer: Malwa

Mainly in Malwa, it is customary to eat Dal Bati, Dal Bafla, Dal Paniya, Maize ki Roti, this is
the main dish here. Often we can see Malwa being made in many festivals or festivals.

12. Where is Litti-Chokha a famous dish?

Answer: Bihar

Litti-Chokha has gotten global recognition as Bihari food. Other dishes that are mainly used in
Bihar are sattu (roasted gram flour) and many other dishes like litti, sattu ki roti, etc. In rural
areas of Bihar, Dahi Sattu is being consumed with some salt and chillies.

13. Where among the following are Nanda Thali, Mahasu Thali and Devalgarh Rajbhog
Thali famous?

Answer: Uttarakhand

Pahari food is popular in the hill states of India, especially in Uttarakhand. The meal generally
includes three types of thali called Nanda thali, Mahasu thali and Devalgarh rajbhog thali. On the
other hand, Uttarakhand sweets, Arse, Jaggery jalebi, Jhangriyal, Pallar, Mandwe roti, Maize
roti, Kandali greens, Toor dal, and Panchmarhi lentils, which will be tempered with asafoetida
and Jakhya, Red rice, Kumaoni chutney, Madwe The samosas and momos and vegetables grown
in Uttarakhand are also part of this meal.

14. Talipattu is a cuisine of which region?

Answer: Kannada

Talipattu is a Kannada food. It is a Spicy flat bread made from multigrain flour. Thalipeeth
makes a healthy, tasty and nutritious breakfast or snack.

15. Which variety of rice is often referred to as the "Queen of Rice"?

Answer: Basmati

Basmati is a variety of long, thin-grained aromatic rice traditionally grown in India, Pakistan and
Nepal. As of 2019, India accounted for 65% of the international trade of Basmati rice, while
Pakistan accounted for the remaining 35%. Many countrie use domestically grown basmati rice
crops; However, Basmati is geographically exclusive to some districts of India and Pakistan.

16. Neva and Thakali dishes are served in which of the following Indian states?

Answer: Sikkim

The cuisine of Sikkim is the cuisine of the state of Sikkim located in Northeast India. Rice is a
staple food, and fermented foods have traditionally been an important part of the diet. Nepali
cuisine is popular, as Sikkim is the only state in India to have an ethnic Nepali majority. Many
restaurants in Sikkim serve a variety of Nepalese dishes, such as Neva and Thakali dishes.
Tibetan cuisine has also influenced the cuisine of Sikkim.

17. Which sweet of West Bengal has been given GI tag?

Answer: Rasgulla

Rasgulla, also known as rasagola, is a South Asian syrupy dessert popular in the Indian
subcontinent and South Asian diaspora. It is made of chhena and semolina flour ball-shaped
dumplings, cooked in light sugar syrup. This is done until the syrup enters the dumplings. In
2017, West Bengal got the Geographical Indication status of its Rasgulla.

18. When did Odisha Rasagola get the GI tag?

Answer: 2019

In 2018, the Government of Odisha applied for GI status for "Odisha Rasgulla" (0dia Rasqulla),
which was declared distinct from Bengali Rasgulla, which was approved by the GI Registry of
India and later to Odisha. Got its own Rasagola's GI status in July 2019.

19. Dharwad Peda is an Indian sweet unique to the state of

Answer: Karnataka

Dharwad Peda is an Indian sweet that is unique to the state of Karnataka, India. It derives its
name from the city of Dharwad in Karnataka. The history of this sweet is about 175 years old.
Dharwad Peda has been given a Geographical Indication tag. Its GI tag number is 80.

20. Pakhala is a_dish

Answer: Odia

Pakhala is an Odia dish, in which cooked rice is eíther washed or lightly fermented in water. The
liquid part of the dish is known as torasi. It is popular in the state of Odisha and its similar forms
in the eastern regions like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bengal, Bihar, and the northeaste rn states of
Assam and Tripura.

21. The hot, spicy curry "Vindaloo', comnes from which Indian state?

Answer: Goa

Vindaloo is one of the most popular Indian dishes that originated in the Goa region of India. It is
a heavily spiced dísh that can be vegetarian or Contain things like pork, chicken, or tofu.

22. Masala Dosa made from rice and lentils and popular in South India is a type of what?
Answer: Pancake

Masala dosa is a variation of the popular South Indian dosa, which has its origins in the Tuluva
Udupi cuisine of Karnataka. It is a type of Indian pancake.

23. Dal Bafla is a common food in which region?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Dal Bafla is a common food in the Madhya Pradesh region and can be easily found in Indore
and other surrounding areas, consisting of a steamed and grilled wheat cake dipped in rich ghee,
eaten with lentils and laddoos.

24. Where is savji food famous all Maharashtra?

Answer: Vidarbha

Savji food of Vidarbha is famous all over Maharashtra. Savji dishes are very spicy and oily.
Savji Mutton Curry is very famous.

25. Tirunelveli Halwa is famous in which region of India?

Answer: South India

Tirunelveli also known as Nellai and historically known as Tinvelli is a major city in the Indian
state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of the Tirunelveli district. It is the
sixth-largest municipal corporation in the state after Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai,
Tiruchirappalli, and Salem. Indion Culture:

20-Handlooms and Handicrafts

1. Kanjeevaram silk is the famous fabric of which state? Answer: Tamil Nadu
Kanjeevaram is a unique silk fabric weaving style from Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.
Kanchipuram is famous for its unique weaving tradition. It is believed that Kanjeevaram isa
tissue obtained from lotus flowers and was woven by sage Markanda for the deities.

2. Lepcha handloom is related to which state of India?

Answer: Sikkim

Sikkim is home to three distinct castes: Lepcha, Bhutia, and Song. Lepcha women's folk work
on the traditional back-strap loin-loom. Fabrics woven by women are used for the traditional coat
material of Women.

3. Which of the following is a famous handicraft of Andhra Pradesh?

Answer: Kalamkari Kalamkari is an ancient style of hand painting done using natural dyes
with tamarind pens on cotton or silk fabric. The word Kalamkari is derived from a Persian word
where 'Kalam' means pen and 'Kari" means craftsmanship. The art consists of 23 difficult stages
of dyeing, bleaching. hand painting, block printing, starching, cleaning, and much more.
Kalamkari is a famous handicraft of Andhra Pradesh.

4. Bandhani is a type of handicraft, it is made in which state of India?

Answer: Gujarat

Bandhani or Bandhej is one of the most popular, highly skilled, and embellished Indian textile
arts. This is the originator of Gujarati textile art.

5. In which Indian state is the Kunbi saree worn by the women of a tribe?

Answer: Goa

The Kunbi saree is worn by the women of the Kunbi tribe in the state of Goa, India. The Kunbi
tribe is considered to be the oldest tribe in Goa.

6. In which area of Haryana "Panja Darri" is made?

Answer: Panipat "Panja Dari" is made in Panipat region of Haryana.

It is known for its rich handloom tradition. Panja fabrics are made up of thick thread.

7. Pattu is a type of shawl, it is a handloom related to which state of India?

Answer: Himachal Pradesh

 Kullu Shawl is a type of shawl made in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, India, which has
various geometric patterns and bright colors. Kullu shawls are worn by both men and women,
but men's shawls are commonly called "loi" or "pattu" and are often plain without any pattern or
have minimal patterned stripes on two sides.

8. Kuchai silk is famous in which state?

Answer: Jharkhand

Unlike the normal silk cocoons grown on the mulberry bush, Kuchai silk is cultivated on Sal and
Arjun trees. Kuchai silk is famous in Jharkhand. Kuchai silk is mainly produced in the
Kharsawan- Kuchai region of Jharkhand.

9. Kasavu is a soft, white handloom cotton fabric with gold thread borders that originated
in which South Indian state?

Answer: Kerala

Kasavu is a soft, white handloom cotton fabric with gold thread borders that originated in
Kerala, South Indian State. The Kasavu saree is famously worn by the Malayali community
women on the oCcasion of Onam.

10. In which state is Chanderi cotton handloom made?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Chanderi saree is a traditional saree made in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. The weaving culture of
Chanderi emerged between the second and seventh centuries. It is situated on the border of
Malwa and Bundelkhand, two cultural regions of the state.

11. Which handloom is made in Maharashtra?

Answer: Paithani Paithani sarees are named after the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India.
This is one of the most splendid styles of saree styles.

12. Which of the following handlooms is specially made in Punjab?

Answer: Phulkari

There is embroidery of floral motifs on the phulkari fabric. Traditionally practiced as a pastime
by the women of the Punjabi gharana, this embroidery is quite unique. Stitches are done on the
back of the fabric so that the design takes shape at the front. Phulkari usually consists of bright
colored floral threadwork on a light colored cloth.
13. Chikan is a traditional embroidery style of

Answer: Lucknow

Chikankari is a delicate and intricate embroidery style of Lucknow. It was first introduced by
Nur Jahan, wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. A piece of fabric is rust block printed and then
chikan stitches are embroidered along the outline. Originally white-on-white embroidery, today
chikankari uses both bright and pastel colors.

14. Gota Patti is a type of Indian embroidery that originated from the?

Answer: Rajasthan

Gotta Patti is a traditional Rajasthani art which has been used by the royal people since time
immemorial. It symbolizes the royal form of lifestyle.

15. Lambada embroidery is an art of embellishing cloth, it is famous in which state?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

Lambada embroidery, Lambadas or Lambani, is an art of embellishing clothing practiced by the

tribes in Sanduru, Bellary in Karnataka, and the Banjaras of Bijapur, Hyderabad in Andhra
Pradesh. Lambda embroidery consists of patchwork, applique, beadwork, and embroidery.

16. Pukhur embroidery is done by which tribe of India?

Answer: Toda

Pukhur embroidery is done by Toda tribe of India. The Toda tribe is one of the original tribal
communities that lived in the rugged provinces of the Nilgiris.

17. Where does Kantha, a popular style of embroidery, come from?

Answer: West Benga

l Kantha is an important symbol, a popular style of embroidery originating from West Bengal. It
showcases the skills and talents of rural women in Bengal.

18. Which is the famous silk of Meghalaya?

Answer: Eri Silk

Erie is the most respected cloth of the local tribal people of Meghalaya. It is a type of silk.

19. Which silk is also known as golden fiber?

Answer: Muga Silk

Muga Silk is also known as golden fiber. Muga silk is a variety of wild silk geographically
tagged endemic to the state of Assam in India. Silk is known for its extreme durability and has a
shimmering, lustrous natural yellow-gold color.

20. Where is Muga silk produced?

Answer: Assam

Muga silk is a variety of wild silk geographically tagged endemic to the state of Assam in India.
It has got a shimmering, shiny natural yellow-golden color, hence it is called golden fiber.

21. Where is the famous handloom of Sambalpuri Saree?

Answer: Odisha

Sambalpuri saree is a traditional hand woven ikat or saree. In this, the warp and weft are tied
before weaving. It is produced in Sambalpur, Balangir, Bargarh, Boudh and Sonpur districts of
Odisha, India.

22. Which of the following embroidery is famous in Rajasthan?

Answer: Shisha

Shisha embroidery is famous in Rajasthan. Shisha embroidery is a type of mirror-work hand

embroidery stitch worked on fabric using various small pieces of mirror shine metal.

23. In which year the traditional art of jamdani weaving was declared a UNESCO
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

Answer: 2013

In 2013, the traditional art of Jamdani weaving was declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity. A fine muslin on which decorative motifs are woven using a loom is
known as Jamdani. Ornamental motifs were usually in white and grey.

24. Dhokra Handicrafts are made in which state of India?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Dhokra handicrafts are known for their oldest form and traditional simplicity. This tribal
handicraft originated in Madhya Pradesh. Other states involved in the manufacture of such
handicrafts are West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. Dhokra is famous for its unique objects
depicting folk characters. Dhokra jewelry, candle stands, pen stands, ashtrays, and a variety of
showpieces are available at every handicraft shop.

25. In which of the following states is the Lippan Kam handicraft famous?

Answer: Gujarat

'Lipan Kaam" means mirror and clay work. It is a traditional craft of Kutch (Gujarat). It presents
a different style by using wild ass and camel dung as binding agents. Clay and clay are taken in
equal proportion, while it looks stunning with embroidered patterns and mirrors.

21-Indian Clothing and Textiles

1. Shaphee Lanphee, a traditional textile fabric, is a GI product from which of the

following states?

Answer: Manipur

Shaphee Lanphee is a traditional textile fabric WOven and embroidered by Meitei women of
Manipur. The fabric was, in the past, presented as a gift of honour (Mana Phee) to the soldiers
for their bravery in a successful war, and to the praise- worthy chiefs of the Nagas of Manipur by
the king of Manipur.

2. Which country is first in global jute production?

Answer: India

India produces more than 60% of the global jute in the garment market and is the largest
producer of raw jute worldwide.

3. When was National Textile Policy passed by the Government of India?

Answer: 2000

National Textile Policy was passed in 2000 by the government of India with the purpose of
formulating policy and maintaining coordination between different fiber industries.

4. Which city is known as manchester of Rajasthan?

Answer: Bhilwara
Bhilwara is in the Mewar region of Rajasthan, and it is the top producer of cotton clothes in
Rajasthan. Hence, it is also known as manchester of Rajasthan.

5. Which Indian city is Known as manchester of South India?

Answer: Coimbator

e Coimbatore is known as Manchester of South India. The presence of a cotton production area
in the neighboring village gives major production in the textile industry.

6. Which Indian city is known as Manchester of India?

Answer: Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is known as Manchester of India, it is situated very close to the cotton-growing area
which provides easy availability of raw materials, and is also homes to the oldest cotton mills in
India.

7. Which Indian city is known as Manchester of North India?

Answer: Kanpur

Kanpur, a city of State Uttar Pradesh is known as manchester of North india. It has 17 big cotton
textile mills which makes it an industrial center for the cotton textile industry.

8. In which city India's first cotton textile mill was established?

Answer: Mumbai

The first cotton textile mill was established in 1818 at Fort Gloster, Kolkata, but this mill wa
unsuccessful. The 2nd mill was established in 1854 in Mumbai which led to the foundation of
the cotton textile industry in India.

9. What is the process of making thread from the fiber known as?

Answer: Spinning

Spinning is used as making thread from fiber, in this process fibers are drawn from cotton to
form Yarn.

10. When was the cotton supply association founded?

Answer: 1857
The cotton supply association was founded in 1857 in Britain with the objective to encourage
cotton production in every part of the world. It also decreased the dependency of Britishers on
the USA for raw Cotton.

11. Which fiber dominates the textile industry?

Answer: Cotton

Cotton plays an important role in the Indian economy as the country's textile industry is mainly
cotton-based. India is one of the largest producers and exporters of cotton yarn. The Indian
textile industry contributes about 5% to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 14% of
industrial output, and 11% of total export earnings. The industry is also the second-largest
employer in the country after agriculture, providing direct employment to over 51 million people
and 68 million indirectly, including unskilled women. The textile industry is also expected to
reach US$ 223 billion by 2021.

12. What is the type of Indian textile Industry?

Answer: Conventional

Conventional is the type of Indian textile Industry. The size of the Indian textile industry can be
estimated from the fact that it employs over 45 million people, the second largest employer after
agriculture.

13. Kaupinam or Kaupina is worn by whom?

Answer: Men

Kaupina, kaupina or loincloth, or a loincloth (loincloth) is an undergarment worn by Indian men

as a loincloth or lingerie, usually by a wrestler exercising or sparring iin dangal in traditional
wrestling arenas.

14. Which of the following is a knee-length jacket worn as an angarkha by men in the
Indian subcontinent?

Answer: Achakan

The Achkan also known as the Baghal Bandi, is a knee-length jacket worn like an angarkha by
men in the Indian subcontinent.

15. Mundum Neriyathum is a type of which garment?

Answer: Saree
 The Mundam Neriyathum is the oldest remnant of the ancient form of the sari which covers only
the lower part of the body. It is the traditional dress of women in Kerala, a state in the
southwestern part of India. The original traditional piece is the mundu lower garment which is an
ancient form of sari which denoted as 'thuni' in Malayalam, while neriyathu makes up the upper
garment mundu.

16. Rignai is the traditional dress of women of

Answer: Tripura

Rignai is the traditional dress of Tripuri women native to Tripura. It is a garment worn around
the waist. It is worn with "rikutu". It covers the upper half of the body. It is worn by every
Tripuri woman in Tripura.

17. Langa Voni is a type of women's wear, it is famous in which region of India?

Answer: South India

Langa Voni is a type of South Indian dress mainly worn in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and
Tamil Nadu as well as parts of Kerala. The dress is a three- piece garment whereas the or
lehenga is a Cone-shaped long flowing skirt.

18. Jama is a long coat that was popular during the period of

Answer: Mughal

Jama is a long coat which was quite popular during the Mughal period. A variety of Jama
dresses were worn in different regions of South Asia

. 19. Dastar is also known by

Answer: Pagri

Dastar, also known as a turban (Pagri), is a turban worn by the Sikh community of India.
Symbols of faith represent values such as valor, honor, and spirituality among others. It is worn
to protect the long, uncut hair of Sikhs, the hairstyle which is one of the five Ks of Sikhism.

20. Dumpra is the traditional dress of

Answer: Lepcha Men

Dumra is the traditional dress of the Lepcha men of Sikkim. It consists of a multicolored, hand-
woven fabric pinned to one shoulder and held in place by a waistband called a gyatomu, usually
worn over a white shirt and trousers
. 21. Mekhla Sador is an indigenous traditional dress of

Answer: Assam

Mekhla Sador is an indigenous traditional Assamese dress traditionally Worn by Assamese

Women.

22. Which of the following is the traditional dress for both men and women in the Kashmir
Valley?

Answer: Pheran

Pheran or phiran is the traditional dress for both men and women in the Kashmir Valley.

23. Madisar or Koshavam is a typical way in which saree is worn by Brahmin women of
which state?

Answer: Tamil Nadu

Madisar or Koshavam is a typical way in which sarees are worn by Tamil Brahmin women. The
style of sari and tying dates back to ancient India, at least during the period between the 2nd
century BC to the 1st century AD when Antriya and Northern fabrics were merged to form a
single garment.

24. In which state Tant saree is famous?

Answer: West Bengal

The Tant saree is a traditional Bengali saree, originating from the Bengal region in the eastern
part. It is commonly used by Bengali women. Tant sarees are woven with cotton threads. It is
distinguished by its lightness and transparency. It is considered the most comfortable saree for
the hot and humid climate in the Indian subcontinent.

25. Japi is a traditional conical hat from

Answer: Assam

The Japi is a traditional conical hat from Assam, India similar to other Asian conical hats made
from tightly woven bamboo and/or cane and a large, palm-leaf toko pat. The word Japi is derived
from Jaap which means a bundle of taku leaves.

26. Kota Doria is the famous fabric of which state?

Answer: Rajasthan
Kota Doria is the famous fabric of Kota, Rajasthan. It is mainly woven in a small town
Kaithoon.

27. Panchi and Parhan are the famous fabrics of

Answer: Jharkhand

Panchi and Parhan are the famous fabrics of Jharkhand. Panchi and Parhan is the traditional dress
of the women of Jharkhand. The lower garment is panchi and the upper one, is the parahan.
Jharkhand popularly known as Vanchal (Land of the Forest) is cultured with a dynamic heritage
of textiles and clothing.

28. In which state Patola sarees are made?

Answer: Gujarat

The origin of the Patola saree is in Patan, Gujarat, and is a woven, double ikat fabric.

29. In which state Kuthampully Fabric is made?

Answer: Kerala

A traditional cotton weaver's village with around 600 Brahmin families, Kuthampalli Kasavu is
known for handloom weaving. Therefore this fabric is known as Kothapalli Fabric.

30. Where is Mashru weave made?

Answer: Gujarat

Mashru is blended silk and cotton fabric. It is made in Gujarat. It is made of cotton fabric
arranged in silk warp and satin weave. The silk warp goes up 5-8 times over the cotton weft, but
only once beneath it, giving the outer luster and inner comfort.

22-Languages

1. Today's Gurmukhi, Dogri and Sindhi scripts have developed from which among the
following scripts?

Answer: Šāradā scrip

t śāradā is a script of the Brahmic family of scripts, developed around the 8th century. It was
used for writing Sanskrit and Kashmiri. The Gurmukhī script was developed from śäradā by
Guru Angad. Originally more widespread, its use became later restricted to Kashmir, and it is
now rarely used except by the Kashmiri Pandit community for ceremonial purposes. There are
several variants of Sāradā Scripts such as Takkari or Tankari which is the parent of the Dogri
script, Kului script (Kullu in Himachal Pradesh), Chameli Script (in Chamba Himachal Pradesh),
Sindhi, Bania of Punjab etc.

2. What is the official language of India?

Answer: Hindi

Hindi is the official language of the Center in India and English as a temporary official sub-
language. Different state legislatures can adopt any regional language as the official language of
that state.

3. Santhali, Ho, Mundari, Vishesh, and Bhumij come under which of the following
languages?

Answer: Austro-Asian languages

Santhali, Ho, Mundari, Vishesh, and Bhumij come under Austro-Asian languages. Nepal
language, Manipuri, Khasi, Mizo, Ao, Mhar, and Naga come under Tibeto-Burmese languages.
Pali, Prakrit, Marwari/Mewari, Apabhramsa, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Sindhi, Kashmiri,
Maithili, Bhojpuri, Nepali, Marathi, Dogri, Kurmali, Nagpuri, Konkani, Gujarati, Bengali, Oriya,
Assamese, Indo- Aryan languages come under. Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tulu,
Gondi, and Kurukh come under the Dravidian languages.

4. Under which article has been prescribed the official language of the Union, which
includes Hindi and English in Devanagari script?

Answer: 343

Part XVII of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Commonwealth of
India. The official language of the Union has been prescribed under Article 343, which includes
Hindi and English in the Devanagari script.

5. Which of the following language is the fifth most spoken native language and the sixth
most spoken language by the total number of speakers in the world?

Answer: Bengali
 Bengali is the fifth most spoken native language and the sixth most spoken by the total number
of speakers in the world. Bengali is the official and national language of Bangladesh, with 98%
of Bangladeshis using Bengali as their first language. Within India, Bengali is the official
language of the Barak Valley region of the state of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam.

6. Which language is known as the queen of all the languages?

Answer: Kannada

Kannada is considered as the queen of all the languages that are spoken across the globe.
Kannada is also among the oldest languages.

7. In which Indian State Dogri language is widely spoken?

Answer:Jammu and Kashmir

Dogri is widely used by people of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the official recognized language of
India added by 92nd constitutional amendment act 2003.

8. Maithili is spoken in which state of India?

Answer: Bihar

Maithili is a language of Bihar state. It was added by 92nd constitutional amendment act 2003 in
the 8th schedule of Indian constitution.

9. The Committee of Parliament on Official Language was constituted in which year?

Answer: 1976

The Committee on Official Language was constituted in 1976. It was constituted under section 4
of the Official Languages Act, 1963. Its main objective was to check progress in the use of Hindi
as the Official Language.

10. Which article provides constitutional recognition as "Official languages" of the union?

Answer: 345

In the Indian constitution, Article 345 provides recognition as an official language. Under this
articie, a state can adopt any language as its official state language.

11. Which language is/are spoken in Sikkim?

Answer: All of the above

 Languages spoken in Sikkim are Lepcha, Bhotia and Nepali, which is the main language of the
state. Limbu, Sherpa, Tamang, are also spoken by the people of this state.

12. Garo and Khasi are languages spoken in which Indian state?

Answer: Meghalaya

Garo, Khasi, Jaintia and English are the state's official languages of Meghalaya. Garo, Khasi and
Jaintia are tribes in Meghalaya which use these languages.

13. Bodo, Dongri, Maithili and Santhali are added to the Indian constitution under which
constitutional amendment act?

Answer: 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003

Bodo, Dongri, Maithili and Santhali are added to the Indian constitution under 92nd
Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.

14. Vande Mataram was composed in which Indian Language?

Answer: Sanskri

t In 1870, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote this poem in Sanskrit language in his novel
Anandmath. It was sung for the first time by Rabindranath Tagore in 1896.

15. Which language is not included in the 8th schedule of the Indian constitution?

Answer: English

English language is the official language of a but it is still not a part of the 8th schedule of the
Indian constitution.

16. Konkani is the official language of which of the following?

Answer: Daman and Diu state

Konkani is the official language of Goa and Daman and Diu. Konkani is added to the 8th
schedule of the Indian constitution.

17. Which state has English as its official language?

Answer: Nagaland

English is the official language of Nagaland. Though, English is not a part of 8th schedule of
Indian constitution.
18. Kokborok is the official language of which Indian state?

Answer: Tripura

Tripura has two official languages, Kokborok and Bengali.

19. Under which constitutional amendment act Sindhi is added to the official Language of
Indian constitution?

Answer: 21st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967 Sindhi is added under 21st
Constitutional

Amendment Act, 1967 to the 8th schedule of Indian constitution. People of Gujarat speak Sindhi.

20. Under which constitutional amendment act Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali are added
to the official Language of Indian constitution?

Answer: 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 Under the 71st Constitutional Amendment
Act, 1992, Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali got the status of official language under 8th schedule.

21. According to classical language status 2017, which language is not under classical
language category?

Answer: Prakrit

In 2017, Malayalam, Kannada and Sanskrit got the status of classical language. There are a total
of 6 classical languages in India.

23-Literature - Ancient & Medieval

1. Adya Dhara niradhara, niralamba Saraswati, thus lamented a poet at the demise of
which among the following Kings?

Answer: Bhoja Paramara

Raja Bhoja Of Dhar was a philosopher king and polymath of medieval India. He was from the
Paramara dynasty of Arya, who ruled the kingdom of Malwa in Centra India from about 1010 to
1060. On his demise, a poet lamented "Adya Dhara niradhara, niralamba Saraswati Panditah
khanditah sarve Bhojraje divam gate". This means that Saraswati is now helpless, Il learned
people have Scattered, because the support of Dhara (Kingdom) Raja Bhoj has gone".
 2. Sayana, an important commentator on Vedas was associated with which among the
following empires?

Answer: Vijayanagar Empire

Sayana: was an important commentator on the Vedas. His commentary on the Rigveda was
edited by Max Müller, 1849-1875.He flourished under the king Bukka I and his successor
Harihara II in the Vijayanagar Empire of South India.

3. Who among the following authors is known for his satires exposing the evils of
contenmporary society ?

Answer: Ksemendra

Kshemendra was a Kashmirian poet of the 11th century, writing in Sanskrit.In his most of the
works like 'Kalavilas', 'Narma Mala' describes the inner weakness of man and society and the
corrupt official machinery of those times.In his one of the work 'Samaya Matrika' ,he depicted
super seductress 'Kankali' character By depicting it ,he wishes to reform the degradation in the
society. In short Ksemendra had chosen the vehicle of satire.

4. In which century, the Rajatarangini of Kalhana was composed?

Answer: 12th

The Rajatarangini ( "The River of Kings") is a metrical historical chronicle of north-western

Indian subcontinent, particularly the kings of Kashmir, written in Sanskrit by Kashmiri Brahman
Kalhana in 12th century CE.

5. Veda which is partly in prose and partly in verses is ?

Answer: Yajurveda

Adhyayas of Yajur Veda, made up partly of verses and partly of prose, contain a number of
prayers and sacrificial formulae. Extensive details for carrying out different sacrifices are given
in the chapters of the Yajur Veda.

6. Which among the following ancient authors has complained of the drain of gold to India
(due to trade hegemony of ancient India)?

Answer: Pliny

The lamentation of the Roman writer Pliny in the 1st century A.D refers to heavy drain of Gold
from Roman into India in payment of her imports from India. He writes that the drain of Gold is
in return for unproductive luxuries. The Roman gold and silver were steadily drained into South
India in exchange not only for spices, but also muslin, silk and other costly luxuries.

7. Who among the following is the author of Kitab-ur-Rehla?

Answer: Ibn-i-Batuta

Ibn batutta was an Arab traveler and adventure frm Moroco0. His book is a primary sOurce of
history of the region of Muhmmad bin Tughluq it throws ligh on the Socio-potitical condition of
his times.

8. Which among the following was the work of Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq?

Answer: Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi

Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi was authored by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq himself. He was a Turkic
Muslim ruler of the Tughlaq Dynasty, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1351 to
1388 A.D,

9. Who among the following Arab scholars studied Sanskrit and astronomy for a decade at
Varanasi

Answer: Alberuni

Alberuni, the Arab astronomer who studied Sanskrit and astronomy for a decade at Varanasi.

10. To which of the following parvas of Mahabharata, Bhagvatgita Belongs?

Answer: Bhishma parva

Bhagvatgita belongs to Bhishma parva. There are total in 18 parvas in Mahabharata.

11. Hymns composed by which among the following rulers have been incorporated in Guru
Grantha sahib of Sikhs?

Answer: Jaydev

Hymns composed by Jaydev have been incorporated in Guru Grantha sahib of Sikhs. The hymns
are written in a mixture of Sanskrit and eastern Apabhramsha. There are records narrating how
Jayadeva's work hada profound influence on Guru Nanak during his visit to Puri.

12. Gaudavaho of Vakpati narrates the Digvijay of whom among the following?

Answer: Yasovarman
Gaudavaho of Vakpati narrates the Digvijay to Yasovarman. Gaudavaho a Prakrit-language
poem written by Vakpati

13. In the Indian mythology, who sung Shiva Tandava Stotra?

Answer: Ravana

Shiva Tandava Stotra is sung by Ravana in Ramayana. It is a Sanskrit sloka. Ravana is king of
Lanka.

14. The best known of the compilations of the compositions of Kabir are known as ?
Answer: Bijak

Bijak is the compilations of the compositions of Kabir. Kabir Das was a 15th-century Indian
mystic poet and saint, whose writings influenced Hinduism's Bhakti movement and his verses
are found in Sikhism's scripture Guru Granth Sahib.

15. Which is the oldest Veda amongst the four?

Answer: Rig Veda

The Rig Veda is an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit verses. It is one of the four
canonical Scriptures of Hinduism known as the Vedas. The book is a collection of 1,028 hymns
and 10,600 verses, compiled into ten books, Mandalas. The focus of this Veda is on worldly
prosperity and natural beauty. Text Organized into 10 books called Zones of Different Ages and
Lengths. In addition, each zone contains several verses or verses, usually for sacrifices. Most of
the verses focus on life, death, creation, sacrifice and the quest for divine happiness or Soma.
The entire Rig Veda verses are dedicated to many gods, especially their chief deity, Indra.

16. Which Veda focuses on the rites and mantras of different types of sacrifice?

Answer: Yajur Veda

The name Yajus' refers to 'sacrifice' and is centered on Vedic rituals and the various types of
Yagya mantras prevalent in Vedic times. There are two main sections in the Yajurveda
(Samhitas): Shukla (White / pure) and Krishna (black/dark). These codes are also known as:
Vajasanei Samhita and Taittiriya Samhita. Yajurveda acting as a guide for sages/priests is
basically a ritualistic Veda for those who perform sacrifices.

17. Which Veda is also known as the book of chants?

Answer: Sama Veda

The Sama Veda is named 'Saman' (Raga) and focuses on its tune or song. Historians have argued
that while the entire text contains 1875 verses, 75 are original and the rest are taken fromn all
branches of the Rig Veda. It contains verses, special verses and 16,000 tunes (musical notes) and
brass. It is also known as the Book of Mantras' due to the literary nature of the text. It also shows
us how Indian music developed during the Vedic period.

18. Which Veda also deals with black and white magic?

Answer: Atharva Veda

This Veda is also known as the Brahmaveda and is attributed to two the sages called him
Atharvana and Angiras respectively. Due to its affiliation with the two sages, it was also known
as Atharvangirsha in ancient times. It is largely concerned with the peace and well-being of
human society and, although it covers all aspects of man's daily life, Prevention of many
diseases. It is known that treatments are prescribed in the book Nearly 99 diseases. There are two
main divisions (sakhas) in the text, Pappalada and Saunakia. Much of the text deals with healing
and black and white magic; Speculation on changes in the universe; And also touches on
everyday issues in the householder's life.

19. Which is the wrong pair?

Answer: Yajur Veda- Kaushitaki Brahmana

Brahmana is part of the Hindu Shruti (manifest knowledge) literature. Each Veda is
accompanied by a Brahman, which is essentially a collection of texts containing commentaries
on a particular Veda. They are usually a mixture of detailed explanations of epics, facts,
philosophy, and Vedic rituals. Each Veda has its own Brahmana. Rig Veda- Aitareya Brahmana
Sama Veda- Tandya Mahabrahman Yajur Veda- Taittiriya Brahmana Atharva Veda- Gopatha
Brahmana

20. A set of 108 Upanishads is called?

Answer: Muktika canon

Muktika refers to a collection of 108 Upanishads available in print in Teluqu from 1883 CE. In
the Muktika Upanishad (List 108) the canon is part of a dialogue between Rama and Hanuman
regarding research on liberation. Other collections of Upanishads include Apanekhat, a Persian
language compilation of 50 Upanishads; a Collection of 52 Upanishads by Colebrook, and a
collection of 52 Upanishads by Narayan.

21. Janan- khand is an example of?

Answer: Upanishads
Janan- khand is an example of Upanishads. The Upanishads are the late Vedic Sanskrit texts of
Hindu philosophy that provided the basis for later Hindu philosophy. They are the most recent
part of the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, and are concerned with meditation,
philosophy, consciousness, and ontological knowledge.

22. In which Iiterary sources are the reference to Purushartha?

Answer: Ramayana

The most famous and revered text of the Ramayana was written by a sage Valmiki was one of
the earliest poets or poets. This logic is called Ramayana in Adikavya or poetry. Although there
has been a lot of talk about Ramayana dating, for the most part, BC Historians claim that it was
first compiled in 1500. In this epic, through the story of Rama who is portrayed as an ideal man,
Instructions on how to achieve the fourfold goals (masculine) of Mankind is given: Dharmna,
Artha, Kama, moksha.

23. How many major Puranas(mahapuranas) are there in Hindu literature?

Answer: 18

As the word 'Purana' suggests, these texts speak of a 'restorer'Old . These are ancient Indian
mythology, including Articles describing the creation of the universe and its history To the
expected destruction of the universe. There are 18 major Puranas (Mahapuranas) and each one
has a priority Explanation of specific deities and philosophical and religious concepts Their
relative. Some famous and famous myths are Bhagavata, Brahma, Vayu, Agni, Garuda, Padma,
Vishnu and Matsya. They contain references to the social, cultural and religious life of post-
Vedic India and provide important information to historians about it.

24. Who wrote Vikramorvasiya?

Answer: Kalidasa

Vikramorvasiyam is a Sanskrit play of panchasalas composed by Kalidasa. It is based on the love

story of mortal men with the heavenly virgin Urvashi. Kalidasa was the pioneer of Sanskrit
literature - his famous plays Shakuntala and Meghdootam. The great poet Kalidasa is known as
the Shakespeare of India.

25. Uttara Ramcharitam(the later life of Rama) is written by whom?

Answer: Bhavabhuti

Uttararamacharita (The Later Story of Rama) is a Sanskrit play in the seven genres of drama
written by Bhavabhuti. It describes the later life of the Hindu god Rama, from his coronation
after his return from exile, to his coronation and his reunion with his wife Sita, who left his two
sons, Lou and Kush., Covering a period of mnore than twelve years.

26. The famous Swapnavasavadatta and by–

Answer: Bhasa

Indian literature Urubhanga are written Bhasa was one of the most famous Indian playwrights in
Sanskrit before Kalidasa. His name is best known as early as the 1st century BCE and dates back
to the Mauryan period (322-184 BCE), although thirteen plays associated with his name are
generally close to the 1st or 2nd century., His plays were lost for centuries until the rediscovery
of manuscripts by the Indian scholar Ganapati Shastri in 1913. Bhasa AD is Known only by
references in other works such as Kavyamimansa from 880-920. In Kavyamimansa Rajasekhara
attributed the play Swapnavasavadattam to Bhasa.

27. Which is not a major work of Harshavardhana?

Answer: Mudrarakshasa

Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit language play written by Visakhadatta that describes the rise of
King Chandragupta Maurya to power in India. Drama is an example of creative writing, but not
entirely fiction. It dates from the late fourth century to the eighth century CE in a variety of
ways.

28. Charak Samhita a famous book on medicine is a major work of

Answer: Charak

Charaka Samhita ("collection of chakras") is a Sanskrit text on Ayurveda (Indian traditional

medicine). In addition to the Sushruta Samhita, it is one of the two founding texts of the region
surviving from ancient India. It is one of the three works that make up the big trilogy.

29. The famous Shusruta Samhita deals with Which field of science?

Answer: Surgery

The Sushruta Samhita is an ancient Sanskrit text on medicine and surgery and one of the most
important texts on the subject surviving from the ancient world. The Sushruta collection i one of
the basic texts of Ayurveda (Indian Traditional Medicine) along with the medical components in
the Charaka-Samhita, Bhesa-Samhita and Bower Manuscript. It is one of the two earliest Hindu
texts on the surviving medical profession from ancient India.

30. In Arathashastra, which kind of strategy is discussed?

Answer: All of the above

Arthashastra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on art, politics, economics and military strategy.
Kautilya, also known as Vishnugupta and Chanakya, is traditionally referred to as the text writer.
Credit. It focuses on the economic and social conditions of the country Mauryan Empire.
Appropriate attention was also paid to a military strategy that should be employed by the state. It
contains books on government, law, civil and criminal court systems, ethics, economics, markets
and commerce, ministerial inquiry methods, diplomacy, war theory, the nature of peace, and the
emperor's duties and responsibilities. The book covers Hindu philosophy and includes ancient
economic and cultural details on agriculture, mineralogy, mining and metallurgy, animal
husbandry, medicine, forests and wildlife.

31. Pancha Siddhantika is written by

Answer: Varahmihira

Varahamihira's major work is the book Panchasiddhantika 575 CE, which provides information
on ancient Indian texts now lost. This work is a treatise on mathematical astronomy and
Summarizes five earlier astronomical texts by five authors: Theory of Surya, Theory of Romka,
Theory of Paulisa, Theory of Vashishta and Theory of Pythagoras. It is a collection of Vedic
astrology as well as Hellenistic astronomy (consisting of Greek, Egyptian and Roman elements).
Varahamihira first stated that the transition of he or the equinox was 50.32 arc seconds per year.
32. Who wrote Vedanga Jyotisha?

Answer: Lagadha

Vedanga Jyotish (Vedanga Jyotish), or Jyotishvedanga Uyotishved angam), is one of the first
known Indian texts on astrology ((yotisha). The current text is from the last century BCE, but
may be based on the tradition of about 700-600 BCE. This book is the foundation of astrology,
one of the six theological disciplines. Its author is traditionally named Lagada.

33. Tripitaka is written in

Answer: Pali

Tripitaka, meaning "triple basket", is the traditional term for an ancient collection of Buddhist
texts. The most important triptychs in the contemporary Buddhist world are the Pali Canon,
which is governed by the Theravada tradition in Southeast Asia, the Chinese Buddhist code of
conduct by the East Asian Buddhist tradition, and the Tibetan Buddhist doctrine, which is
governed by the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Tripitaka has become a term used in many school
collections, although their general division does not correspond to the exact division into three
pits.
34. Which Buddhist text deals with the stories of the previous birth of buddha?

Answer: Jataka

Jataka is one of the most popular stories about the early life of the Buddha, preserved in all
branches of Buddhism. Some horoscopes are scattered across various sections of the Pali canon
of Buddhist writing, including a group of 35 collected for apostolic purposes.

35. Who is the writer of Gatha Saptasati?

Answer: Hala The Gatha Saptashati is one of the oldest texts in the Subhashit-style. It deals
with feelings of love and is referred to as the "opposite intensity" of the Kama Sutra. While the
Kama Sutra is a theoretical work on love and Gaha Sattasai is a practical compilation of
examples illustrating the "unholy reality of life" where seduction principles do not work, making
love complex and emotionally exciting. Feels imperfect. It states in one verse that Radha and
Krishna are the hero and heroine respectively.

36. Which Buddhist text also means chronicle of the island? Answer: Dipvamsa It was
probably written in the 3rd-4th century AD. Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka). It literally means
"chronicle of history". Island ". It refers to the Buddha's visit to Sri Lanka and the arrival of the
dental remains of the Buddha.

37. Which is not Buddhist literature?

Answer: Tattvartha- sutra

Umaswati's Tattvartha-sutra (2nd-5th century AD) is an important Jain work in Sanskrit on

logic, epistemology, ethics, and astronomy. Although mahavamsa, jataka, and Udana are
Buddhist literature.

38. Which is the oldest Theraveda Buddhist text?

Answer: Udana

Udana is the oldest Buddhist scripture, part of the Pali canon of Theravada Buddhism. It is
included in the Sutta Pitaka Khudakka Nikaya there. The title can be translated as "inspired
pronunciation". There are 80 such utterances in the book, most of which are in verse, each with a
narrative that provides the context in which the Buddha spoke before. The famous story of the
blind and the elephant appears below Tita Sutta in Udana.

39. Visuddhimagga is written by

Answer: Buddhagosha
In Sri Lanka, there isa 'great scripture' on Buddhist practice and Theravada Abhidhamma written
by Buddhaghosa in the 5th century. This is a manual presentation and sorting of a 5th-century
understanding and interpretation of the Buddhist path created by the elders of the Mahavihara
Math in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is considered the most important Theravada text outside the
Tipitaka doctrine the texts and has been described as "the center of a complete and coherent
interpretation of Tipitaka".

40. Who wrote the sacred Uvasaggaharam stotra?

Answer: Bhadrabahu

Uvasagaharam Stotram is the worship of the twenty-third Tirthankara Parshvanath. This hymn
was composed in AD, Written by Acharya It is Bhadrabahu who lived in the 2nd-4th century.
believed that chanting with full faith will remove obstacles, hardships, and sorrows.

41. Haribhadra Suri was related to which religious sect?

Answer: Jainism

Acharya Haribhadra Suri is a Swetambara monk, Jain leader, philosopher, doxographer, and
author. Several conflicting dates are given for his birth. According to tradition, the c. 459-529
CE. However, in 1919, a jain monk named Jinvijaya suggested that his acquaintance with
Dharmakirti may have been possible after 650. (2] In his writings, Haribhadra himself mentions
Jinbhadra and Jinadatta of the Vidyadhara dynasty. Identify as a student. There are many
conflicting articles about his life, He has written several b00ks On yoga such as
Yogadismukkaya.

42. Adi Granth is compiled by whom?

Answer: Bhai Gurudas

The Adi Granth is revered in all the gurudwaras (Sikh temples) as the main object of worship
and the living guru. It is properly opened in the morning and wrapped and kept overnight. It is
recited continuously on special oCcasions, lasting from 2 to 15 days. This scripture is sometimes
carried in procession on the occasion of Gurus or birthdays in memory of Sikh martyrs.

43. Ettuthogai is written in which language?

Answer: Tamil

The Eight Collections, also known as the Ezuttokai or "Eight Collections" in literature, are
traditional Tamil poetry (Patisemalkalku) that is part of a collection of eighteen great wNorks of
social literature. Eight anthologies and its companion anthology, Ten Statues (Pattuppa), are the
oldest available Tamil literature. According to Kamil Juvelebil, a scholar of Tamil literature and
history, it is difficult to date these eight anthologies or their relative chronology. , according to
the scholarship available so far, the earliest layers were built between the 1st century BC and the
2nd century CE, while the last layers were completed between the 3rd and 5th centuries CE.

44. Silappadikaram is written during

Answer: 6th century

Silappathikaram is also pronounced as Silappathikaram, the first epic poem in Tamil, dating to c.
Written by Prince Blanco Adigal (Ilango Adigal) in the 5th-6th centuries. Its storyline is taken
from a famous story. Silappathikaram is a fine synthesis of mood poetry in the ancient Tamil
agam tradition and the rhetoric of Sanskrit poetry, including kalitokai, chorus folk songs,
descriptions of town and village, technical accounts of conversations with love. Stunning
dramatic scenes of dance and music and love and tragic death.

45. Who wrote Tarikh- e- Firoz-Shahi?

Answer: Ziauddin Barni

Ziauddin Barani (1285-1358 CE) was a Muslim political thinker of the Delhi Sultanate in
present- day northern India under the rule of Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Feroze Shah. He is
best known for composing the Tariq-i-Feroze Shahi (also known as Tarig-i-Feroze Shahi) of
medieval India from the reign of Ghiyas ud-Din Tughlaq to the first six years of his reign.
Covers the duration of up to years. Feroze Shah Tughlaq and Fatwa-e-Jahandari promoted the
hierarchy among the Muslim communities of the Indian subcontinent.

46. Baburnama is written by

Answer: Babur

Babur wrote his autobiography, which means Babur is also known as Tuzk-e-Babri. Only Babur
and Jahangir, two emperors of the Mughal Empire, wrote their biographies. Babarnama is also
known as the first true autobiography in Islamic literature. Babur was born Zaheer ud-din
Muhammad, the founder of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent. He was a descendant
of Timur and Genghis Khan, respectively, through his father and mother

47. Who wrote Tazuk-i-Jahangiri?

Answer: Ziauddin Barni

Tujuk-i-Jahangiri or Tujuk-i-Jahangiri or Jahangir- nama is the autobiography of the Mughal

emperor Noor-ud-din Muhammad Jahangir (1569-1627). Also known as Jahangirnama, [1]
Tuzk-i-]ahangiri is written in Persian. He wrote memoirs on many stages of his life until his
death in 1622. His own manuscript was wonderfully illustrated by his painters' studio, [2] but the
drawings were quickly scattered, mostly found in the Murakka (album).

48. Humayun namah is written by whom?

Answer: Gulbadan Begum

Gulbadan Begum was the daughter of the Mughal princess and emperor Babur, the founder of
the Mughal Empire. She is best known as the author of the biography of her step-brother,
Emperor Humayun, Humayun-nama, which she wrote at the request of her nephew, Emperor
Akbar. Gulbadan's memory of Babur is brief, but she gives a refreshing story about Humayun's
house and provides a rare account of his confrontation with his step-brother Kamran Mirza. She
sadly recorded a fraternal struggle between her brothers.

49. Who wrote kulliyat?

Answer: Jafar zatalli

During the reign of Aurangzeb, many satirists, such as Jafar Jatali, wrote their own Kulliyats.
Zafar Jatalli compiled his writings from various literary processes in Jatal-nama during the last
quarter of Aurangzeb's reign, i.e. the last quarter of th seventeenth century. It is possible that the
genre was edited and updated by the poet himself or by some later poets and writers. Although
some parts of the work are incorrectly attributed to the couple, it is important that the subjects
covered by the poet, as well as their language and form, be of interest to people who read Urdu.
50. Padshahnama gives reference to whose court?

Answer: Shahjahan'court

Padshanama or Badshah Nama is a collection of works written as an official history of the reign
of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Illustrated texts are called Shahjahannama, with the
Padshahnama for the illustrated manuscript versions. These works are one of the main sources of
information about Shah Jahan's rule.

51. Who wrote Shahjahan-nama?

Answer: Inayat khan

Inayat Khan wasa historian in the Mughal Empire. In his book Shah Jahannama, he described
the life of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Inayat Khan was born in 1628, the same year the
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan ascended the throne. In 1635, in the seventh year o of hislife, as he
tells us, he received the"right mansab." He was sent there to visit his father while he was the
Mughal governor in Kashmir. He later held the office of "Superintendent" and later in the
Imperial Library.

52. Who was among the Navratnain in the court of Akbar?

Answer: Abul Fazal

He wrote Akbarnama, an official history of Akbar's rule in three volumes (the third volume is
called Ain-i-Akbari), and a Persian translation of the Bible. He was one of the nine gems of the
Akbar dynasty (Navaratnas) and the brother of Emperor Akbar's poet recipient Faizi.

53. Who translated Ramayana into the Persian language?

Answer: Abul fazal

Abul Fazl is a great vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar from his appointment in 1579 until his
death in 1602. He wrote Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar's rule in three volumes (the
third volume is called Ain-i-Akbari) and a Persian translation of the Bible. He ordered several
translations of Sanskrit texts like Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita and many Upanishads into Persian.
He was one of the nine gems of Akbar's royal court (Hindi: Navaratnas) and the brother of
Emperor Akbar's poet recipient Faizi.

54. Which Indian literature deals with the life of Prithviraj Chauhan?

Answer: Pritviraj Raso

Prithviraj Raso is an epic poem about the life of Prithviraj Chauhan, an Indian king of the 12th
century. It is attributed to Chand Bardai, who, according to the text, was the court poet of the
king. Prithviraj Raso is protbably the first Hindi book and it documents the life of Prithviraj
Chauhan and the challenges he faced.

55. Who wrote Andher Nagri's drama?

Answer: Bhartendu Harishchandra

Ander Nagri, the full name is Andher Nagri, Chaupat Raja, Take Sir Bhaji, Take Sir Khaza is a
play written by Bharathendu Harishchandra, an Indian Hindi writer in 1881. In this 6-character
play, ironically, he portrays a king who has been destroyed by an irrational and authoritarian
system of government by his own actions. Bharthendu was composed in one day for the Hindu
National Theater in Banaras.

24-Modern Indian Literature

1. Who among the following has written "Bharat Durdasha"?

Answer: Bharatendu Harishchandra

Bharatendu Harishchandra (1850 - 1885) lived only for 34 years but he was such a great writer
that he is known as father of modern Hindi literature as well as Hindi theatre. His pen name was
"Rasa" The title "Bharatendu" was conferred on him at a public meeting by scholars of Kashi in
1880 for his role in the development of Hindi Literature. Government of India confers the
Bharatendu Harishchandra Awards since 1983 to promote original writings in Hindi mass
communication.

2. Jagdish Khebudkar Wwas a renowned poet and lyricist of which among the following
languages?

Answer: Marathi

Jagdish Khebudkar was a Marathi poet and lyricist. He is known known for his songs in films
like Pinjra, Sadhi Manse, Samna, Chandra Hota Sakshila and Ashtavinayak.

3. What is the time period of Bhartendu kaal?

Answer: 1868-1893 In the history of Hindi literature, the first phase (1868-1893) of the modern
period has been given the name of "Bhartendu Yuga" and Bharatendu Harishchandra is
considered the representative of the modern era of Hindi literature. Bhartendu's personality was
influential, he was an editor and organizer, he was the leader of the writers and the reformist
thinker who gave direction to the society, a whole group of young and enthusiastic litterateurs
were formed around him, so it is appropriate to name this era as Bhartendu-era.

4. Satyarth Prakash, a famous Hindi work is associated with ?

Answer: Swami Dayanand

Satyartha Prakash ("The Meaning of the Truth" The Light of Truth) was written in 1875 by
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati an influential religious and social reformer and founder of the
Arya Samaj. The book was later edited by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1882 and has now been
translated into more than 20 languages, including Sanskrit and many foreign languages such as
English, French, German, and Swahili, Arabic and Chinese. Much of the book is devoted to
Swami Dayananda's reformist argument, the last three chapters containing a context for a
comparative study of different religious beliefs.

5. Who wrote with the pen name Nirala?

Answer: Suryakant Tripathi

Suryakant Tripathi "Nirala" (21 February 1897 - 15 October 1961) was an Indian poet, novelist,
essayist and short-story writer who wrote in Hindi. Tripathi was born on 21 February 1897 in
Medinipur, Bengal. Nirala's father, Pandit Ramsahai Tripathi, was a government employee and
tyrant. His mother died when he was very young. Nirala studied Mahishadal Raj High School in
Bengali medium at Mahishadal, Purba Medinipur. After that, he moved to Lucknow and from
there to Gadkola village in Unnao district where his father was originally from. Growing up, he
was inspired by people like Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda and Rabindranath
Tagore.

6. Karmbhumi is written by ?

Answer: Premchand

Karmabhoomi (The Land Wear One Works) is a Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand. The novel
is set in Uttar Pradesh in the 1930s. [1] At the beginning of the 20th century, Islam and Hinduism
co-existed in India for over a thousand years. With the exception of occasional violence, the two
religious communities lived together peacefully and shared strong social bonds except for
marriage. However, there was a rift in the English education community.

7. Which Hindi literature work is associated with Harivansh Rai Bachchan?

Answer: Madhushala

Madhushala (The Tavern/ The House of Wine) is a book of 135 "quatrains" by Hindi poet and
author Harivansh Roy Bachchan (1907-2003): four-line poems (rubai). The most metaphorical
work is still celebrated with its deep theological and Sufi hymns and philosophical voices, and
was an important work in the Chayavad (neo-romanticism) literary movement in early 20th
century Hindi literature. Madhushala was inspired by Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat as part of his
trilogy, which he had previously translated into Hindi. Other titles in the trilogy are Madhubala
(Madhubala) (1936) and Madhukalash Madhukalash.

8. Who wrote Kamayani?

Answer: jaishankar Prasad

Jaishankar Prasad (30 January 1890 - 15 November 1937) was a prominent fiqure in modern
Hindi literature as well as in Hindi theater. Prasad is the name of his pen. Jaishankar Prasad's
Kamayani (1936), a Hindi classic poem, is considered to be one of the school's most important
Works. This poem belongs to Chayawadi Hindi Poetry School. He along with Sumitranandan
Pant, Mahadevi Verma and Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala' are considered as one of the four pillars
(four pillars) of Romanticism in Hindi literature (Chaivad).

9. Who is the famous female writer of the 20th century?

Answer: Mahadevi Verma

Mahadevi Verma (born 1907 in Farrukhabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, [now in Uttar
Pradesh), India died September 11, 1987, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India), is an Indian
author, activist of the Chayawad movement and eminent poet. One of the Padma Bhushan was
presented to Varma. He received the Jnanpith Award in 1982 for his contribution to Indian
literature.

10. Who established Baptist Mission Press?

Answer: William Carey

Baptist Mission Press was a book and newspaper publisher that operated fromn 1800 to 1837 in
Serampore, Denmark. The press was founded by William Carey, William Ward and other British
Baptist missionaries at Serampore Mission. It started operations on 10 January 1800.

11. Which is not associated with Raja Ram Mohan Roy?

Answer: Wings of fire

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is considered to be the father of the modern Indian Renaissance due to
the remarkable changes that took place in India during the 18th and 19th centuries. The most
important of his works is the elimination of the cruel and barbaric practice of Sati. His writings
helped in the abolition of the veil system and child marriage. Raja Ram Mohan Roy continues to
inspire people all over the world through his writings on Defense of Hinduism (1820), The
Precepts of Jesus- The Guide to Peace and Happiness (1820), Bengali Grammar etc. Although,
Wings of Fire is the main work of AP Abdul Kalam.

12. Anandamath is written by_?

Answer: Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee or Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is a nationalist writer from West
Bengal. He was born on 27 June 1838 in Naihati, in the Bengal Presidency of British India (now
West Bengal, India). Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is a poet, journalist and novelist. In
Bengali, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is known as Sahitya Samrat (Literary Emperor).
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote Vandemataram' in the 1870s as a hymn to the
motherland. During the Swadeshi movement in Bengal, Vande Mataram was widely Sung by the
people. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya added the Vande Mataram song to his novel
Anandamatham. Novel - Ananda Math was written in 1882 by Bankim Chandra
Chattopadhyaya. Due to the country envisioned in the novel, Anandamatham inspired strong
political movements. Many freedom fighters were inspired by Ananda Math. It is a novel about a
militia trying to establish a kingdom.
13. Who was the first writer to wvin the Nobel prize?

Answer: Rabindranath Tagore

The poet Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his anthology
Gitanjali, published in London in 1913. The award, which was presented to an Indian for the first
time, became even more significant. This honor established Tagore's literary reputation around
the world. He was "revered for his deeply delicate, fresh and beautiful poetry, through which he
expressed his poetic thought in his own English words, becoming part of Western literature."

14. For which masterpiece did Rabindranath Tagore receive the Nobel prize?

Answer: Geetanjali

The poet Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his anthology
Gitanjali, published in London in 1913. It is part of UNESCO's collection of representative
works. Its main theme is devotion and its motto is "I am here to sing your songs". The original
collection of Bengali poems 156/157 was published on August 14, 1910. The English Gitanjali
or Song Offering / Singing Angel is a collection of 103 English prose poems, English
translations of Tagore's own Bengali poems, and the first to be published. November 1912 by the
India Society in London. It contains 53 translations of poems from the original Bengali Gitanjali,
as well as 50 other poems from his other works. Translations are often revolutionary, ignoring or
replacing large parts of the poem and combining two different verses in one context (song 95,
which includes the offering songs 89 and 90).

15. Which work is not associated with Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay?

Answer: Kabuliwala

Kabuliwala is written by Rabindranath Tagore. Sarath Chandra Chattopadhyay, alternatively

written as Sarath Chandra Chatterjee (15 September 1876 - 16 January 1938), was a Bengali
novelist and short story writer of the early 20th century. Many of his works deal with the
lifestyle, tragedies and struggles of the village people and the contemporary social practices
prevalent in Bengal. He is the most popular, translated and adapted Indian writer of all time. He
also wrote essays on Narir Mulya (1923) and Swadesh O Sahitya (1932). Srikanth, Chariharin,
Devdas, Grihda, Dena-Payona and Pather Dabi are some of his most popular works. Pather Dabi
was banned by the British government because of his revolutionary nature.

16. Padmanath Gohain Baruah is associated with which literature?

Answer: Assamese literature

 Padmanath Gohain was the first president of the Barua Assam Sahitya Sabha and a prominent
name in the early part of modern Assamese literature. He is a novelist, poet, playwright, analyst
and thinker. Given his immense personality and deep knowledge, he is considered the "father" of
the Assamese literary world. In recognition of his outstanding service to Assamnese literature
and society, the British government conferred on him the title of Roy Bahadur, a rare honor
bestowed on an Assamese man for the first time. He was also the first literary pensioner of
Assam.

17. Who is considered the first female poet of Kashmir?

Answer: Lal Ded

Laleshwari, also known locally as Lal Dead, is a Kashmiri spiritualist from the Kashmir
Shaivism School of Hindu Philosophy. He created a spiritual poetic style called Vatsuna or
Wakh, which means "speech" (from the Sanskrit word). Known as Lal Wag, his poems are early
works in the Kashmiri language and an important part of modern Kashmiri literary history. Lal
Dead ("Mother Lal" or "Mother Lalla") is also known by many other names such as Lal Dayad
(Dad means "grandmother"), Lalla Arifa, Lal Didi, Lalleshwari, Lalla Yogeshwari / Yogeshwari
and Lalishree.

18. Nund Rishi is associated with which literature?

Answer: Kashmiri Literature

Nund Rishi 1377 - c. 1438 AD: Also known as "Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani" and with the
honorary title of "Alamdar-i-Kashmir", Kashmiri Sufi saint, mystic, poet and Islamic preacher.
Rishi is also one of the founders of the Sufi traditional Rishi order in the region. He influenced
many spiritual masters and sages, including Hanja Makhdoom, Resh Mir Saab and Shamas
Fakir.

19. Who wrote the famous play Heer Ranjha?

Answer: Waris Shah

Heer Ranjha was written by Waris Shah. Some historians attribute the story to Shah's original
writings, while others say that Heer and Ranza were real people who lived under the Lodi
dynasty in the 15th and 16th centuries and that Waris Shah used these people for his novel. It
was he who wrote in 1766. Waris Shah says the story has a deep meaning, which signifies man's
relentless quest for God.

20. Which work is associated with Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

Answer: Geeta Rahasya

Srimad Bhagavad Gita, also known as Rahasya, Geeta Rahasyam or Karma Yoga Shastra, is a
1915 Marathi language book written by Indian social reformer and independence activist Bala
Gangadhar Tilak while imprisoned in Mandalay, Burma. This is an analysis of Karma Yoga
which finds its origin in the Bhagavad Gita, the holy book of the Hindus. According to him, the
real message behind the Bhagavad Gita is Nishkama Karma Yoga (selfless action) rather than
Karma Sanyasa (renunciation of actions). , Which became the famous message of the Gita after
Adi Shankara. He took the principle of epistemological interpretation as the basis for
constructing his thesis.

21. Who wrote Prithiviallabh?

Answer: KM Munshi

Prithvivallabh (pronounced [pru.thi.vi.vəl.ləbh]) is a 1921 Gujarati historical novel written by

Kanayalal Munshi. The novel depicts the rivalry between Dharanagari and the Tilap ruler Munj
as well as the love between Munj and Mrinal. The novel draws historical information from
various medieval works. It was well-received by readers and critics alike. It was turned into a
mnovie and television series. Prithvivallabh is based on the history of the Malwa region of India.
The novel depicts the rivalry between Dharanagari and the Tilap ruler Munj as well as the love
between Munj and Mrinal.

22. Mirabai used to write in which language?

Answer: Braj

Meera, also known as Miraba and revered as Saint Mirabai, is a 16th century Hindu spiritual poet
and devotee of Krishna. She writes in the Braz language. He was a famous devotional saint,
especially in the North Indian Hindu tradition. Rathore was born into the Rajput royal family in
Mirabai Kudki (modern Pali district of Rajasthan) and spent her childhood in Merta. She was
mentioned in the Bhaktamal as having been widely known and esteemed in the culture of the
Bhakti movement till 1600 CE.

23. What is the period of Chayawad yug?

Answer: 1918-1937

Chhayavaad is that poetic stream of the romantic rise of Hindi literature which started around
AD. From 1918 to 1937, it was the main Yugvani. Jaishankar Prasad, Suryakant Tripathi Nirala',
Sumitranandan Pant, Mahadevi Verma, Pandit Makhan Lal Chaturvedi are considered
representative poets of this poetic stream. The credit for naming Chhayavaad goes to Mukutdhar
Pandey.
24. Which poet/writer is not associated with Chayawad yug?

Answer: Bharatendu Harishchandra

Bharathendu Harishchandra is considered by many to be one of the greatest Hindi writers of

modern India and the father of modern Hindi literature. Harishchandra was famous for inventing
a new prose style along with poetry. He wrote many plays, biographies and travelogues.
However, Harishchandra's most important work deals with the plight of the common people,
poverty, exploitation, middle-class unrest and the desire for national progress. He is an
influential Hindu "conservative", trying to continue with the tradition he adopted while
participating in the growing modern world. His work expressed his deep feelings about poverty
in India and centuries of foreign and colonialism.

25. Who is known as the father of modern Hindu literature?

Answer: Bhartendu Harishchandra

Bhartendu Harishchandra is considered the 'Father of Modern Hindi Literature and Hindi
Theatre', Bhartendu Harishchandra died about 132 years ago, on January 6, 1885. He was one of
the great Hindi writers whose writings reflected the social reality of India. However,
Harishchandra's most important work deals with the plight of the common people, poverty,
exploitation, middle-class unrest and the desire for national progress. He is an influential Hindu
"conservative", trying to continue with the tradition he adopted while participating in the
growing modern world.

26. Who is also known as Rastrakavi?

Answer: Ramdhari singh Dinkar

Randhari Singh (23 September 1908 - 24 April 1974), better known by his name de Plum
Dinkar, was an Indian Hindi and Maithili language poet, essayist, patriot and educator. [1] His
nationalist poetry, written in the days before Indian independence, re-emerged as his rebel poet.
His poetry is full of Veer juice, [definition required] and he is revered as a national poet
('national poet') for his inspiring patriotic compositions. [2] He was the general poet of the Hindi
Poetry Society and was known to Hindi speakers as Pushkin to the Russians and was associated
with poetry lovers.

27. Which writings are not related to Premchand?

Answer: Geetanjali

Premchand is considered one of the most famous writers on the Indian subcontinent, and one of
the finest. Prominent Hindi writers of the early twentieth century. His works include Godan,
Karmabhoomi, Gaban, Manasarovar, and "Idgah". In 1907 he published his first collection of
five short stories in the book Soz-e-Watan. Geetanjali is a prominent work associated with
Rabindranath Tagore.

28. Radhakant Ray is a famous poet of which language?

Answer: Odia literature

Radhanath Ray (28 September 1848 - 17 April 1908) was an early modern Odia writer in Odia
poetry in the late nineteenth century. He was born into a zamindar family now in Baleshwar
(Bengal Presidency), Odisha and was honoured with the title of Kobibir in Oriya literature. In his
early life, he composed in both Oriya and Bengali but later switched to Oriya. He was born on
September 28, 1848, in the village of Kedarpur in the Belashwar district of Odisha. He
contributed poetry and poetry to Oriya literature in the nineteenth century.

29. The book 'the man who divided India' was written by?

Answer: Rafiq Zakaria

He was an Indian politician and Islamic cleric. He was closely associated with the Indian
Independence Movement and the Indian National Congress Party. He is a proponent of
traditional Islam. There are many books such as A Study of Neh, The Struggle in Islam,
Muhammad and the Qur'an, The Price of Partition, and Communal Rage in Secular India.
Zakaria wrote extensively on Indian affairs, Islam and British imperialism. His works include
Tomb of Rafig Zakaria in Aurangabad, Nehru study, The man who divided India, Razia means:
Queen of India etc.

30. Who wrote Bapu: My Mother?

Answer: Manuben

Bapu: My Mother is written by Manuben Gandhi. At the age of 14, Manu became one of the
youngest prisoners of India's freedom struggle. She joined Gandhi, who was imprisoned after her
demand to end British rule, and ended up spending almost a year - between 1943 and 1944 - in
prison. She alsO started writing a diary which becomes the primary source for analysing
Gandhi's life.

31. Who wrote the book'A nation in the making?

Answer: S.N. Banerjee

Surendranath Banerjee is often referred to by the state as the Teacher of the Nation'; 10
November 1848 - 6 Auqust 1925) was an Indian nationalist leader during British rule. He
founded a nationalist organization called the Indian National Association and was one of the
founding members of the Indian National Congress. Surendranath, unlike the Congress, rejected
the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms and, along with many other liberal leaders, left the Congress
and formed a new organization, the Indian National Liberation Federation, in 1919.

32. Who is the author of the novel 'Chandrakant?

Answer: Devikinandan Khatri

Devaki Nandan Khatri (18 June 1861 - 1 August 1913) was an Indian writer who lived in
Varanasi and wrote Chandrakanta, a historical fiction novel. Epic Fantasy Hindi novel by
Chandrakanta Devaki Nandan Khatri. It was the first modern Hindi novel published in 1888. It
gained a cult following and contributed to the popularity of the Hindi language. Copyright on the
novel expires in 1964 and is now in the public domain, along with the author's other titles.

33. Who wrote the novel Durgesha Nandini?

Answer: Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Durgesh Nandini is a Bengali historical romance novel written by Indian author Bankim Chandra
Chattopadhyay in 1865. Durgeshnanandini is a triangular love story between Mughal general
Jagat Singh, Tilottama, the daughter of a Bengali feudal lord, and Ayesha, the daughter of the
rebel Pathan leader. Jagat Singh is fighting against whom. The story is set against the backdrop
of the Pathan- Mughal conflict in the southwestern part of the modern Indian state of West
Bengal (West Bengal) during Akbar's rule. Durgeshanandini was the first Bengali novel written
by Bankim Chandra as well as the first major Bengali novel in the history of Bengali literature.
34. In which language did Mahatma Gandhi write his autobiography?

Answer: Gujarati

The Story of My Experiments with Truth is an autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, describing

his life from childh0od to 1921. It is written in Gujarati. It was written in weekly instalments and
was published in his journal Navajivan from 1925 to 1929. Its English translation was also
published in instalments in his other journal, Yo Young India. It was started under the pressure
of Swami Anand and other close associates of Gandhi, who were encouraged to explain the
background of his public campaigns.

35. Who wrote the book, Desher Katha?

Answer: Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar

Sakharam Ganesh Devaskar (1869-1912). He was a close associate of Sri Aurobindo. He

attended Deoghar School and later became a teacher there. He published the book 'Desher Katha'
and described in detail the British commercial and industrial exploitation of India. Desher
storybook. The book was first published in June 1904 and sold ten thousand copies in four
volumes during the year. Had a profound effect on the youth in the Swadeshi movement. It
informed the people about Swadeshi street plays and folk songs and got the status of a must-read
for the entire generation of Swadeshi activists. The fifth edition came Out in 1905. However, the
Bengal government banned the book in 1910 and confiscated all copies.

36. Who wrote Bandijivan?

Answer: Sachindranath sanyal

The Bandijivan is written by Sachindranath Sanyal. He was an Indian revolutionary and co-
founder of the Hindustan Republican Army (HRA, which became the Hindustan Socialist
Republican Association after 1928), which was formed to organize armed resistance in India
against the British Empire. He was a mentor to revolutionaries like Chandrasekhar Azad and
Bhagat Singh.

37. Who wrote Malgudi days?

Answer: R.K Narayan

RK Narayan is an Indian writer best known for his work in the fictional South Indian city of
Malgudi. He was the lead author of early Indian literature in English along with Mulk Raj Anand
and Raja Rao. Narayan's mentor and friend Graham Green was instrumental in getting publishers
for Narayan's first four books, including Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts and The
English Teacher's semi- autobiographical trilogy. The fictional town of Malgudi was first
introduced in Swami & Friends.

38. Who wrote soj-e-vatan?

Answer: Premchand

Premchand was a pioneer of Hindi and Urdu social fiction. He was one of the first writers to
write about the prevailing caste hierarchy in society in the late 1880s and the pliqht of women
and workers. He is considered one of the most famous writers on the Indian subcontinent, and
one of the finest. Prominent Hindi writers of the early twentieth century. His works include
Godan, Karmabhoomi, Gaban, Manasarovar, and "Idgah". In 1907 he published his first
collection of five short stories in the book Soz-e-Watan.

39. The heart of India is written?

Answer: Mark Tully

 Sir William Mark Tully, former BBC bureau chief, New Delhi, has been in that position for 20
years. He worked with the BBC for a total of 30 years before resigning in July 1994. Recipient of
several awards, Tully has authored nine books. He is a member of the Oriental Club. His book
The Heart of India is based on rural themes in India.

40. Who is the author of Mrignayani?

Answer: Vrindavan Lal Verma

Vrindavan Lal Verma (9 January 1889 - 23 February 1969) was a Hindi novelist and playwright.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan for his literary works; The University of Agra awarded him
the Honorary D.Litt. She received the Soviet Land Nehru Award and was also honored by the
Government of India for her novel Rarni to Jhansi. He has been fascinated by mythology and
history since childhood. His masterpiece, Mrignayani, set in Gwalior in the late 15th century,
tells the story of Man Singh Tomar and his "Do-Aid Queen" Mrignayani.

-Literature - Regional Languages

1. Who is known as the Father of Tamil literature?

Answer: Agastaya

As per Tamil sources, the father of Tamnil literature is 'Agastaya'.

2. Which among the following Sikh Gurus introduced the Gurmukhi Script?

Answer: Guru Angad

Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism. Guru Nanak appointed Guru Angad (Lehna) as his
SuccesSor and he was the second Guru of sikhs. Guru Angad compiled the compositions of Guru
Nanak, to which he added his own in a new script known as Gurmukhi.

3. The first novel written by Sunil Gangopadhyay is:

Answer: Athmo Prakash (Self-Revelation)

Starting off his six-decade literary career as a bohemian poet and editor of Kritibas, a monthly
poetry magazine, Sunil Gangopadhyay wrote his first novel, Athmo Prakash (Self-Revelation), at
the behest of the editor of the hugely popular periodical Desh for its special Durga Puja edition.
Two of the most critically acclaimed films of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray - Pratidwandi
and Aranyer Din Ratri- were based on novels written by him.

4. Who among the following got the Mahabharata translated into Persian and named it as
'Razmnama' ?
Answer: Akbar

The Mahabharata was translated into Persian at Akbar's orders, by Faizi and Abd al-Qadir
Bada'uni (c. 1540 - 1615) and named Razmnameh.

5. Which among the following is a Tamil grammatical treatise ?

Answer: Tolkappiam

The Tolkappiyam is a work on the grammar of the Tamil language It is written in the form of
short formulaic compositions and comprises three books - the Ezhuttadikaram, the
Solladikaramn and the Poruladikaram.It deals with orthography. phonology, morphology,
semantics, prosody and the subject matter of literature.

6. "Shesher Kabita" is the reknowned work of which among the following legends?
Answer: Rabindranath Tagore

Shesher Kabita is a novel by Rabindranath Tagore, widely considered a landmark in Bengali

literature. The novel was serialised in 1928 from Bhadro to Choitro in the magazine Probashi,
and was published in book form the following year.

7. Who among the following had written the Novel "Pather Panchali", which was base of
the film of same name by Satyajit Ray?

Answer: Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay

Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay (1894-1950) is best known for his autobiographical novel,

Pather Panchali (The Song of the Road), which was later adapted (along with Aparajito, the
sequel) into the Apu Trilogy films, directed by Satyajit Ray. Pather Panchali is considered
Bibhutibhushan masterpiece and is included in the CBSE syllabus for students choosing to study
Bengali.

8. Who among the following had written Bangladesh's national anthem "Amar Sonar
Bangla"?

Answer: Rabindranath Tagore

Apart from Indian national anthem Rabindranath Tagore has written national anthem of
Bangladesh 'Amar Sonar Bangla' and also the lyrics of Sri Lanka's National Anthem (Sri Lanka
Matha). Tagore had written the music and lyrics for Nama Nama Sri |Lanka Mata in the Bengali
language for his student Ananda Samarakoon.

9. Who among the folowing has written the famous Bangla book "Agni Vina"?
Answer: Kazi Nazrul Islam

Kazi Nazrul Islam was a famous Bengali poet, musician and revolutionary who pioneered poetic
wNorks invoking powerful spiritual rebellion against fascism and oppression. Accomplishing a
plethora of highly praised works through his life, Nazrul is officially known as the 'National poet
of Bangladesh' and celebrated in India.

10. Kallol was the name of one of the most influential movements in which among the
following literatures?

Answer: Bangla

Kallol refers to one of the most influential literary movements in Bengali literature. It can be
placed approximately between 1923 and 1935. The name Kallol of the Kallol group derives from
a magazine of the same name (which translates as 'the sound of waves' in Bengali).

11. Which period is regarded as the Golden age of Telugu literature?

Answer: Vijayanagara rule

The period of Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1565) is regarded as the Golden age of Telugu
literature.

12. Who among the following wrote first Novel in Telugu?

Answer: Veeresalingam

Rajasekhara Chairtram was the first novel in Telugu. It was written by Veeresalingam.

13. Kavirajamarga is the earliest available writing on poetic and grammar in the Kannada
literature. It was written by which of the following King?

Answer: Amoghavarsha Kavirajamarga is the earliest available work on rhetoric, poetics and
grammar in the Kannada language. It was inspired by or written in part by the famous
Rashtrakuta King Amoghavarsha I, and some historians claim it is based partly on the Sanskrit
text Kavyadarsha.

14. Which of the following set correctly represents "Three gems of Kannada literature"?
Answer: Pamapa, Ranna, Ponna

Pamapa, Ranna and Ponna are called Three gems of Kannada literature.

15. Which has been treated as the first original poetic novel in Telugu literature?
Answer: Kalapurnodayam

Pingali Surana wrote Raghava Pandaviyamu, Kalapurnodayam, Prabhavate Pradyamana.

Kalapurnodayam (means full bloom of art) has been treated as the first original poetic novel in
Telugu literature.

16. In which language are the Chhedaab Sutras and Malasutras, which are Jain texts,
compiled?

Answer: Prakrit

Jain texts were written in Prakrit and were finally compiled in the 6th century AD at Vallabhi in
Gujarat. The important functions are known as anga, appenda, prakirna, chhedaab sutra and
malasutra

. 17. Amukt Malayada is considered to be a masterpiece in the literature of which

language?

Answer: Telgu

Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529), the greatest of the Vijayanagara emperors, was a poet of great
merit. His work Amukt Malayada is considered one of the finest works in Telugu literature.

18. Parijathapaharanam is the literature related to which language?

Answer: Telugu

Parijathapaharanam is the literature related to the Telugu language. Parijatapaharanamu is a

Telugu poem composed by Nandi Thimmana. It is based on a story by Harivansham.

19. Raghavapandaviyam and Kalapuranodayam are literature related to which language?

Answer: Telugu

Dhurjati, a devotee of Shiva, composed two poetic works of great merit known as
Kalahastishvara Mahatmayam and Kalahastishvara Satakam, and Pingali Surana composed two
works of Raghavapandaviyam and Kalapurnodayam

. 20. Panduranga Mahatmayam is a Telugu literature compiled by whom?

Answer: Ramakrishna

Panduranga Mahatmayam is a Telugu literature compiled by Ramakrishna which was

considered one of the greatest poetical works of Teluqu literature.
21. The earliest known Iiterary work in Kannada is Kavirajamanga written by which
king?

Answer: Rastrakutas

The earliest known literary work in Kannada is Kavirajamanga written by Rastrakutas king.
Nripatunga Amoghavarsha I, Pampa, known as the father of Kannada, wrote his great poetic
works Adi Purana and Vikramarjiva Vijaya in the tenth century AD.

22. Harishwar composed Harishchandra Kavya and Somnath Charit, it is the literature of
which language?

Answer: Kannada

Harishwar composed Harishchandra Kavya and Somnath Charit, it is the literature of the
Kannada |language. Kannada literature flourished between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries
under the patronage of the Vijayanagara kings.

23. Tarave Ramayana is a story of Rama in the Kannada language, by whom was it
composed?

Answer: Narahari

Kunura Vyasa composed Bharata and Narahari composed the Tarave Ramayana. This is the first
Ramakatha in Kannada based on Valmiki Ramayana.

24. Bhasa Kautilya, Commentary on Arthashastra and Kokasandisan, are two great works.
Which language is this literature related to?

Answer: Malyalam

Bhasa Kautilya, a commentary on Arthashastra and Kokasandisan, are two great works. This is
literature related to Malayalam language. Rama Panikkar and Ramanuja Ejuthachan are well-
known writers of Malayalam literature.

25. Tolkappiyam, which deals with grammar and poetry, is compiled in which language?
Answer: Tamil

Tolkappiyam, which deals with grammar and poetry, is compiled in the Tamil language.
Tolkappiyam consists of erotic verses arranged in three books - Eluttathikara, Solatikaram, and
Porulathikaram.

26. Who wrote the famous Silappadikaram?

Answer: Ilango Adigal

The Silappadikaram consists of 5370 lines composed in Akavalmeter. Tradition ascribes the
authorship of the text to Ilango Adigal, who is believed to be Jain by faith and is the younger
brother of the Chera king Senguttuvan.

27. Harivamshabhyudaya and Jiva Sambodhana are the compositions of which of the
following?

Answer: Bandhuvarma

Harivamshabhyudaya and Jiva Sambodhana are the compositions of Bandhuvarma. These are the
famous Kannada Literature.

28. Tuzek-i- Babri, which is highly regarded by Turkish literature, was written by
Answer: Babur

Tuzek-i-Babri, which is highly regarded in Turkish literature, was written by Babur. Babur was
himself a great scholar of Persian.

29. Which language is used by Tulsidas for Ramcharitmanas

Answer: Awadhi

The Ramcharitmanas is written in the local Awadhi language; the core of the work is believed to
be a poetic rewriting of events from the Sanskrit epic Ramayana by Valmiki.

30. Which book is considered the first book in the Hindi language?

Answer: Prithviraj Raso

Prithviraj Raso's book is considered the first book in the Hindi language. Prithviraj Raso is a
Brajbhasha epic poem about the life of the 12th-century Indian king Prithviraj Chauhan. The
credit for this goes to Chand Bardai.

31. Who is the author of Natya Shashtra?

Answer: Bharata Muni

Natya Shastra is a Sanskrit treatise on the performing arts. The text is attributed to sage Bharata
Muni. Its first complete compilation dates to between 200 BCE and 200 CE, but estimates vary
between 500 BCE and 500 CE.

32. Upendra Bhanja is a poet related to which language?

Answer: Oriya

Upendra Bhanja is a poet related to Oriya language. Sarala Das was a 15th-century poet and
scholar of Oriya literature.

33. Lakshminath Bezbarua was an_ poet,

Answer: Assamese

Laxminath Bezbaruah was an Assamese poet, novelist, and playwright of modern Assamese
literature.

34. Adi Granth is the holy book of

Answer: Sikhism

Adi Granth is the holy book of Sikhism. By the end of the nineteenth century, the Gurmukhi
script was confined to the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of the Sikhs.

35. Suryamal Mishra was the royal poet of kingdom.

Answer: Bundi

Suryamal Mishra was the royal poet of the Bundi kingdom. He was from the Meesan dynasty of
Charan. He was proficient in six languages including Dingle, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Apabhramsa

36. Baidehisha Bilasa, Koti Brahmand Sundari and Labanyabati are considered as
milestones of Odia literature, it is the creation of which of the following?

Answer: Upendra Bhanja

The works of Upendra Bhanja such as Baidehisha Bilasa, Koti Brahmand Sundari, and
Labanyabati are considered milestones of Odia literature.

37. Who wrote the first book in the Punjabi language?

Answer: Arjan

In 1604, Arjan, the fifth Guru of the Sikhs, collected the poems of Guru Nanak, Angad, Amar
Das, Ram Das and others into the most famous book for the origin of the Adi Granth in Punjabi.
38. Ranamalla Chanda is a poem related to which language?

Answer: Gujarati
Ranamalla Chanda is a poem related to the Gujarati language. It was written by śrīdhara in 1398
AD. 39. In which language Sudama Charitra and Shringamala Poem are written?

Answer: Gujarati

Sudama Charitra and Shringarmala are examples of devotional poetry written in the Gujarati
language.

40. Mirza Kalich Beg and Diwan Kaura Mal are litterateurs related to which language?
Answer: Sindhi

Mirza Kalich Beg and Diwan Kaura Mal are litterateurs related to Sindhi language. Sindh was
one of the important centers of the Sufis, who established Khangahs at various places. Sufi
singers popularized this language with their devotional music.

41. In which language did Bal Gangadhar Tilak start his magazine Kesari?

Answer: Marathi

Bal Gangadhar Tilak started his magazine Kesari in the Marathi language. This helped in the
development of Marathi literature.

42. In which language did Kalhana write Rajatarangini?

Answer: Sanskrit

Kashmir gained literary prominence when Kalhana composed Rajatarangini in Sanskrit.

43. Kabir, Tulsidas, and Surdas were the guiding light of_literature.

Answer: Hindi

Kabir, Tulsidas, and Surdas were the guiding light of Hindi literature.

44. Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and Sarat Chandra Chatterjee
contributed to the creation of which literature?

Answer: Bengali

Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, and Sarat Chandra Chatterjee contributed to
the creation of Bengali literature. Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913
for his Geetanjali.

45. Who started Kirtan tradition in Maharashtra in the 13th century AD?
Answer: Jnaneshwar

The oldest Marathi poetry and prose is that of the saint Jnaneshwar who lived in the thirteenth
century. He wrote a long commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. He was the one who started the
kirtan tradition in Maharashtra. He was followed by Namdev, Gora, Sena, and Janabai.

Indian Cultural Heritage Sites and Landmarks

1. This temple is 150 year old temple situated in Kavi Kamboi in Gujarat. It is flanked by
the Arabian Sea on one side and the Bay of Cambay on the other. The Shivalinga present
here can be only during low-tide hours. In the above given description, which temple is
being talked about?

Answer: Stambheshwar Mahadev temple

Stambheshwar Mahadev temple is 150 year old temple situated in Kavi Kamboi in Gujarat. It is
flanked by the Arabian Sea on one side and the Bay of Cambay on the other. The Shivalinga
present here can be seen only during low-tide hours.

2. Castle Naggar heritage site is located in :

Answer: Himachal Pradesh

Naggar Castle is a medieval castle, located in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. It was Built by Raja
Sidh Singh of Kullu in around 1460 A.D. It was the official seat of kings for centuries.

3. Akshardham temple, which is situated in Delhi, is revered for which Hindu deity?
Answer: Swaminarayan

The temple is located near the banks of the Yamuna River. The temple was opened to the
general public on 6th November 2005. It holds the Guinness World Record for the World's
Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple.

4. Where is the Tagore Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization ?

Answer: Shimla

To pay a befitting tribute to the man af letters, Nobel Laureate, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore,
on his 150th birth anniversary, the Government of India has set up a 'Tagore Centre for the Study
of Culture and Civilization' (TCSCC) at the indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla.
The objectives of the Centre include: to encourage the study of Tagore's work; support
translations of Tagore's work into other Indian languages; promote comparative study of his
work with poets, artists and writers in other parts of India and the world; study the elements of
his Humanist philosophy and his cosnopolitanism; and explore his concerns regarding the
relationship between science and society.

5. Which of the following was the birth place of Guru Nanak ?

Answer: Nankana Sahib

Nankana Sahib was the birth place of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion. He was born in
1469 in a khatri family. He had strong faith in worship of Nirakar Brahma.

6. The leaning temple of Huma is dedicated to which Hindu god?

Answer: Shiva

The leaning temple is the only leaning temple in the world and the only one of its kind in India.
It is located in Huma village in Odisha and it is dedicated to the lord Shiva

7. Among the five monolithic rathas of Pallavas at Mahabalipuram, the largest is

Answer: Dharmaraja

Mahabalipuram Temples: Pallava dynasty: The five monolithic rathas are square or oblong in
plan, pyramidal in elevation and varying in their overall dimensions. the Dharmaraja ratha
constructed in Pallava style is the largest of all, having huge pillats in the portico with statue of
lions, pyramidal tower and turret roof.

8. Which among the following temples of India is known as Black Pagoda?

Answer: Sun Temple, Konark

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century temple of Odisha, built by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern
Ganga Dynasty. It is also known as Black Pagoda. It's a World Heritage Site. It is considered as
architectural marvel for which Odisha, best known worldwide.

9. Sabarimala is located in which of the following states?

Answer: Kerala

Sabarimala is a Hindu pilgrimage centre located at the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western
Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta District, Perunad grama panchayat in Kerala.
 10. The famous World Heritage Site "Basilica of Bom Jesus" is located in which among
the following places in India?

Answer: Goa

The Basilica of Bom Jesus holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and is a Roman
Catholic basilica located in Goa. It is a part of the Churches and convents of Goa UNESCO
World Heritage Site.

11. Mattur Village, whose inhabitants are known to speak Sanskrit Language is located in
which among the following states of India? Answer: Karnataka 12. Which is the largest
Indian museum?

Answer: Indian Museum Kolkata

Indian Museum Kolkata is the largest museum in India. It was founded by 1814. It is also the
oldest Indian museum.

13. The famous Muslim pilgrimage town "Galiakot" is located in which among the
following states of India?

Answer: Rajasthan

Galiyakot is a town in Dungarpur District of Rajasthan, India. Near the Rajasthan city of
Udaipur. It is a Dawoodi Bohra pilgrimage site. The town is famous for the tomb of Babjee
Moula Syedi Fakhruddin who lived there in the 11th century.

14. Which among the following is not correctly matched?

Answer: All are correct

All the above places are correctly matched.

15. In which region Hemis Gompa is located in India?

Answer: Ladakh

Hemis Gompa located in the Ladakh Region and is in the tentative list of World Heritage
Sites.Hemís gompa is believed to have been established in 1630 by Lama Tagstang Raspa

16. In which of the following states in India 838 temples of a particular religion located on
one mountain?

Answer: Gujarat
In Palitana 838 Jain temples draped on a mountain.

17. Famous Mukheshawar Temple & Ananta Basudeva temple is located in which state?
Answer: Odisha

Famous Mukheshawar Temple & Ananta Basudeva temple is located in Odisha. Ananta
Vasudeva Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu located
in Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha, India. The Mukteshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord
Shiva in the temple city of Bhubaneswar, is a delightful expression of Odiyan architecture.

18. Sidi Bashir Mosque is located at:

Answer: Ahmedabad

The mosque is also called Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets,

19, Which of the following temple in India was called as "The Black Pagoda" by the
Europeans?

Answer: Konark Sun Temple, Orissa

Konark Sun Temple, Orissa was called as "The Black Pagoda" by the Europeans. The temple is
attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE.

20. How many World Heritage Sites are there in India now?

Answer: 40

There are 40(31 +8+1) World Heritage Sites in India. India's last UNESCO site in January 2021
is Dholavira in the Rann of Kutch, which was included in January 2020. It was a Harappan city.
21, Which city has been given the status of World Heritage City by UNESCO in July 2019?
Answer: Jaipur

The city of Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, the largest state of the Union of India. jaipur is the
largest city of Rajasthan. Jaipur is also known as Pink City or Pink City. Jaipur was founded by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh (1) of Amer. Jaipur has been given the status of Wortd Heitaqe City
by UNESCO in july 2019,

22. When were Ajanta Caves declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Answer: 19#3

The Ajanta Caves are about 29 rockeut Buddhist monumental caves located in Maharasthtra,
lndia, dating back to the 2nd century #C, Here excellent speimens of depiction and raftsmansthip
related to Buddthism are found. Along with these, live depictions are also found. These caves are
located near a village called Ajanta, which is in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, The
Ajanta Caves have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.

23. In which state of India is Sanchi located?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Sanchi is a small village situated on a hill near the town of Sanchi in the Raisen Distrit of
Madhya Pradesh State, India. It is situated on the banks of the Betwa river, 46 km northeast of
Bhopal, and 10 km from Besnagar and Vidishain the central part of Madhya Pradesh. There are
many Buddhist monuments here, which date back to the 3rd century BC, from the middle of the
twelfth century. Sanchi is a Nagar Panchayat in Raisen District.

24. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is

located in which state of India?

Answer: Gujarat

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in India.

It was included in this list in 2004. There is an abundance of archaeological, historical, and living
cultural heritage property excavated on a large scale, which is confined in an impressive plot. It
contains the remains of a prehistoric Chalcolithic site, a palace and fort of the capital of an
ancient Hindu kingdom, and the capital of the state of Gujarat.

25. Where are the Gharapuri caves located in India?

Answer: Mumbai

Gharapuri Caves is a site located about 12 km from the Gateway of India in Mumbai, India,
which is famous for its artistic caves. There are a total of seven caves here. The main cave has 26
pillars, of which Shiva is carved in many forms. These sculptures made by cutting hills are
inspired by South Indian sculpture. Its historical name is Gharpuri. The name is derived from the
original name Agraharpuri.

26. Ellora is an archaeological site located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. They were
built by the rulers of which dynasty?

Answer: Rastrakutas

Ellora is an archaeological site located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. These were built by
the rulers of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. Famous for its memorial caves, is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
27. Fatehpur Sikri is a city that was established in 1571 by whom?

Answer: Akbar

Fatehpur Sikri is a city that was established by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571. Presently it
is a municipal board of Agra District. It is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was the
capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585 during the reign of Akbar in the Mughal
Empire here.

28. The Bahadeshwara Temple was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.
By which ruler was it built?

Answer: Cholas

The great Chola temples were built by the Chola rulers in South India. These temples are: 1.
Behadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur 2. Gangaikonda Choliswaram Temple 3. Airavatesvara
Temple in Darasuram. The Bahadeshwara Temple was declared a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO in 1987. Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram were added to this list in 2004. This site is
noW named the "Great Living Chola Temple".

29. Hampi was the capital of the medieval Hindu kingdom of the Vijayanagara Empire. On
the bank of which river is it situated?

Answer: Tungabhadra

Hampi was the capital of the medieval Hindu kingdom of the Vijayanagara Empire. Situated on
the banks of the Tungabhadra river, this city is now known as Hampi and now remains only in
the form of ruins.

30. In which state is the monument to Pattadakal located?

Answer: Karanataka

Pattadakallu is a town in the Indian state of Karnataka, which is famous for a group of
monumnents containing the earliest uses of the Vesara style of Indian architecture. These
temples were built in the 8th century. There are temples of both Dravidian (South Indian) and
Nagara (North Indian or Aryan) styles. Pattadakallu is located at a distance of 22 km from
Badami, the capital of the Chalukya dynasty of South India. The kings of the Chalukya dynasty
built many temples here in the seventh and eighth centuries. Aihole is considered a school of
architecture

31. Where is Humayun's tomb located?

Answer: Delhi
 Humayun's Tomb Building Complex is a tomb monument inspired by Mughal architecture. It is
located near Mathura Road in the Nizamuddin East area near Dinpanah i.e. Old Fort of New
Delhi. Here red sandstone was first used on such a large scale. In 1993 this building group was
declared a Worid Heritage Site by UNESCO.

32. Kaziranga National Park is a national park in which the state of India?

Answer: Assamn

Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the state of Assam, India. The park is particularly
famous for the one-horned rhinoceros (Indian rhinoceros).

33. Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a famous bird sanctuary located in which state of
India?

Answer: Rajasthan

Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a famous bird sanctuary located in
Rajasthan, India. It was earlier known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Thousands of rare and
extinct species of birds are found in it, such as cranes from Siberia, which come here during the
winter season. Here 230 species of birds have made their home in the national park of India.
Now it has become a major tourist destination and center, where ornithologists come in
abundance in winter. It was declared a protected bird sanctuary in 1971 and later in 1985 it has
also been declared a 'World Heritage'.

34. Mahabodhi Vihara or Mahabodhi Temple is famous Buddhist Vihara located in which
state?

Answer: Bihar

Mahabodhi Vihara or Mahabodhi Temple is a famous Buddhist Vihara located in Bodh Gaya,
Bihar. UNESCO has declared it a world heritage. This vihara stands at the same place where
Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment in the 6th century BC.

35. Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park located in?

Answer: Assam

Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park located in Assam, India.
This sanctuary is a natural World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO, Project of Tiger Reserve,
Reserve of Elephants, and Biosphere Reserve. Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, this
sanctuary is adjacent to the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan.
36. In which year the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was recognized for the first time by
UNESC0?

Answer: 1999

In 1999, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was recognized for the first time by UNESCO and
placed on the World Heritage List. The Darjeeling Himalayan Rail, with the nickname "The Toy
Train", is a 610 mm (2 ft) narrow-gauge railway that connects 88 km (55 mi) between Siliguri
and Darjeeling. The latter is a major summer hill station and the center of a thriving tea-
producing district located in West Bengal.

37. In which year the Nilgiri Mountain Railway was declared a UNESCO World Heritage
Site?

Answer: 2005

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in july 2005. The
Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a 46 km (29 mi) meter gauge single line railway. It connects the
town of Mettupalayam with the hill station of Udagamandalam (Ootacamund). The route lies
within the state of Tamil Nadu and passes through the Nilgiri Hills, which are known as the Blue
Mountains of South India.

38. Bhimbetka is a Palaeolithic residential site located in which state of India?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Bhimbetka is a Palaeolithic residential site located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh
state, India. It is famous for the rock paintings and rock shelters made by primitive men. These
paintings are believed to be from the Palaeolithic to the Mesolithic period. These paintings are
the oldest signs of human life in the Indian subcontinent. This site is located 45 km southeast of
Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. These were discovered in the year 1957-1958 by Dr.
Vishnu Sridhar Wakankar. The Bhimbetka area was declared a site of national importance by the
Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division in August 1990. After this, in July 2003,
UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site.

39. In which state is the Konark Sun Temple located?

Answer: Odisha

The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century sun temple at Konark, about 35 kilometers northeast
of the city of Puri on the sea coast in the Puri district of Odisha, India.

40. Where is Nanda Devi National Sanctuary located?

Answer: Uttarakhand

Nanda Devi National Park i.e. Nanda Devi National Sanctuary is the name of world heritage.
This is the area around the Nanda Devi mountain in the state of Uttarakhand, India, which is also
known as the Nanda Devi National Sanctuary.

41. When among the following Sunderbans National Park was declared as a National
Park?

Answer: 1984

Sundarbans National Park is a national park, tiger reserve and biosphere reserve area located in
the Sundarbans delta region of the Ganges River in the Southern part of the Indian state of West
Bengal. The area is surrounded by dense mangrove forests and is the largest protected area of the
Royal Bengal Tiger. It is the only river delta in the world where tigers are found. Recent studies
have evealed that the number of tigers in this national park is 103. Many species of birds, reptiles
and vertebrates are also found here. Along with these, saltwater crocodiles are also found here.
The present Sundarbans National Park was declared the core area of the original Sundarbans
Tiger Reserve area in 1973 and Wildlife Sanctuary in 1977. It was declareda national park on 4
May 1984.

42. In which of the following year, the Taj Mahal was made a UNESCO World Heritage
Site?

Answer: 1983

The Taj Mahal is a World Heritage Mausoleum located in the city of Agra, India. It was built by
the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a
masterpiece of Mughal architecture. Its architectural style is a unique amalgamation of
components of Persian, Ottoman, Indian and Islamic architecture. In 1983, the Taj Mahal
became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along with this, it was described as one of the finest
human works of World Heritage, universally praised. The Taj Mahal has also been declareda
gem of Islamic art in India.

43. Which waterfall was included as a World Heritage by UNESCO on 20 May 2021?

Answer: Dhuandaar Waterfall

Dhuandhar Falls is a waterfall located in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh state, India. This
fall is the main scenic spot of Bhedaghat area. Here the Narmada stream falls from 50 feet above.
Whose water starts flying like white smoke. That is why it is called 'smoke'. Dhuandhar Falls
was included as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 20 May 2021.
44. Dhuandhar Falls is located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?

Answer:Jabalpur

Dhuandhar Falls is a waterfall located in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh state, which falls
from 50 feet above the Narmada stream. Whose water starts flying like white smoke. That is why
it is called 'smoke'. Dhuandhar Falls was included as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 20
May 2021.

45. In which state of India is the Satpura National Park located?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Satpura National Park is located in the Hoshangabad district under the state of Madhya Pradesh,
India. It is spread over an area of 524 sq. km. With its surrounding Bori and Pachmarhi
sanctuaries, it offers a unique central Indian highland ecosystem of 1,427 sq km. It was
established in 1981. The terrain of the national park is extremely inaccessible. And under it are
areas of sandstone peaks, narrow valleys, ravines, and average elevation of this area is 300 to
1352 meters.

46. In which state is Dholavira located?

Answer: Gujarat

Dholavira is an archaeological site located in Bhachau taluka of Kutch district in the state of
Gujarat, India. The remains and ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization are found at Dholavira and
it was one of the largest known cities of that civilization. The Harappan city of Dholavira has
been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List (2021 at the UNESCO online meeting held
in China). It is the 40th World Heritage Site of India

47. In which state is Ramappa Temple located?

Answer: Telangana

Kakatiya Rudreshwar (Rampappa) Temple is located in Warangal, Telangana. This temple was
built by King Pratap Rudradev of Kakatiya dynasty and its architect was Ramappa.

48. "Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles' was inscribed in the list of UNESCo World
Heritage property. Where is it located?

Answer: Mumbai
India's Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai" has been inscribed in the list of
UNESCO World Heritage property. The decision was taken at the 42nd session of the UNESCO
World Heritage Committee in Manama, Bahrain.

49. Rani ki Vav is the famous stepwell (stepped well) located in which district of Gujarat
state of India?

Answer: Patan

Rani ki Vav is a famous stepwell (step well) located in Patan in the state of Gujarat, India. This
picture is painted on a 100 note by RBI (Reserve Bank of India) in July 2018 and on 22 June
2014, it was included in UNESCO World Heritage Site.

50. Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is a city in the Chengalpattu istrict of which Indian

state?

Answer: Tamil Nadu

Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is a town in Chengalpattu district in the Indian state of Tamil

Nadu. This ancient city is very famous for its magnificent temples, architecture, and beaches.
The city was the capital of the Pallava kings in the seventh century. The city occupies a leading
position in terms of Dravidian architecture. Here the temple was built by cutting the stones. The
last ruler of the Pallava dynasty was undefeated.

27: National Insignia

1. What is the dimension (width : length) of the national flag of India?

Answer: 2:3 The Indian flag is a tricolour flag, also known as Tiranga. Its dimension is 2:3 and
it was adopted by the constituent assembly on 22 July 1947, and presented to the nation on 14th
August 1947.

2. What is the significance of saffron colour in the national flag?

Answer: Courage

There are three colours in the Indian flag and each has a different meaning, as saffron tells about
courage and sacrifice, white signifies peace and truth and green signifies faith.

3. From where was the national emblem of India taken?

Answer: Sarnath

The National emblem of India was taken from Ashoka's pillar at Sarnath. In this emblem 4 lions
are seated facing back to each other. The base also includes a horse, a bull and an elephant. The
lion is separated by a wheel over a bell shaped lotus. The symbol was later adopted as the
National emblem on 26 Jan 1950.

4. On which date India adopted its national flag?

Answer: July 22, 1947

The constituent Assembly adopted the national flag on 22 July 1947, The national flag was
hoisted for the first time by Surendranath Banerjee in 1906 at Calcutta.

5. On which date the adopted by the Indian National Calendar is government?

Answer: March 22, 1957

The National calendar of India was adopted by the Indian government on 22 March 1957. It was
done by the calendar reform committee. The reformed calendar began with the Saka Era.

6. Who composed the National song of India?

Answer: Bankim Chandra Chatterji

Vande Matram is the National Song of India, It was composed by bankim Chandra Chaterjee.
He has written this in his Bengali novel Anand Math. It was adopted as the National song of
India on 24 Jan 1950.

7. Which one of the following is the national animal of India?

Answer: Royal Bengal Tiger

The Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India. In April 1973, It was declared under the
Project Tiger to maintain the tiger population in India.

8. Which bird is the national bird of India?

Answer: Peacock

In 1963, Peacock was declared the National bird of India. Pavo cristatus is the scientific name of
Peacock.

9. Which flower is the national flower of India?

Answer: Lotus

Lotus is the national flower of India, Its botanical name is Nelumbo Nucifera.

10. What is the play time of the National song of India?

Answer: 52 seconds

The National song of India Jana-gana-mana composed by Rabindranath Tagore has a playing
time of 52 sec.

11. What is the state tree of State Uttar Pradesh?

Answer: Ashoka Tree

Ashoka Tree is the state tree of Uttar Pradesh. 24 January is celebrated as Uttar Pradesh day.

12. What is the state animal of Uttar Pradesh?

Answer: Barahsingha

Barahsingha is the state animal of Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Swamp deer.

13. What is the state flower ofUttar Pradesh?

Answer: Palash

Palash is the national flower of Uttar Pradesh. The capital of Uttar Pradesh is Lucknow. It was
formed under the name United province, later renamed as Uttar Pradesh in 1950.

14. How many Indian states have the Indian Elephant as its state animal?

Answer:3

Karnataka, Kerala and Jharkhand are those 3 Indian states which have Indian Elephants as their
state animal. Elephas maximus indicus is the scientific name of the Indian elephant.

15. Hangul is the state animal of which state?

Answer: Jammu & Kashmir

Hangul is the state animal of Jammu & kashmir. It is also known as Kashmir stag.

16. Which Indian state has/have Blackbuck as its state animal?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh & Haryana

 Andhra Pradesh and Haryana have Blackbuck as their state animal. It is also known as Indian
antelope or antelope cervicapra (Scientific name).

17. What is the name of the National aquatic animal of India?

Answer: Ganga River Dolphin

The Ganga river Dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India. On 18th May 2010, The
ministry of environment and forest declared this river as National aquatic animal of India.

18. What is the national animal of Bihar?

Answer: Ox

Ox is the national animal of Bihar. Bos taurus is the scientific name of Ox.

19. Which of the following is the national fruit of India?

Answer: Mango

Mango is the National fruit of India. Mangifera indica is the scientific name of Mango.

20. What is the national Tree of india?

Answer: Banyan tree

Due to many medicinal properties and its long life, Ficus benghalensis or the Banyan (Bargad)
tree the national tree of india.

21. Which is the national reptile of India?

Answer: King Cobra

King cobra or snake eater is the national reptile of India. In hindu mythology, King Cobra is also
known as the Nagas and considered divine and being worshipped by the people.

22. What is the national motto of India?

Answer: Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate is the national motto of India, which means "Truth Alone Triumphs". It is taken
from Mundaka Upnishads.

23. What is the national currency of India?

Answer: Indian Rupee

Indian Rupee is the national currency of India. It is also denoted as INR. It can be symbolised as
. It is designed by Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam.

24. Which of the following is the national river of India?

Answer: Ganga

River Ganga is the national river of India. Its total length is 2525 kms. It is the most sacred and
the most worshipped river in the world. It originates from Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand.

25. Who designed the national flag of India?

Answer: Pinglay Venkayya

Pinglay Venkayya designed the national flag of India. He included primarily two colour in his
flag which represents Hindi and Muslim. He used red colour for Hindu, and green for Muslim.

Test-1

1. Which of the following pair is incorrect?

Answer: Young India-Lala Lajpat Rai

Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand
Gandhi from 1919 to 1932. He used Young India to spread his unique ideology and thoughts
regarding the use of nonviolence in organizing movements and to urge readers to consider,
organise, and plan for India's eventual independence from Britain.

2. Bhawai is a folk dance of which state?

Answer: Rajasthan

Bhawai is a genre of folk dance popular in Rajasthan. The male or female performers balance a
number of earthen pots or brass pitchers as they dance nimbly, pirouetting and then swaying with
the soles of their feet perched on the top of a glass, on the edge of the sword or on the rim of a
brass thali (plate) during the performance.

3. The famous festival of "Tsokum Samai' is celebrated by the people of which state to
invoke blessings for a rich harvest?

Answer: Nagaland
Tsokum Somai is the week-long harvest festival of the Khiamniungantribe of Nagaland that is
celebrated in October. The festival includes dancing, singing, cleaning, repair of the roads, and
outdoor cooking and eating. In this festival the people invoke god's blessing for a bountiful
harvest.

4.Match the following:

1. Gangaur (a) West Begal

2. Ganesh Chaturthi (b) Rajasthan

3. Durga Puja (c) Maharashtra

Answer: (1)-(b), (2)-(c). (3)-(a)

Gangaur: One of the most important festivals of Rajasthan in which womenfolk worship Gauri,
the wife of Lord Shiva during March-April; • Ganesh Chaturthi: Also known as Vinayaka
Chaturthi, it is the main festival of Maharashtra; • Durga Puja: Particularly popular in West
Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, and Bangladesh.

5. The famous dancer Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is associated with which of the
following dance forms?

Answer: Kathakali

Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, also known as Guru Chemancheri was a noted Indian Kathakali
actor. He spent over eighty years learning and teaching and performing Kathakali, a major form
of classical Indian dance. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian
honor of the Padma Shri in 2017

. 6. Which of the following is the 14th Intangible Cultural Heritage from India to be listed
in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

Answer: Kumbh Mela

The Kumbh Mela was declared as India's 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' by UNESC0. The event
was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the
UNESC0. The list describes Kumbh Mela as "the festival of the sacred Pitcher" where pilgrims
bathe or take a dip in a sacred river. This inscription is the third in two years following the
inscriptions of Yoga' and 'Nouroz'.

7. 'Marfati' songs are traditional folk songs of which country?

Answer: Bangladesh
 Marfati songs are the traditional songs of Bangladesh. These songs are a kind of religious songs
that are designed to chant the praise of Allah. The word 'Marfati' is derived from Arabic word
'Marifat', meaning knowledge or revelation with its variations 'Murshidi,' 'Fakiri,', Zakiri,' etc.
These songs are sung with Sarinda and Dotara folk musical instruments.

8. In which of the following states is 'Me-Dam-Me- Phi' the festival of ancestor worship
celebrated?

Answer: Assam

Me-dam-me-phi is a festival of Assam. that is observed on 31st January every year. It is a

communal festival for ancestor worship in memory of the departed. It is observed by the Ahom,
or Tai- Ahom, ethnic community that is spread across the states of Assam and Arunachal
Pradesh.

9. The famous Kandariya Mahadeva temple is located at which region?

Answer: Khajurao

The Kandariya Mahadeva Temples the largest most ornate Hindu temple in the medieval temple
group found at Khajuraho in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. It was built by the
Rajput Chandela rulers. Shiva is the chief deity in the temple deified in the sanctum sanctorum.

10. Who of the following is not related to ghazal singing?

Answer: Haribhai Varadkar

Haribhai Varadkar is a singer of Bhakti songs. Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, also known as Begum
Akhtar, was a well-known Indian singer of Ghazal, Dadra, and Thumri genres of Hindustani
classical music. Malika Pukhraj was a Ghazal and folk singer of Pakistan. Penaz Masani is an
Indian Ghazal singer who started singing in 1981 and has made over 20 albums.

11. Japanese art 'Ikebana' is related to which of these?

Answer: Flower arrangement

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Also known as kado, it developed from the
Buddhist ritual of offering flowers to the spirits of the dead. It is a disciplined art form in which
the arrangement is a living thing where nature and humanity are brought together.

12. In which state has the Jawara Dance, a dance form to celebrate wealth, originated?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

The Jawara dance is a renowned folk dance of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The
people of Bundelkhand region particularly, perform this art form. It is also nown as the Harvest
Dance. The peasants' community of the area performs this dance, to celebrate their joy and bliss
that they experience, after reaping a good harvest. Men and women of the region participate in
this dance together in syn. The women carry a basket full of Jawara crop on their heads while
performing the dance.

13. In which state is the Kamakhya Temple situated?

Answer: Assam The Kamakhya Temple is also called as Kamrup- Kamakhya and is a famous
Hindu temple. It was built by the devotees to offer their devotion towards the mother goddess
Kamakhya. This holy pagoda is considered as one of the oldest among the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is
situated on the Nilachal Hill in the beautiful city of Guwahati in Assam, India.

14. Which of the following is not a part of the 'Char Dham Yatra' in North India?

Answer: Vaishno Devi

The Char Dham is a set of four pilgrimage sites in India. It comprises Badrinath, Dwaraka, Puri
and Rameswaram. Another circuit of four ancient pilgrimage sites in the Indian state of
Uttarakhand viz. Yamu-notri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath is referred to as Chota Char
Dham to differentiate it from this bigger circuit of Char Dham sites.

15. Thang Ta is a martial art of which Indians state?

Answer: Manipur

Thang Ta is popular term for the ancient Manipuri martial art known as Huyen Lallong. The art
developed from the war environment of the tiny state of Manipur in North-east India, which was
an independent kingdom since the early Christian era. It played an important role in the
geopolitical environment of medieval times in between India and China.

16. 'Soorya Festival' is associated to which of the following cities?

Answer: Thiruvananthapuram

The Soorya Festival is one of the world's largest arts festivals, which in 2017 was located in
thiruvanantapuram and spanned 111 days and featured 2,000 artists from across India. It is the
biggest art and cultural event in Kerala.

17. Which of the following is a traditional theatre form of Haryana?

Answer: Swang
 Swang is a traditional theater form of Haryana. The 'Swang' is the rural folk drama, which
expresses the interplay of love, depicting mythological and modern tales of valour, sacrifice,
humour and whatever else comes to mind. The word "Swang" stands for disquise or imitation.
Better known as "sang'" in Haryana, theatre forms an integral part of the state's culture. The word
'sang' is the corrupted form of 'Swang'. With a deep-rooted tradition, the 'sang' is based on the
open theatre style as it performed in the open.

18. Zubin Mehta is associated with which form of art?

Answer: Music

Zubin Mehta is an Indian conductor of western classical music. He is the Music Director for Life
of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Main Conductor for Valencia's opera house. The
title of Honorary Conductor was bestowed on him by numerous orchestras throughout the world.
The Government of India honoured him with Padma Vibhushan, the country's second highest
civilian award, in 2001.

19. What is the name of the famous folk drama of Bhils?

Answer: Gavari

The Gavari dance-drama of Bhils has its origin in the story of Shiva and Bhasmasur. It is a 40-
day long festival celebrated in July and September of each year in the Mewar region of
Rajasthan, India. Among Gavari's many mythic dramas, two of the most popular and often
repeated are Badalya Hindawa (The Banyan Swing) and Bhilurana (King of the Bhils).

20. Theyyam is the popular dance of which state?

Answer: Kerala

Theyyam is one of the most offbeat and colourful festivals in Kerala. It is usually held in from
October to May every year. The performers of Theyyam belong to the lower caste community,
and have an important positionin Theyyam.

21. Kalarippayatt is the martial art of which state?

Answer: Kerala

Kalarippayattu is a traditional form of martial art that started in Kerala. The word kalari first
appears in Sangam literature to describe both a battlefield and combat arena. The word kalari tatt
denoted a martial feat, while kalari kozhai meant a coward in war.

22. The famous dancer T. Balasaraswati was an exponent of which of the following dance
forms?
Answer: Bharatanatyam

Tanjore Balasaraswati also known as Balasaraswati was a celebrated Indian dancer, and her
rendering of Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan in
1957 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1977, the third and the second highest civilian honours given
by the Government of India. In 1981 she was awarded the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award of
The Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai.

23. The 'Pattachitra' style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of
which Indian state?

Answer: Odisha

Originated and based in the eastern Indian states of Odisha, and West Bengal, Pattachitra is a
scroll painting done on cloth. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular
art forms of Odisha. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning
canvas, (or cloth) and chitra, meaning picture. Pattachitra is thus a painting done on canvas, and
is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs, and portrayal of simple
themes, mostly mythological in depiction. These paintings are based on Hindu mythology and
specially inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava sect.

24. In which city is India's oldest European church?

Answer: Cochin

St. Francis Church, in Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), originally built in 1503, is the
oldest European church in India. it has great historical significance as a mute witness to the
European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in
Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. His body was originally buried in this
church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon.

25. Which was India's first ful|-length 'talkie' film?

Answer: Alam Ara

Alam Ara (The Ornament of the World), a 1931 film directed by Ardeshir Irani, was India's first
talkie film. It debuted at the Majestic Cinema in Mumbai on 14 March 1931. The first Indian
talkie was so popular that police aid had to be summoned to control the crowd.

26. In which year did Vivekananda participate in the Parliament of the World's Religions?

Answer: 1893 AD
 Swami Vivekananda represented India and Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions
in 1893. This was the first World's Parliament of Religions. It was held at the World's Congress
Auxiliary Building in Chicago, USA.

27. Who played the lead character in the movie "Bandit Queen"?

Answer: Seema Biswas

Bandit Queen is a 1994 Indian biographical film based on the life of Phoolan Devi as covered in
the book India's Bandit Queen: The True Story of Phoolan Devi by the Indian author Mala Sen.
It was directed by Shekhar Kapur and starred Seemna Biswas as the title character.

28. Achchhan Maharaj is associated with which of the following fields?

Answer: Dance

Achchan Maharaj was born in 1893 in Sultanpur district. He was the eldest of the three sons of
Kalika Prasad. His full name was Jagannath Prasad. The name given in childhood, Achhe Bhaiya
and became Achchan Maharaj. Pandit Jagannath Maharaj, popularly known as Achchan
Maharaj, was a great Kathak dancer of the Lucknow gharana and father of Pandit Birju Maharaj.
He is remembered for his knowledge of expressionism, and gracefully and beautifully expressing
the various sentiments through dance.

29. The festival of Marabats and Badgyas celebrated in which region disrectly confronts
social evils and criticise their perpetrators through a procession with effigies?

Answer: Nagpur

A unique festival, popularly known as Marabat, is celebrated in the eastern part of Vidarbha
especially Nagpur. Marabat and Badgyas are female and male representations respectively, made
of bambo0, paper and foil. The Badgyas are male figures personifying crime or nui-sance, for
example dowry, bribery, corruption, scams, Scandals, encroachment, load-shedding, smuggling.
etc or as a way to disgrace or condemn someone associated with any similar social problems.
Marabats are also considered to have the power to do away with ailments and the processions are
accom-panied with such slogans as "O Marabat, take away cough, cold, pain and sufferings,
insects like flies and moS-quitos, deceases and epidemics".

30. In which area did Nandalal Bose earn fame?

Answer: Painting

Nandalal Bose was one of the pioneers of modern Indian art and a key figure of Contextual
Modernism. A pupil of Abanindranath Tagore, Bose was known for his "Indian style" of
painting. His classic works include paintings of scenes from Indian mythologies, women, and
village life.

31. Kalamkari painting refers to which of the followings?

Answer: A hand painted cotton textile in SouthIndia

Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted or block- printed cotton textile, produced in parts of South
India and Iran. It is an ancient style of hand painting done on cotton or silk fabric with a tamarind
pen, using natural vegetable dyes. This style of painting originated at Kalahasti near Chennai and
at Masulipatnam near Hyderabad.

32. Sitara Devi is associated with which form of art?

Answer: Kathak dance

Sitara Devi was an eminent Indian dancer of the classical Kathak style of dancing. Rabindranath
Tagore described her as Nritya Samragni (empress of dance). She is a recipient of Padma Shri,
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Nritya Nipun, and Kalidas Samman. She is still described as the
Kathak queen.

33. Which one of the following is wrongly paired?

Answer: Kerala- Karagam

The Karagam Dance is s an ancient folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of the rain
goddess Mariamman. The performers balance the water pot on their head very beautifully. This
dance is considered to have been originated in Thanjavur.

34. A semi-circular structure with a dome shape roof erected over the sacred relics of
Buddha is known as which of the followings?

Answer: Stupas

A stupa is a mound-like or semi-hemispherical structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the

ashes of Buddhist monks, used by Buddhists as a place of meditation. As most characteristically
seen at Sanchi in the Great Stupa (2nd-1st century B.C.), the monument consists of a circular
base supporting a massive solid dome from which projects an umbrella.

35. Which of the following pairs (school of paintings and region where it flourished) is
correctly matched?

Answer: Phad (scroll paintings) – Punjab

 Phad painting is a style religious scroll painting and folk painting, practiced in Rajasthan. This
style of painting is traditionally done on a long piece of cloth or canvas, known as Phad. The
narratives of the folk deities of Rajasthan, mostly of Pabuji and Devnarayan are depicted on the
phads.

36. Shivkumar Sharma is famous for playing which instrument?

Answer: Santoor

Shivkumar Sharma is an Indian Santoor player from the state of Jammu and Kashmir. He is
credited with making the Santoor a popular Classical Instrument. The santoor is a trapezoid-
shaped hammered dulcimer or string musical instrument made of walnut, with 72 strings.

37. Garadi is a folk dance of which region?

Answer: Puducherry

Garadi is a folk dance performed in Puducherry. It is performed during all festivals of the
region. This dance performance is usually performed for five to eight hours at a stretch, for
several nights in a row. The origin of Garadi dance is related to Hindu epic Ramayana.

38. Ten thaats or scales, belong to which system of music?

Answer: Hindustani Music

The ten Thaats are the modes of Indian classical music system. Thaats always have seven
different pitches (called swara) and are a basis for the organization and classification of ragas in
North Indian classical music. The Thaat system was created by Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande.

39. Of which of the following States is Nautanki, a folk dance?

Answer: Uttar Pradesh

Nautanki is one of the most popular folk operatic theater performance traditions of South Asia,
particularly in northern India. Before the advent of Bollywood (Hindi film industry), Nautanki
was the single most popular form of entertainment in the villages and towns of northern India.
Nautanki's origins lie in the folk performance traditions of Bhagat and Raasleela of Mathura and
Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, and Khayal of Rajasthan. Nautanki's history becomes clearer in the
nineteenth century with the coming of the printing press in India and publication of Nautanki
operas in the form of chap- books.

40. In which of the following state 'Hampi Dance Festival' is celebrated?

Answer: Karnataka
 Hampi festival also known as the Vijaya Utsav is one of the largest celebrations of the ancient
Vijayanagar empire now Hampi in Karnataka. It is beautifully organized by the Government of
Karnataka on a large scale, and its main feature includes traditional Kannadigas dance, drama,
fireworks, etc

. 41. Which of the following is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama
and music in India?

Answer: Sangeet Natak Akademi

The Sangeet Natak Akademi is the apex body of the performing arts in the country to preserve
and promote the vast cultural heritage of India expressed in music, dance and drama. It was set
up by the Indian education ministry on 31 May, 1952 nd became functional the following year. It
is located in New Delhi.

42. The name of the great maestro of Indian Music "Ustad Bismillah Khan" is related to
which instrument?

Answer: Shehnai

Bismillah Khan was credited with popularizing the shehnai, a sub-continental wind instrunent of
the above class. He was awarded, the Bharat Ratna, 2001, becoming the Third classical musician
after M. S. Subbulakshmi and Ravi Shankar to be accorded this distinction.

43. Match the Artists and their Art form:

A. Amrita Shergill 1. Flute

B. T. Swaminathan Pillai 2. Kathakali

C. Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair 3. Painting

D. Padmasubramaniam 4. Bharatnatyam

Answer:3, 1, 2, &4

Amrita Shergil, was an eminent Indian painter born oa Punjabi Sikh father and a Hungarian
mother, Sometimes known as India's Frida Kahlo, and today considered an important woman
painter of 20th century. T. N. Swaminathan Pillai was a flautist who revolutionized the style of
flute-playing. Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair was one of the most enowned Kathakali artists of
any time, and arguably the greatest in the history of the four- century-old classical dance-drama
from Kerala in southern India. Padma Subrahmanyam is an Indian classical Bharathanrithyam
dancer. She is also a research scholar, choreographer, music composer, musician, teacher and
author.
44. To which state does the traditional folk dance 'Gotipua' belong?

Answer: Odisha

Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi
classical dance. It has been performed in Orissa for centuries by young boys, who dress as
women to praise Jagannath and Krishna. Kajal and bindi applied to dancer's mouth are attracting
features of this dance and the traditional dress dancer wears is known as 'Kanchula'.

45. Begum Akhtar is associated to which art form?

Answer: Music

Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, also known as Begum Akhtar, was a well-known Indian singer of
Ghazal, Dadra, and Thumri genres of Hindustani classical music. She was given the title of
Mallika-e-Ghazal (Queen of Ghazals). She was from Bhadarsa is a town and nagar panchayat in
Faizabad district in state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

46. Which among the following is a dance form from the state of Arunachal Pradesh?

Answer: Popir

Popir is one among the most popular dance forms of Arunachal Pradesh. It is an indigenous
dance form of Adi tribes that shows qgreat resemblance with the Ponung dance. Popir Dance is
usually conducted on the occasion of Mopin Festival. It is mainly performed by young girls; the
performers wear white dresses and elaborate headgears.

47. Which of the following art forms of Kerala is in UNESCO's list of the Intangible
Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

Answer: Kutiyattam

The UNESCo (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) inscribes three
Indian performing-art forms, the Mudiyettu, a ritual theatre of Kerala; the Chhau dance, a
tradition from eastern India; and the Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan in the
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This annual list, unlike the
World Heritage list that focuses on monuments and natural sites, spotlights performing art forms
of outstanding value and are vulnerable due to lack of support.

48. Who among the following has been given honorary status among the seven wonders of
the modern world?

Answer: Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza, largest and oldest of the three pyramids at the Giza Necropolis in
Egypt and the only surviving (and oldest) of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,
was granted honorary status in July 2007. It found its place in New 7 Wonders of the World
(2000-2007).

49. Chakri is a type of traditional music that is popular in which Indian state?

Answer: Jammu and Kashmir

Chakri is one of the most popular types of traditional music played in Jammu & Kashmir. It is a
responsorial song form with instrumental parts, and it is played with instruments like the
harmonium, rubab, sarangi, nout, geger, tumbaknaer and chimta. It is performed in folk and
religious spheres, by the Muslim and Hindu Kashmiris.

50. Guru Gopinath was an exponent of which form of dance?

Answer: Kathakali

Guru Gopinath was an Indian classical dancer, Kathakali master and mentor of a relatively new
creative modern dancing style called Kerala Natanam. He was instrumental in introducing and
popularising Kathakali, the illustrious dance drama of Kerala, lying in obscurity, to the outer
world. He is considered one of the epic personalities of Indian dancing in the twentieth century
like Uday Shankar. He showed how Indian dancing could handle themes other than those from
Hindu mythology.

51. Panthi is a dance form from which of the following states?

Answer: Chhattisgarh

Panthi is one of the important dance forms of Chhattisgarh. It is basically a prominent ritual of
the Satnami community of Chhattisgarh. The dance is very expressive in its depiction and is
performed to the accompaniment of melodious songs.

52. Who among the following is famous for Classical Carnatic Music?

Answer: Balamuralikrishna

Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna was an Indian Carnatic vocalist, musician, multi-

instrumentalist, playback singer, composer, and character actor. He was awarded the Madras
Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 1978. He was a child prodigy. At the age of five, he
had started to give musical concerts. When he was just eight years old, he gave a mesmerizing
concert at the famous Thyagaraja Aradhana in Vijayawada. His brilliant voice gained him instant
fame and recognition.
53. Ragini is a popular form of folk song belonging to which State?

Answer: Haryana

Haryanvi has a very rich culture in terms of folk songs that are called Ragini. Ragini song is the
trade mark of Haryanvi culture. It is supplemented by folk dramas, known by the name of Saang.
54. Raga Kameshwari was composed by which the followings?

Answer: Pandit Ravi Shankar

Raga Kameshwari was composed by Pandit Ravi Shankar in 1972. Ravi Shankar was one of the
bestknown exponents of the sitar in the 20th century as well as a composer of Hindustani
classical music.

55. Folk dance "Lai Haraoba" is popular in which Indian state?

Answer: Manipur

Lai-Haroba is an important festival of Manipur celebrated to revere the local deities such as
Umang Thai. During the festival, men and women dance in front of the idols of gods and
goddesses, as part of the custom. The devotees bow to the souls and spirits of their ancestors
during the Lai Haraoba festival. It is celebrated in the month of May.

56. The Vivekananda rock Memorial is located in which region?

Answer: Kanyakumari

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was

built in 1970 in honour of Swani Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the
rock. According to local legends, it was on this rock that Goddess Kumari performed austerity.
The rocks are surrounded by the Laccadive Sea.

57. Jalikattu is associated with which Indian festival?

Answer: Pongal

Jallikattu is typically practised in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations
on Mattu Pongal day. It is a traditional spectacle in which a bull is released into a crowd of
people and multiple human participants attempt to grab the large hump of the bull with both arms
and hang on to it while the bull attempts to escape. The term 'Jallikattu' is derived from the Tamil
words Jalli" (gold or silver coins) and 'Kattu' (means Tied').

58. Tamil is the official language of which territory region of India?

Answer: Puducherry

Tamil is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the Indian Union Territory
of Puducherry. It is an official language of two countries: Sri Lanka and Singapore. Besides, it is
used as one of the languages of education in Malaysia, along with English, Malay and Mandarin.
59. The colourful art named Nandna block print, which uses graceful yet aligned
arrangements of motifs on fabric, is practised in Tarapur village of which state?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Nandana is a very less known craft of hand block printing unique technique practiced by
craftsmen of Tarapur village in Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh.Popular among Bhil tribe,
the art includes graceful yet aligned arrangements of motifs on the fabric.

60. The famous dancer Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is associated with which of the
following dance forms?

Answer: Kathakali

Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair, a veteran in the art form of Kathakali, a unique dance-drama of
Kerala, had its origin in the sixteenth century. Chemancheri's style emanates from a blend of
north-south Kerala styles and by incorporating elements of other dance forms like
Bharatanatyam.

61. Saang is a folk dance of which state?

Answer: Haryana

Saang is a popular dance form of Haryana. It incorporates suitable theatrics and mimicry
accompanied by song and dialogue. The dance mainly reflects religious stories and folk tales that
are performed in open places. Some of the male participants dresS up as women to perform the
part of the female in the dance. Nautanki, Saang, Tamasha originated from the Swang traditions.
62. Swang is a famous form of which art?

Answer: Dance

Swang is a popular folk dance-theatre form in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Malwa
region of Madhya Pradesh. Swang incorporates suitable theatrics and mimicry (or nakal)
accompanied by song and dialogue. It is dialogue- oriented rather than movement-oriented.

63. Which among the following city was given as guru dakshina by Pandavas to Guru
Dronacharya?

Answer: Gurgaon
As per legend, Gurgaon in Haryana was given as gurudakshina to Guru Dronacharya by his
studentsS- the Pandavas- and hence it came to be known as Gurugram, which in course of time is
said have got distorted to Gurgaon. The BJP government in Haryana renamed Gurgaon as
Gurugram in April 2016.

64. In which of the following states is Kardang Monastery situated?

Answer: Himachal Pradesh

Kardang monastery is one of the oldest possession of Drukpa lineage. The monastery is
historical because it is a part of Kardang village which was once the capital of Lahaul, Himachal
Pradesh. The monastery houses a phenomenal collection of murals, paintings, frescos, Thangka
paintings, old weapons and instrumentals like horns, flutes, drums, etc.

65. Devotional folk songs called 'zikir belong to the which Indian state?

Answer: Assam

Zikir and Zari represent a musical genre of Assam; they are a group of devotional songs
prevalent among the Muslims of Assam. Although Zikir and Zari are similar in tune, Zikir songs
embody the teaching of Islam whereas the Zari songs are based on the tragic episodes of the
Karbala tragedy.

66. Who was the painter of the famous painting called - 'Bharatmata'?

Answer: Abanindranath Tagore

Bharat Mata is an epic painting by celebrated Indian painter, Abanindranath Tagore. This
painting depicts Bharat Mata as Lakshmi, the Goddess of Plenty, clad in the apparel of a
Vaishnava nun.

67. Who directed the film on the dacoit queen Phoolan Devi?

Answer: Shekhar Kapoor

Bandit Queen is a 1994 Indian biographical film based on the life of Phoolan Devi. It was
directed by Shekhar Kapur and starred Seema Biswas as the title character. It was produced by
Bobby Bedi's Kaleidoscope Entertainment. The film won the National Film Award for Best
Feature Film in Hindi.

68. Shiv Kumar Sharma is famous for playing which instrument?

Answer: Santoor
 Pandit Shivkumar Sharma i an Indian music composer and santoor player from Jammu. The
santoor is originally a folk instrument, but became an instrument for Indian classical through his
internationally recognized playing style. Tarun Bhattacharya is also a famous santoor player.

69. What is Parsi New year known as?

Answer: Nowruz

Nowruz is the Iranian New Year, also known as the Persian New Year. Nowruz is the day of the
vernal equinoxand marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It marks the first
day of the first month (Farvardin) of the Iranian calendar.It usually occurs on March 21 or the
previouS or following day, depending on where it is observed.

70. Which tribe of Pakistan performs a traditional dance form called "Waziri Dance'?
Answer: Pashtun

Waziristan, a region of Federally Administered Tribal Areas?of Pakistan, is a large area and has
a particular Pashtun culture. Waziri dance is performed by them, the flute and drum are used as
musical instruments.

71. Which of the following Indian filmmakers was given the title of 'Ambassador of
Interlaken' in 2011 at Switzerland?

Answer: Yash Chopra

The government of Interlaken in Switzerland awarded Yash Chopra the honorary title of
"Ambassador of Interlaken" in 2011. Even Jungfrau Railways named a train after him - an
honour shared only with the railway's founder, Adolf Guyer. Chopra was honoured with a
special statue by the Switzerland government in January 2018.

72. Which musical instrument Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play?

Answer: Shehnai

Bismillah Khan was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnal, a subcontinental
wind instrument of the oboe class. Khan is credited with bringing Shehnai to the concert stage.
He was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 2001.

73. Pannalal Ghosh played which of the following musical instruments?

Answer: Flute
 Pannalal Ghosh, also known as Amal Jyoti Ghosh, was an Indian flute player. He was a disciple
of Alauddin Khan and is credited with popularizing the flute as a concert instrument in
Hindustani classical music. He was the first to introduce the seven-hole flute.

74. Which of the following is called the storehouse of world-art collections?

Answer: Salarjung Museum

The Salar Jung Museum is an art museum located at Darushifa, on the southern bank of the Musi
River in the city of Hyderabad. It is the third largest museum in India housing the biggest one-
man collections of antiques in the world. It is well known throughout India for its prized
collections belonging to different civilizations dating back to the 1st century. Nawab Mir Yousuf
Ali Khan Salar Jung III (1889-1949), former Prime Minister of the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad,
spent a substantial amount of his income over thirty five years to make this priceless collection,
his life's passion.

75. The Cheriyal Scrolls is a dying art form of India practised by one family called the
Nakashi family for many generations. Name the modern day state which owns this art
form.

Answer: Telangana

Cheriyal Scroll Painting is a stylized version of Nakashi art, rich in the local motifs peculiar to
the Telangana. They are at present made only in Hyderabad.The scrolls are painted in a narrative
format, much like a film roll or a comic strip, depicting stories from Indian mythology and
intimately tied to the shorter stories from the Puranas and Epics.

76. The famous Dilwara temples of Mount Abu are a sacred pilgrimage place for which
religious group?

Answer: Jains

Dilwara temples of Mount Abu, Rajasthan, are famous for their Jain temples. These Jain temples
were built by Tejpal, a Jain layman between the 11th and 13th centuries AD. The five legendary
marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains. The Dilwara Jain temples
are world famous for their stunning use of marble.

77. Which of the following is not a classical language of India?

Answer: Pali

In 2004, the Government of India declared that languages that met certain requirements could be
accorded the status of a "Classical Language in India." Languages thus far declared to be
Classical languages are Tamil (in 2004), Sanskrit (in 2005), Kannada (in 2008), Telugu (in
2008), Malayalam (in 2013), and Odia (in 2014).

78. The popular Bagh cave paintings are found in which Indian state?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

The Bagh Caves are a group of nine rock-cut monuments, situated among the southern slopes of
the Vindhyas in Bagh town of Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh. These rock cut caves possess the
most amazing mural paintings known to be made by ancient man.

79. The Mughal Garden, situated in the premise of Rashtrapati Bhavan- the official
residence of the President of India in New Delhi, are open to the public in which months of
every year?

Answer: February and March

Mughal Garden is open for public visit only in the months of February and March when the
flowers are in their full bloom. It is distinct from other gardens in the sense that it comprises of a
large variety of trees and flowers such as marigold, rose, bougainvillea, sweet William, Viscaria,
etc.

80. "Dandia" is a popular dance of which state?

Answer: Gujarat

The dandiya is the chief folk dance of Gujarat, which is usually performed in groups, wherein
young men and women dressed in colorful costumes, dance in circles with multihued sticks in
their hands to the lively beat of drums. This dance is very popular during the Navratri season in
October.

81. 'Giddha' is a form of dance associated with which state?

Answer: Punjab

Giddha is a popular folk dance of women in Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The dance is
often considered derived from the ancient dance known as the ring dance. The main Punjabi folk
dance for females is giddha or giddhah and for men or for both men and women is bhangda or
bhangra. Both Bhangra and Gidha originated in the 1800s in the Punjab region of India by
farmers and initiated as folk dances celebrated during the time of the harvest called
Baisakhi/Vaisakhi.

82. Which of the following is a major folk dance of Rajasthan?

Answer: Ghoonmar

Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance synonymous with the Indian state of Rajasthan. The dance is
performed by women with élan and grace and includes swaying movements, accentuated with
elegant traditional outfits. It has gained a lot of recognition and has been ranked as one of the
world's best local dances.

83. Which is the most popular festival in Tamil Nadu?

Answer: Pongal

Pongal is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Tamil people in Tamil Nadu,
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry in India. It is also a major Tamil festival
in Sri Lanka. It is a harvest celebration or a "thanksgiving" festival since it is held to thank the
Sun God and Lord Indra for helping farmers in growing higher-yielding crops. Throughout the
celebration, people reject old possessions and welcome neW ones.

84. Bihu is a folk dance of which state?

Answer: Assam

Bihu is the chief festival of Assam. It refers to a set of three different festivals: Rangali or Bohag
Bihu observed in April, Kangali or Kati Bihu observed in October, and Bhogali or Magh Bihu
observed in January. The Rangali Bihu is the most important of the three celebrating the
Assamese new year and the spring festival.

85. Pandit Lachhu Maharaj, who passed away recently, was associated with what?

Answer: Tabla

Lakshmi Narayan Singh, known professionally as Lachhu Maharaj, was an Indian tabla player
of Benaras gharana. Along with his professional tabla performances all over the world, he vwas
featured in films. Maharaj died in Varanasi on 28 July 2016, at the age of 72 years.

86. Use of an attractive masquerade or mask is associated with which of the following
dance style?

Answer: Kathakali

Kathakali dance of Kerala is distinguished by the elaborately colorful make-up, costumes and
facemasks that the traditionally male actor-dancers wear. One of the classical dances of India, it
incorporates movements from ancient Indian martial arts and athletic traditions of South India.
87. Whiich of the following folk-dance form relates to Maharashtra?
Answer: Mallakhambha

Rouff is the traditional folk dance of Kashmir, performed solely by the women on festive
Occasions. Chhau is a semi classical Indian dance with martial, tribal and folk origins in the
eastern Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Mallakhamba, a traditional Indian
sport in which a gymnast performs aerial yoga postures and wrestling grips in concert with a
vertical stationary or hanging wooden pole, originated in Mahiarasttra during the 12th century, as
a forrri of trairirig for wrestlers, The sport didn't becorne visibie irs practice and well recorded
until the 12th eritury when it was revived by Balarrbhatdada Deodhar, the fitness instructor of
Peshwa Baji Pao I1 during the reign of the Peshwas.

88. The famous Brihadeshwara Termple is located in which region?

Answer: Thanjavur

Brihadeswarar Ternple is a Hindu ternple dedicated to Siva Perurman located in Thanjavur

district of Tamil Nadu. Built by Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 CE, the ternple turned
1000 years old in 2010. It is also known as RajaRajeswara Ternple Rajarajeswararn and
Peruvudayar Ternple.

89. Which of the following classical dances and their places of origin is incorrectly
matched?

Answer: Kuchipudí- Odisha

Kuchipudi is one of the eleven major Indían classical dances. It originated in a village narmed
Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is a dance-drarna performance, with
its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra.

90. Dhenka is a well-known musical instrument of which one of the following Indian state?
Answer: Odisha

Music is the heart and soul of Odishan life. The stringed musical instruments like veena,
Kendra, Sarangi, Ektara, Behela, Dhenka are well-known and in vogue throughout the State.?
The instrument Dhenka is alone responsible for the composition of a number of poems by
Kavisurya Baladeva Ratha through its novel melodious tunings.

91. Dandia is a form of dance associated with which of the following state?

Answer: Gujarat

Dandiya is the traditional folk-dance of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Along with Garba, it is the
featured dance of Navratri evenings. Originating as devotional Garba dances, which were always
performed in Durga's honour, this dance form is actually the staging of a mockfight between the
Goddess and Mahishasura. The sticks of the dance represent the swords of Durga.

92. In which of the following states is the 'Lusei" dialect spoken?

Answer: Mizoram

Lusei language is the common language spoken in Mizoram. Originally Lusei was spoken by
only a particular group of the Mizos known as Lusei group, other Mizo groups speak their own
dialect. The Mizo language is mainly based on Lusei dialect but it has also derived many words
from its Surrounding Mizo subtribes and sub-clan.

93. Jagoi is the dance form of which state?

Answer: Manipur

Manipuri dance is also known as Jagoi. It is one of the major Indian classical dance forms. The
ethnic majority of Meitei people call dance as Jagoi'. The roots of Manipuri dance, as with all
classical Indian dances, is the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text Natya Shastra, with influences and the
culture fusion between various local folk dance forms.

94. Ebraham Alkazi is an eminent personality in which one of the following area?

Answer: Theatre

Ebrahim Alkazi is one of the most influential Indian theatre directors and drama teachers in
20th- century Indian theatre. He is a former Director of National School of Drama, New Delhi. A
noted art connoisseur, collector and gallery owner, he founded Art Heritage Gallery in Delhi.

95. The monolithic ruins of Rajbari are located in which Indian state?

Answer: Nagaland

Rajbari ruins are situated close by the Dimapur railway station in Nagaland. These are a series of
mushroom domed pillars created by the Dimasa Ka chari Kingdom. These mushroom-shaped
sandstone monoliths are carved with geometric patterns. The huge monoliths are carved with
Such expertise that it tells us a lot about the architectural practices of the ancient age.

96. Which of the following language has been given the status of classical language by
Central Government?

Answer: Tamil
 In 2004, the Government of India declared that languages that met certain requirements could be
accorded the status of a "Classical Language in India". Languages so far declared to be Classical
are Tamil (in 2004), Sanskrit (in 2005), Kannada and Telugu (in 2008), Malayalam (20B) and
Odia (2014).

97. Bhawai is a traditional dance form of which state?

Answer: Gujarat

Bhavai, also known as Vesha or Swang, is a popular folk theatre form of western India,
especially in Gujarat. Bhavai is believed to have originated in the 14th century. Asaita Thakar is
traditionally credited for its origin.

98. Walled city of which region is declared as India's first World Heritage City by UNESCo
in 2017?

Answer: Jaunpur

More than 600 year old Walled City of Ahmedabad founded by Ahmed Shah was, in july 2017,
declared India's first World Heritage City, recognising heritage value of the walled city's unique
heritage. The 5.5 km walled city area with approximate population of four lakh living in century
old wooden residences in around 600 pols or neighborhood is regarded as living heritage.
UNESCO made this announcement at a meeting in Poland's Krakwo.

99. Match the folowings:

1. Acting a. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

2. Hindustani classical b. Nazia Hassan

3. Qawali c. Begum Akhtar

4. Pop d. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

Answer: (1)-(c), (2)-d), (3)-{a), (4)-(b)

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a famous Qawwali singer, a form of Sufi Islamic devotional music.
Nazia Hassan was a Pakistani pop singer- Songwriter, lawyer and social activist. Begum Akhtar
was an Indian actress and singer. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was a Hindustani classical vocalist
from the Patiala Gharana.

100. Which state region has Dumhal tribal dance as one of its famous folk dance?

Answer: Jammu and Kashmir

 Dumhal is a dance performed in Jammu and Kashmir by the wattal tribe. Only the men folk of
the wattal are privileged to perform this dance, on specific occasions and at set locations. Hafiza
Dance is a popular Kashmiri dance type, performed during wedding ceremonies. The Rouf is a
folk dance form which is mainly practiced by the women folk of the Kashmir valley. The
popular Dangi Dance a popular tribal of Dang in Sothern Gujarat.

Test-2

1. Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan?

Answer: Suisini

There are many dance forms originated in Rajasthan. With its simple steps and rhythmic beats,
and the grandeur Ghoomar stands the most famous traditional dance form of this state. Ginad,
Chakri, Gangore, Terahtaal, Khayal, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, etc are some of other the folk
dances of Rajasthan.

2. Bihu is a festival that is observed in which state?

Answer: Assam

Bihu denotes a set of three different cultural festivals of Assam and celebrated by the Assamese
diaspora around the world. The Bihus are the national festivals of Assam. The most important
festivals of Assam are the Bihus, celebrated with fun and abundance by all Assamese people
irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith and belief

. 3. Bhavai and Kalbelia as traditional dance forms, owe their genesis to which Indian
state?

Answer: Rajasthan

Considered by UNESCO as Intangible Heritage, Kalbeliya is performed by the women of the

namesake tribe. The dance movements are mostly serpentine, hence it is also referred as 'Snake
Charmer dance' or 'Sapera dance', Bhaval is Rajasthan's ritualistic dance, which is usually
performed by women belonging to Kalbelia, Jat, Meena, Bhil or Kumhar tribal communities of
the state.

4. Sarhool festival is mainly associated with tribal community of which of the following
state?

Answer: Odisha

Sarhul is the festival of the New Year celebrated in the state of jharkhand by the tribal
communities as part of the local Sarna religion. It is celebrated in the Hindu month of Chaitra,
three days after the appearance of the new moon. It is also a celebration of the beginning of
spring. It is celebrated by the Oraon, the Munda and the Ho tribes.

5. Pateti is the festival of which religion?

Answer: Parsis

Pateti is one of the auspicious days of Parsi Calendar. It stands for the new start and new
beginning. It comes in the month of Navroj by the Parsis. On Pateti day, the Parsis visit the fire
temple. On the day Of Pateti, they promise to be good in thought, deed and actions in the future.
It is an important day for Parsis and provides them a chance to start new and begin fresh. They
think about all the wrongs which they have done in the previous year and atone for their sins.
This is the significance of Pateti.

6. Kolattam and Chholiya are the dance forms of which of the two States?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh Kolattam is an art form of Andhra Pradesh played
with sticks. It is a rural dance, a combination of rhythmic movements, songs and music usually
performed during village festivals. Chholiya is a dance form practised in the Kumaon region of
Uttarakhand. It is basically a sword dance accompanying a marriage procession but now it is
performed on many occasions.

7. Nek Chand Saini's name is associated with which of the following gardens?

Answer: Rock garden, Chandigarh

Nek Chand Saini was a self-taught Indian artist, known for building the Rock Garden of
Chandigarh, an eighteen-acre sculpture garden in the city of Chandigarh. He built the garden
using materials from demolition sites around the city. His garden is visited by over five thousand
people daily, the second most popular location in India after the Taj Mahal.

8. During the 'Sao Joao' festivities, Goans present which of the followings to each other?

Answer: Fruits

Sao Joao is a Catholic festival celebrated in Goa in an unusual rmanner, with people leapírg irto,
ard swimrning ín, wells, strearns and ponds as a forr f tribute to St. john the Baptíst and ther
clairm a reward of the seasonal jackfruit and pineapples from friends and relatives. It occurs on
june 24 every year.

9. Who among the following is a famous Indian painter?

Answer: Maqbool F. Hussain

 Maqbool Fida Husain was a modern Indian pairter of international acclaim. Often referred to as
the "Picasso of India", M.F. Husain ís the most celebrated and internationally recognized Indian
artist of the 20th century. He was also kncwn as a printmaker, photographer, and filmmaker.

10. Where will be held Kumbh Mela in 20182

Answer: Allahabad

Kurmbh Mela is a mass Hindu pilgrimages of faith in which Hindus gather to bathe in a sacred
river. It is held every third year at one of the four places by rotation: Haridwar, Allahabad
(Prayag), Nasik and Ujain. An important occasion, the Magh (Kumbh) Mela is held every year
on the banks of Triveni Sangam.

11. Which of is the regional music of Goa?

Answer: Mando

Mando is the regional music of Goa. Other forms of Goan music include "Suvari'", "Banvad",
"Cantaram'", "Dasra Vadan'", "Gadya Ramayan'" etc. The Mando is sung with a ghummatt
(earthen membranophone) , piano piano or violin, and accompanied by dance movements. Other
than these, Sohar is the Folk Song of Bihar, Pandavani is the Folk Song of Pardhi Community of
Chattisgarh, Lotia is the Folk Song of Rajasthan

12. In which state is the Sarhul festival celebrated?

Answer: Jharkhand

One of the most popular tribal festivals celebrated across the jharkhand region, Sarhul festival
marks the beginning of New Year. It is celebrated by the Oraon, the Munda and the Ho tribes, of
the Jharkhand region. Celebrated every year in the first month of the Hindu calendar, on the third
day of the moon or the fortnight of 'Chaitra', Sarhul marks the advent of the spring season or
"Phaagun" and is celebrated till the month of June or "Jeth". Sarhul means worship of trees.
Being close to nature, these tribes start the Sarhul festival with the worship of trees and other
elements of nature.

13. Which musical framework once present in 'Brihaddeshi' an ancient text got grouped
into folk and classical music?

Answer: Ragas

Brihaddeshi is a classical Sanskrit text (dated 6th to 8th century A.D) on Indian classical music
that speaks directly of the raga and distinguishes the classical (marga) and the folk (desi). It
provides the basis for the emergence of the Mela system of classifying the Ragas. The term 'raga'
first occurs in a technical context in the Brihaddeshi, where it described as "a combination of
tones which, with beautiful illuminating graces, pleases the people in general".

14. "Bhuta Song" belongs to which of the following Indian State?

Answer: Kerala

The basis of Bhuta song is rooted in superstitions. Some communities of Kerala do Bhuta rituals
to send away the evil ghost and spirits. This ritual is accompanied with vigorous dancing and the
music has a piercing and eerie character.

15. To which of the following states does the folk song 'Bhawaiya' belong?

Answer: West Bengal

Bhawaiya is a musical form or a popular folk music in Northern Bangladesh, especially Rangpur
District and in Cooch Bihar, Jalpaiguri, part of Darjeeling and North Dinajpur district of West
Bengal and Dhubri and Goalpara of Assam in India.This folk Song is sung traditionally both solo
and by chorus.

16. Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell), which is in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is
located in which state?

Answer: Gujarat

Rani ki Vav is a stepwell situated in Patan, Gujarat.It is located on the banks of Saraswati river.
Its construction is attributed to Udayamati, the queen of 11th-century Chalukya king Bhima I. It
has been listed as one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites since 2014.

17. Name the National Fruit of India.

Answer: Mango

Mango (Mangifera indica), popularly known as the "King of Fruits', is the National Fruit of
India. It is one of the most widely cultivated fruits of the tropical world. There are over 100
varieties of mangos found in India, in different sizes, shapes and colors. As the national fruit of
India it represents prosperity, abundance and richness in favor of the country's image.

18. In which state of India is Bhagoria Haat festival celebrated?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Bhagoria Haat is a festival celebrated by the tribal people of Madhya Pradesh. the festival
belongs to the local tribes called Adivasi which includes many caste such as Bhil, Bhilala, Barela
etc. It is celebrated in the month of March before the Holi festival. Bhagoria Haat Festival has an
agricultural significance attached to it, that is, it coincides with the end of harvesting.

19. 'Madhubani' is a famous folk painting form of which Indian State?

Answer: Bihar

Mithila painting (or Madhubani painting) is a style of Indian painting practiced in the Mithila
region of Bihar and the adjoining parts of Terai in Nepal. These paintings were done traditionally
by the Women on freshly plastered mud walls and floors of huts but now they are also done on
cloth, handmade paper paper and canvas.

20. 31st Surajkund International Crafts Mela has begun at which of the following city?
Answer: Faridabad

The 31st edition of Surajkund International Crafts Mela held in Faridabad, Haryana. Over 20
countries are participating in the event with Egypt as a partner country this year and Jharkhand as
the theme state. Every year, one country becomes the partner country and an Indian state is
selected to set the theme of the mela.

21. "Bhangra" is a dance of which state?

Answer: Punjab

Bhangra is a lively form of folk music and dance that originates from Punjab. People
traditionally perform Bhangra when celebrating the harvest. A long ago, Punjabi-Sikh farmers
started to use different farming activities to create a dance form to celebrate food-growing,
harvesting and relationship to the land, which later they starting calling Bhangra. It is a beautiful
form of expression, a celebration of life, performed with overwheiming and infectious energy.

22. "Sattriya Nritya" recognised as a classical dance form of India by the Sangeet Natak
Akademi only in 2000, originated from which Indian state?

Answer: Assam

Sattriya Nritya of Assam received recognition as one of the eight classical dance forms of India
in 2000. Sattriya Nritya, is a major Indian classical dance. It is a dance-drama performance art
with origins in the Krishna-centered Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam, and attributed to the
15th century Bhakti movement scholar and saint Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev. Srimanta
Sankardeva, the founder of Vaishnavism in Assam, founded this dance in the 15th century.

23. The birth place of an iconic personality, Amrita Shergill, is which of these countries?

Answer: Hungary
Amrita Shergil, was an eminent Indian painter born to a Punjabi Sikh father and a Hungarian
Jewish mother in Budapest, Hungary, in 1913. She is sometimes known as India's Frida Kahlo,
and today considered an important woman painter of 20th century India.

24. Govind Swami Pillai is associated with which musical instrument?

Answer: Violin

Govind Swami Pillai is related to violin. He, along with Kamal Krishna Aiyyar, made novel
experiments and firmly established violin in the Carnatic music. It is violin that holds the most
prominent position among all the South Indian musical instruments. In last quarter of 19th
century, he made novel experiments and firmly established violin in Karnatic music.

25. V. G. Jog is famous for which musical instrument?

Answer: Violin

Vishnu Govind Jog, better known as V. G. Jog, was an Indian violinist. He was the foremost
exponent of the violin in the Hindustani music tradition in the 20th century, and is credited for
introducing this instrumnent into Hindustani music. He received the Sangeet Natak Academy
award in 1983, and the Padma Bhushan in 1985.

26. Fa mous cartoonist R.K. Laxman made a cartoon named 'Gattu' for which company?

Answer: Asian paints

RK Laxman most famous contribution to the world of advertising is that he created Gattu, the
impish mascot of the home improvement behemoth Asian Paints. GATTU, the little Boy with
wet Brush in hand happens to be the mascot/ trade mark of Asian Paints in India. After the
introduction of Gattu in 1954, sales zoomed ten-fold at Asian Paints.

27. In which of the following states is the festival of Hareli celebrated?

Answer: Chhattisgarh

The Hareli festival is one of the famous celebrations of Chhattisgarh. It is an old traditional
festival of Chhattisgarh that marks the beginning of Shravan month, the holy month for Hindus.
Hareli festival is actually a festival of harvest focusing on the monsoon of a year. The Goddess
'Kutki Dai' is the presiding deity worshiped during this festival for good crops.

28. 'Dashain' is the grandest festival of which country?

Answer: Nepal
 Dashain, also known as Vijaya Dashami, is a festival of Nepal. It is also celebrated in several
parts of India, and is called Dussehra. Dashain is biggest festival in Nepal along with Tihar
(festival). Dashain is celebrated by the Buddhists, Hindus, and Kirats of Nepal.

29. In which of the following, art painting is done by pen?

Answer: Kalamkari

Kalamkari is an ancient style of hand painting done on cotton or silk fabric with a tamarind pen,
using natural dyes. The word Kalamkari is derived from a Persian word where 'kalam' means pen
and 'kari" refers to craftsmanship.

30. Khichdi, Uttarayan and Lohri are different names of which festival?

Answer: Makar Sankarnti

Makar Sankranti, also known as Makara Sankranti, is celebrated in various parts of the Indian
subcontinent to observe the day which marks the shift of the sun into ever-lengthening days.
While Makar Sankranti is most popular in West India, down south, the festival is known as
Pongal and in the north, it is celebrated as Lohri. Uttarayan, Maghi, Khichdi are some other
names of the same festival.

31. 'Tabal Chongli" is a form of folk dance associated with which State?

Answer: Assam

Tabai Chongli' is a form of folk dance associated with the State of Assam. Other popular dance
forms of the state are Bihu, Khel Gopal, Rash Lila, Canoe, etc. Nankana Sahib is a city and
capital of Nankana Sahib District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is named after the first
guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak Dev, the central figure in Sikhism who was born here, so it is a
city of high historic and religious value and is a popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs from all over
the world. It is located about 80 kilometers south west of Lahore.

32. Who among the following is famous for playing flute?

Answer: Hari Prasad Chaurasia

Hariprasad Chaurasia is an Indian classical flautist, who plays the bansuri, an Indian bamboo
flute, in the Hindustani classical tradition. He has been honoured with several awards of which
the most prominent ones are the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award of India,
and the distinction of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters of France.

33. Leela Samson is associated to which classical dance style?

Answer: Bharatanatyam

Leela Samson is a Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, instructor and writer. Starting her
career as a Bharatanatyam soloist, Samson taught at Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, Delhi, and
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Delhi. Over the years she has performed across India and abroad
including Europe, Africa and the Americas.

34. Bumchu is a unique cultural festival celebrated in which Indian state?

Answer: Sikkim

The Bumchu festival is celebrated at Tashiding Monastery on the 15th day of the first month of
the Tibetan calendar. Bumchu or the opening of the vessel containing the holy water is one of the
holiest festivals in Sikkim. The level of water in this vessel is believed to be a sign of the
fortunes of the coming year.

35. Who amidst the following is renowned in the field of sculpture?

Answer: Ram Kinkar

Ramkinkar Baij was an Indian sculptor and painter, one of the pioneers of modern Indian
sculpture. Modern Western art and pre and post-classical Indian art were his main point of
reference. He used local material advantageously, and worked combining the skills of a modeller
and a carver.

36. What is known as a New Year Celebration of Sikkimese Bhutia which falls in the 10th
month of the Sikkimese Lunar calendar.

Answer: Sonam Losoong

Losoong is the Sikkimese New Year, of the Bhutia tribe, celebrated every year in the month of
December. Based on the Tibetan Lunar Calendar, Losoong falls on the 18th day of the 10th
month, when farmers celebrate the harvest. It is a traditional festival of the Bhutias, but the
Lepchas also celebrate it and call it Namsoong.

37. Which of the following is the most famous music style of Jharkhand?

Answer: Dramas

Dramas is one of the rich music styles of Jharkhand. It is also the name of a musical instrument
that is played with several dance performances. Along with Dhol and Shehnai, its is one of the
accompanying musical instruments during Chhau dance.

38. 'Rath Yatra' at Puri is celebrated in honour of which god?

Answer: Lord Jagannath

Ratha Yatra is a huge Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath, who is believed to be the
Lord of Universe's journey towards his aunt's house, held Puri in the state of Odisha. This annual
festival is celebrated on Ashad Shukla Dwitiya (second day in bright fortnight of Ashad month).
The festival commemorates Jagannath's annual visit to Gundicha Temple via Mausi Maa Temple
(maternal aunt's home) near Saradha Bali, Puri.

39. 'Mysuru Peta' is a traditional attire worn on which part of body?

Answer: Head

The people of the Mysuru district and the Kodagu district feel proud to wear turbans called
Mysuru peta. Made with colourful pieces of cotton scarfs bestrewn in silk and zari, the Mysore
'peta' (turban) is a classic headgear that draws its roots from the erstwhile emperors of Mysore,
called Wodeyars. In Kodagu district, it is part of the traditional dress worn on special occasions
such as weddings. Menwear a turban during religious ceremonies to portray respect and
reverence towards the Supreme Being.

40. "Kashida' is a type of embroidery that is famous in which Indian state?

Answer: Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmiri embroidery is also known as Kashida. Using the medium of bead and threadwork,
Kashida is used for phirans (woolen kurtas) and namdahs (woolen rugs)as well as stoles. It draws
inspiration from nature. Birds, blossoms and flowers, creepers, chinar leaves, mangoes, lotus,
and trees are the most common themes.

41. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, who is a recipient of Padma Vibhushan, is associated with
which of the following instruments?

Answer: Santoor

Pandit Shiv kumar Sharma is an Indian music composer and santoor player from Jammu and
Kashmir. The santoor is a folk instrument that dates back to ancient times. It was called Shatha
Tantri Veena in ancient Sanskrit texts. Shiv kumar is credited with making the santoor a popular
classical instrument.

42. Prolific Indian painter Maqbool Fida Husain predominantly used which of these
animals to depict a lively and free spirit in his paintings?

Answer: Horses
 Magbool Fida Husain was an Indian painter, regarded as India's most prolific and world-
renowned artist. He was one of the founding members of Bombay progressive Artists' Group. He
is known for his brightly colored works depicting horses, urban landscapes.

43. Kuchipudi is a dance-drama associated with which Indian State?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Kuchipudi is a Classical Indian dance from Andhra Pradesh. The performance usually begins
with some stage rites, after which each of the character comes on to the stage and introduces
him/herself with a dharavu (a small composition of both song and dance) to introduce the
identity, set the mood, of the character in the drama. The drama then begins. The dance is
accompanied by song which is typically Carnatic music. The singer is accompanied by
mridangam (a classical South Indian percussion instrument), violin, flute and the tambura (a
drone instrument with strings which are plucked). Ornaments worn by the artists are generally
made of a light weight wood called Boorugu. It originated in the seventh century.

44. Which of the following pair matches correctly?

Answer: Bharatnatyam -Tamil Nadu

Bharatanatyam is a major form of Indian classical dance that originated in the state of Tamil
Nadu. The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards of ancient northern
India known as Kathakars or storytellers. Kuchipudi is one of the major Indian classical dances.
It originated in a village named Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh. Kathakali is the dance drama from
the south Indian state of Kerala.

45. Which of the following is a dance style of Maharashtra?

Answer: Lezim

Lezim or lazium is a folk dance form, from Maharashtra. It is especially popular in rural
Maharashtra, often played during the Ganesh festival in village Jatras (religious processions) and
in schools as part of the fitness regime. This dance is named after a wooden idiophone to which
thin metal discs are fitted which produce a jingling sound and the dancers use this while dancing.

46. Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?

Answer: Kathak

Madhuri Dixit is a trained professional Kathak dancer. Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Kathak dancer,
who choreographed Dixit in the film Devdas for the song "Kaahe Chhed", calls her "the best
Bollywood dancer due to her versatility." Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical
dance.

47. The folk dance "Bohag Bihu" is popular in which Indian state?

Answer: Assam

Bohag Bihu or Rangali Bihu is a festival celebrated in the state of Assam and north eastern India.
It marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year on April 13th, historicaly signifying the time
of harvest. It comes up with feasting and singing festivities. Men and women perform traditional
Bihu dance to mark the celebration of new year. The celebration of Bihu takes place over a span
of 7 days.

48. 'Rauf' is a folk dance associated with which state?

Answer: Jammu and Kashmir

Rauf i a folk dance of the women folk of the Kashmir valley. In this folk dance, women in
colorful Costumes make two rows and face each other to dance. It mainly involves footwork
which is also termed as 'Chakri' in the local language.

49. Which of the following festivals means 'Merry making of the Gods'?

Answer: Lai Haraoba

Lai Haraoba is festival of Meiteis people group of Manipur in India. It is celebrated in the month
of May. The festival is a piece of memory of the creation stories played by the gods. The festival
is set apart to praise the formation of the universe and the memory of the development of plants,
creatures and people.

50. Which from the following is a "Classical dance form"?

Answer: Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form originating in the South Indian state of Tamil
Nadu. It has its inspirations from the sculptures of the ancient temple of Chidambaram. The
Sangeet Natak Akademi currently confers classical status on eight Indian dance styles:
Bharatanatyam- Tamil Nadu; Kathak- Uttar Pradesh; Kathakali- Kerala; Kuchipudi- Andhra
Pradesh' Manipuri; Manipur; Mohiniyattam- Kerala; Odissi- Odisha; and Sattriya- Assam.

51. Jhijhia dance originated in which Indian state?

Answer: Bihar
 Jhijhia is a prayer dance that originated in the Koshi region of Bihar and is performed during
droughts, when the land is dry and parched and there are no signs of clouds in the lifeless sky.
Through the Jhijhia dance, the young girls offer their prayers to the King of Gods, Lord Indra.
The dancers pray to the Lord of Rains for life-giving rain and a good crop.

52. Which language was used by Tulsidas for Ramcharitmanas?

Answer: Awadhi

Ramcharitmanas, is an epic poem in the language Awadhi, composed by the 16th-century Indian
bhakti poet Goswami Tulsidas. Ramcharitmanas literally means "Lake of the deeds of Rama".
Ramcharitmanas is considered one of the greatest works of Hindi literature.

53. Who amongst the following established an institution named 'Kalashram' for imparting
training in dance and associated disciplines?

Answer: Pandit Birju Maharaj

Kalashram in New Delhi is the institution of Kathak maestro Pandit Birju Maharaj. It focusses
imparting training mainly in the field of Kathak, along with various other associated disciplines
i.e. vocal & instrumental music, Yoga, Painting, Sanskrit, Dramatics, Stagecraft etc.

54. In which one of the following films did Pran act as a character artist and not in the role
of a villain?

Answer: Zanjeer

Pran played a vast range of roles- from a hero to a villain to a character artist. His role of Sher
Khan in Zanjeer was that of a character artist. The film, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya
Bhaduri, changed the trend from romantic films to action films.

55. Which of the following city has been included in UNESCO's creative cities network for
contribution in music?

Answer: Chennai

Chennai has been included in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for its rich musical
tradition. Gastronomy, music, crafts and folk art, media arts, design, film and literature are the
seven fields of creativity highlighted by the network, which now has a total of 180 cities in 72
countries. Chennai is the third Indian city next to Jaipur and Varanasí to get this recognition.

56. The famous Madhubani artist who won the Bihar Ratna in 1984 is whom?

Answer: Sita Devi

 Sita Devi, one of the most prominent early Madhubani artists and among the first to transfer the
traditional art form from the walls of the home to paper and canvas. Sita Devi received the
Padma Shri in 1981. Sita Devi was also awarded by Bihar Ratna in 1984 and Shilp Guru in 2006.
In 1984 Ganga Devi was awarded by Padma Shri Mahasundari Devi received the Padma Shri in
2011.

57. Which one of the following films was not directed by Satyajit Ray?

Answer: Salaam Bombay

Salaam Bombay is a 1988 Hindi film directed by Mira Nair. The film chronicles the day-to-day
life of children living on the streets of Mumbai. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature
Film in Hindi.

58. Sanjukta Panigrahi was famous for which dance?

Answer: Odissi

Sanjukta Panigrahi was a dancer from India, who was the foremost exponent of Indian classical
dance Odissi. Sanjukta was the first Odia woman to embrace this ancient classical dance at an
early age and ensure its grand revival.

59. Anoushka Shankar is related to which musical instrument?

Answer: Sitar

Anoushka Shankar is an Indian sitar player and composer. She is the daughter of Ravi Shankar
and the half-sister of Norah Jones. She has also ventured into acting (Dance Like a Man, (2004))
and writing. She wrote a biography of her father, Bapi: The Love of My Life, in 2002 and has
contributed to various books.

60. Where is the Film and Television Institute of India located?

Answer: Pune

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTI)is situated on the premises of the erstwhile
Prabhat Film Company in Pune, Maharashtra. It is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India. It was founded in 1960.

61. Sun temple is situated in which of the following state?

Answer: Odisha
 Sun Temple is a 13th-century AD temple situated at Konark in Odisha. It was built by king
Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1255 AD. The temple complex is in the shape of a
gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. The temple is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.

62. The 'Tanakh' is the sacred text of which religion/sect?

Answer: The Hebrew Bible, also called the Tanakh is the canonical collection of Hebrew
scripture. Tanakh is an acronym derived from the names of the three divisions of the Hebrew
Bible: Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim, The Torah contains five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus,
Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

63. Which of the following folk/tribal dances is associated with Karnataka?

Answer: Yakshagana

Yakshagana is a theater form that combines, dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up and
stage techniques with a unique style and form. This theater style is mainly played in the coastal
districts and Malenadu regions of Karnataka, and traditionally played for whole night, till sunrise
next morning. It is believed to have evolved from pre- classical music and theatre during the
Bhakti movement. Yakshagana is popular in the districts of Uttar Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina
Kannada, Shimoga and Kasaragod district. Yakshagana literally means the song (gana) of a
yaksha, which was a term for exotic tribes of ancient India.

64. Charles Correa is a renowned Indian, related to which profession?

Answer: Architect, urban planner

Charles Correa was an Indian architect, urban planner and activist. Credited for the creation of
modern architecture in post-Independence India, he was described as "India's greatest architect".
He was chiefly responsible for the planning of township of Navi Mumbai in the 1970s.

65. Pandit Bhimnsen Joshi is related to which form of art?

Answer: Hindustani vocalist

Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi was an Indian singer from Karnataka in the Hindustani classical
tradition. He was known for the khayal form of singing, as wel as for his popular renditions of
devotional music (bhajans and abhangs). He received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian
honour, in 2009.

66. Which of the following temples is correctly matched with its location?

Answer: Mallikarjuna- Andhra Pradesh

 The temple of Lord Mallikarjuna is situated in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is
situated in the town of Srisailam on the banks of River Patalganga Krishna. Srisailam mountain
is looked upon reverentially as the Kailash of South. The temple situated here is dedicated to
Lord Shiva and is among the 12 Jyotirlingas in India.

67. Which of the following is not A vocal form of Hindustani classical music?

Answer: Pakhawaj

Mridang was also called muraj and later on in the thirteenth century it was known as maddalam.
In the medieval period, after fifteenth century, there was yet another name for this instrument
pakhavaj or pakhvaj. It is the primary rhythmic aco paniment in a Carnatic music ensemble.

68. The newly commissioned 64-foot Vishwaroopa Mahavishnu statue is proposed to be

installed at Kothandaramas-wamy temple in which city?

Answer: Bengaluru

A massive monolithic statue of Vishwaroopa Mahavishnu, weighing 300-tonne, will be installed

the premises of Kothandaramaswamy temple in Viveknagar area of Bengaluru. The statue, which
is 64 feet tall, weighs 300-tonne.

69. Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee is associated with which of the following musical
instruments?

Answer: Sitar

Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee is an Indian classical sitar and surbahar maestro of the
Imdadkhani gharana (school), recognizable by his intricate vocalic playing complemented by
spectacular high speed playing. He holds a unique distinction of being the ever first artist (not
just musician) in history to perform in the House of Commons, London.

70. Leshalaptu is a folk dance of which Indian state?

Answer: Nagaland

Leshalaptu is folk dance of Nagaland. The other folk dances of the state include AaluyattU,
Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, Changai Dance, Khamba Lim, Kuki Dance, Mayur Dance,
Modse, Monyoasho, Sadal Kekai, Seecha and Kukui Kucho, Shankai and Moyashai, Rengma
etc.

71. Where is the headquarters of National Film Archives of India (NFAI) located?
Answer: Pune
The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) is headquartered at Pune, Maharashtra. It has three
regional offices at Bangalore, Calcutta and Thiruvananthapuram. NFAI was established as a
media unit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in February 1964.

72. Which popular Indian band of the 90s released their first album 'Boondein' with Mohit
Chauhan as the lead?

Answer: Silk Route

Silk Route, an Indian band consisting of Mohit Chauhan, Atul Mittal, Kem Trivedi and Kenny
Puri, released its first album "Boondein" in 1998. The album became a superhit with such
acclaimed songs as Dooba-Dooba. The band dissolved in the early 2000s.

73. Minjar Mela is a popular fair of which of the following states?

Answer: Himachal Pradesh

Minjar fair has been declared as one of the state fairs Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. This mela is
held on the second Sunday of the Shravana month. Celebrated in the honour of the victory of the
Raja of Chamba over the ruler of Kangra, famous Minjar fair is organized. People pray for a
good harvest by thanking God and asking his blessings for a good yield.

74. From which Indian state did 'Warli Art' originate?

Answer: Maharashtra

Maharashtra is known for its Warli folk paintings. Warli is the name of the largest tribe found on
the northern outskirts of Mumbai, in Western India. Warli is the vivid expression of daily and
social events of the Warli tribe of Maharashtra, used by them to embellish the walls of village
houses. This art form is simple in comparison to the vibrant paintings of Madhubani.

75. Which unique festival/ event, celebrated during October-November in Tamil Nadu, has
the ritual of walking on fire?

Answer: Thimithi

Thimithi or firewalking ceremony is a Hindu festival originating in Tamil Nadu, that is

celebrated a week before Deepawali, during the month of Aipasi of the Tamil calendar
(Gregorian calendar months of October and November). The fire-walking ceremony is in honour
of Draupati Amman, who is considered the incarnation of Mariamman.

76. In which of the following states is Ugadi festival considered important?

Answer: Karnataka
 Ugadi is celebrated as the first day of the year by people of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
People believe that Lord Brahma started creating the elements of the earth on this day. It is
festively observed in these regions on the first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of
Chaitra. This typically falls in March or April of the Gregorian calendar.

77. Vesak commutates the birth of which religion?

Answer: Buddha

The Vesak festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Buddhahood), and death
(Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha in the Theravada or southern tradition. The decision to agree
to celebrate Vesak as the Buddha's birthday was formalized at the first conference of the World
Fellowship of Buddhists held in Sri Lanka in 1950.

78. Which of the following is a famous Assamese festival?

Answer: Rongali Bihu

Bihu denotes a set of three different cultural festivals of Assam. In a year there are three Bihu
festivals in Assam- in the months of Bohaag (Baisakh, the middle of April), Maagh (the middle
of January), and Kaati (Kartik, the middle of October). The most important and colourful of the
three Bihu festival is the Spring festival "Bohag Bihu" or Rongali Bihu celebrated in the middle
of April. This is also the beginning of the agricultural season.

79. Konkani is the official language of which territory union?

Answer: Daman and Diu

Konkani is one of the official languages of Daman and Diu. The other official languages of the
UT are: English, Hindi and Gujarati. Konkani is an official language since Daman and Diu were
once part of a combined UT along with Goa, before Goa gained statehood in 1987.

80. In which of the following states is the Madhavpur Mela celebrated?

Answer: Gujarat

The four-day Madhavpur mela is held at Madhavpur Ghed village, in Porbandar district,
Gujarat. It is being organised under the banner of 'Ek Bhar Shresth Bharat'. Eight North-Eastern
states will participate in the Madhavpur Ghed fair this year.

81. The process of coating grooves or engravings in ornaments with colored enamels is
called which of the followings?

Answer: Meenakari
Meenakari designing basically refers to the process of coating grooves or engravings in
ornaments with colored enamels. Meenakari is a Persian art of colouring. Phulkari is an
embroidery technique using floral themes. Zardozi is a type of heavy and elaborate metal
embroidery on a silk, satin, or velvet fabric base. It is practiced in Iran, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Kuwait,
Syria, Turkey, Central Asia, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

82. Who among the following is not a Bharatanatyam dancer?

Answer: Sitara Devi

Sitara Devi was an eminent Indian dancer of the classical Kathak style of dancing. Rabindranath
Tagore described her as Nritya Samragini (empress of dance) after watching her performance
when she was just 16 years old. She is still described as the Kathak queen.

83. In which State is the folk painting "Madhubani' popular?

Answer: Bihar

Madhubani painting or Mithila painting is a style of Indian painting, practiced in the Mithila
region of Bihar state, India and the adjoining parts of Terai in Nepal. Painting is done with
fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and is
characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns. There are paintings for each occasion and
festival such as birth, marriage, holi, Surya shasti, kali puja, Upanayanam (sacred thread
ceremony), and durga puja.

84. Which of the following states holds GI tag for Kasuti Embroidery?

Answer: Karnataka

Kasuti is a traditional form of folk embroidery practised in the state of Karnataka, India. Kasuti
work which is very intricate sometimes involves putting up to 5,000 stitches by hand and is
traditionally made on dresswear like Ilkal sarees, Ravike and Angi. Karnataka Handicrafts
Development Corporation (KHDC) holds a Geographical Indications (GI) protection for 'Kasuti
Embroidery' which provides intellectual property rights on 'Kasuti" to KHDC.

85. Maithili is primarily spoken in which state?

Answer: Bihar

Maithili is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Mithila region which is today mainly situated
in northern Bihar of India and a few districts of the Nepal Terai. It is one of the largest languages
in India and the second largest language in Nepal. In 2002, Maithili was included in the Eighth
Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
86. What is the traditional musical instrument of the Limboo community of Sikkim?

Answer: Chayap-Brung

Chyap-Brung is the traditional musical instru-ment of the Limboo comm-unity. It is like a

Dholak in shape but much bigger in size. During the course of group dance, male dancers hang
the instrument around their necks with the help of a rope and beat the drum with an open palm
on one side and a stick on the other.

87. Rehuke khim or 'cowrie shaw' are traditional textiles of which state?

Answer: Nagaland

Rehuke Khim or cowrie shawl is the famous traditional textile of Nagaland. It is meant for the
rich man of the Yimchunger society. On a black background, circles of cowrie are stitched. It has
different designs for different age groups and different clans.

88. The famous "Ganga Sagar Mela", an annual fair is held in which state of India?

Answer: West Bengal

Ganga Sagar Mela is one of the most famous fairs held in West Bengal. It is a religious festival
in whích lakes of pilgrirns descend on Sagar islarid, a part of the Sundarbans archipelago, in the
rrnornth of January and on the day of Makar Sarikraniti. The Ganga Sagar Mela is the second
biggest fair of India after Kurnbha Mela.

89. Which of the following is a traditional painting of Odisha?

Answer: Pattachitra

Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. The narme
Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, rneaning canvas, and chitra, rneaning
picture. Thís artform is known for its intricate details as well as mythological narratives and
folktales inscribed in it.

90. Which of the following city has became first Indian city to get UNESCO's world
heritage city tag?

Answer: Ahmedabad

Ahrmedabad becarne the first city of India to get the World Heritage City tag by the UNESCO.
The walled city of Ahmedabad was founded by Ahmed Shah. It has 26 ASI-protected structures
and nurmerous sites associated with Mahatma Gandhí who lived here from 1915 to 1930.
91. Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari embroidery?

Answer: Lucknow

Chikan is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, U.P. Literally translated, the word
means embroidery, and it is one of Lucknow's best known textile decoration styles. The market
for local chikan is mainly in Chowk, Lucknow.

92. Ghumot is indigenous traditional percussion instrument of which state?

Answer: Goa

The ghumot, gumot Or ghumat is membranophone instrument from Goa, India. Ghumat is a
percussion instrument of earthen vessel having both sides open; on the bigger opening a leather
(drum membrane) of monitor lizard is mounted.

93. Which of the following folk/ tribal dances is associated with Uttar Pradesh?

Answer: Thora

"Thoda' sport is a form of martial art belonged to the state of Himachal Pradesh. A person need
to have an expertise in archery to participate. Nautanki, Thora, Chappeli, Raslila, Kajri are some
of the famous folk dances of Uttar Pradesh.

94. Who is the director of the film 'PM Narendra Modi?

Answer: Omung Kumar

PM Narendra Modi is a 2019 Hindi-anguage biographical drama film, directed by Omung

Kumar, and written by Anirudh Chawla and Vivek Oberoi. The film was theatrically released in
India on 24 May, 2019. It received generally negative reviews from critics, who termed it a
hagiography and panned Oberoi's performance.

95. Dhanu Yatra' is an annual open air theatrical performance celebrated in which state?

Answer: Odisha

The Dhanu Jatra is an annual drama-based open air theatrical performance celebrated within a 6
km radius in and around the Bargarh municipality of Odisha. Goddess Samaleswari is the
presiding deity of the event. It is considered to be the world's largest open-air theatrical festival.

96. Famous Khajuraho Group of Monuments is in which state?

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh.
They were built between 950 AD to 1050 AD by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty. The temples
are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism their erotic sculptures.

97. "Mahuri' is a traditional musical instrument belonging to which Indian state?

Answer: Odisha

The Mahuri is a traditional wind instrument belonging to the state of Odisha, India. It is
considered a Mangala Badya meaning 'auspicious instrument' and hence, is often a part of music
arrangements during marriages, though it is often found in folk theatres like Rama Nataka and
dances like Chhau too. Major traditional musical Instruments of Kerala are Chenda, Maddalam,
Kuzhal. Major traditional musical Instruments of Himachal Pradesh are dammama, damanght,
gajju, doru, nagara, dholkunagarth. Major traditional musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh
are Ujuk Tapu, Ponu Yoksi, Pui.

98. Who of the following Indian vocalist and musician established the Academy of
Performing Arts and Research in Switzerland?

Answer: Balamuralikrishna

Dr. Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna, one of Southern India's most influential vocalists and
composers, established the Academy of Performing Arts and Research in Switzerland. He
established the MBK Trust as a vehicle for fostering art and research in music theory.

99. Who among the following played the leading lady in the film 'Mission Mangal that tells
the dramatic true story of the women behind India's first mission to Mars?

Answer: Vidya Balan

Mission Mangal is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Jagan Shakti. Loosely
based on the life of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation who contributed to
India's first interplanetary expedition Mars Orbiter Mission, it stars an ensemble cast of Akshay
Kumar, Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari, Sharman
Joshi, H. G. Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan played the lead role in the film.

100. Which of these pairs is odd one?

Answer: Chhau- West Bengal

Kalarippayattu is a famous Indian martial art from land of attraction Kerala and one of the oldest
fighting systems in existence. Silambamis weapon-based Indian martial art from Tamil Nadu.
Gatkais weapon-based Indian martial art basically created by the Sikhs of Punjab. Musti Yuddha
is unarmed martial art from the oldest city of Varanasi. Thang Ta is popular term for the ancient
Manipuri Martial Art also known as HUYEN LALLONG. Mardani Khel is an armed method of
martial art created by the Maratha. Chau or Chhaau, is a semi classical Indian dance with martial,
tribal and folk traditions, with origins in eastern India. The Lazim dance and martial art form of
Maharashtra. Bhavai is the dance form of Gujarat.