Art Culture – Easy Level – GK Questions

Q: Garba, a circular folk dance performed during Navratri, is most popular in _____ state.

Gujarat – Garba is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat performed during Navratri festival. Dancers move in concentric circles around a lamp or image of Goddess Durga, symbolizing the cycle of life.

Q: The Mahabharata is attributed to Sage Vyasa.

True – The Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, is traditionally attributed to Sage Vyasa. It contains the Bhagavad Gita and is considered the longest epic poem ever written.

Q: Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, is located in Delhi.

True – Qutub Minar in Delhi stands 73 meters tall and was started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1199. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and exemplifies Indo-Islamic architecture.

Q: Lalit Kala Akademi, India's National Academy of Art, was established in the year _____.

1954 – Lalit Kala Akademi was established by the Government of India in 1954 to promote and preserve visual arts in India. It is one of the three national academies of arts, alongside Sangeet Natak and Sahitya Akademi.

Q: Kumbh Mela is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

True – Kumbh Mela was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2017. It is the world's largest religious gathering, held cyclically at four sacred river sites in India.

Q: Warli painting, characterized by simple geometric shapes, is a tribal art form from _____ state.

Maharashtra – Warli painting is a tribal art form from the Warli tribe of Maharashtra. It uses basic shapes like circles, triangles, and squares to depict daily life, rituals, and nature, traditionally done on mud walls.

Q: Bihu is a traditional folk dance associated with which Indian state?

Assam – Bihu is the quintessential folk dance of Assam, performed during the Bihu festival marking the Assamese New Year and harvest season. It features vibrant costumes and energetic movements.

Q: The Taj Mahal was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

True – The Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 under cultural criteria for its outstanding universal value.

Q: Which classical dance form of India originated in Tamil Nadu and is traditionally performed by women in the temples?

Bharatanatyam – Bharatanatyam originated in Tamil Nadu and was traditionally performed by Devadasis in Hindu temples. It is one of the oldest classical dance forms of India, recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi.