Art Culture – Fill in the Blank – GK Questions

Q: The Great Stupa at _____, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.

Sanchi – The Great Stupa at Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. It is one of the oldest stone structures in India and a masterpiece of Buddhist art.

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: Pashmina shawls, known for their fine wool, are traditionally handwoven in _____ region of India.

Kashmir – Pashmina shawls are made from the fine cashmere wool of the Changthangi goat found in Ladakh, but the traditional hand-weaving craft is centered in Kashmir. Pashmina received GI tag in 2008.

Q: The Khajuraho Group of Monuments, famous for its erotic sculptures, was built by the _____ dynasty.

Chandela – The Khajuraho temples were built by the Chandela dynasty between 950-1050 CE in Madhya Pradesh. They represent a fusion of Hindu and Jain architecture and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q: The _____ gharana is known for its khayal singing style and is associated with musicians like Ustad Abdul Karim Khan.

Kirana – The Kirana gharana, one of the most influential Hindustani classical music gharanas, emphasizes precise intonation and emotional expression in khayal. Ustad Abdul Karim Khan was its prominent exponent.