Art Culture – True/False – GK Questions

Q: Yakshagana, a traditional theatre form combining dance, music, and dialogue, is primarily performed in Karnataka.

True – Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form from coastal Karnataka and parts of Kerala. It features elaborate costumes, vibrant makeup, and performances based on epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana.

Q: Sattriya, a classical dance form of India, originated in the monasteries of Assam.

True – Sattriya dance originated in the 15th century in the Vaishnavite monasteries (sattras) of Assam, founded by Saint Srimanta Sankardev. It was recognized as a classical dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000.

Q: Rani ki Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a stepwell located in Gujarat.

True – Rani ki Vav (Queen's Stepwell) is located in Patan, Gujarat. Built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati in memory of her husband King Bhima I, it is an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water.

Q: Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's national academy for music, dance and drama, was established in 1952.

True – Sangeet Natak Akademi was established by the Government of India in 1952 to preserve and promote India's intangible cultural heritage in performing arts. It is the first national academy of arts set up by the Republic of India.

Q: The Sangam literature was composed in Sanskrit during the early centuries of the Common Era.

False – Sangam literature was composed in Tamil, not Sanskrit, between 300 BCE and 300 CE. It is the earliest known literature of South India and provides valuable insights into ancient Tamil society.

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.