Fill in the Blank – GK Questions

Durga Puja in Kolkata was inscribed on UNESCO's list in 2021. The festival celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura with elaborate pandals, idol artistry, and cultural performances.

Mohiniyattam, meaning 'dance of the enchantress', is a classical dance from Kerala. It features lasya (graceful) movements, white-gold costumes, and themes from Vaishnavism.

Nautanki is a folk theatre form from Uttar Pradesh and North India, known for its rhythmic dialogue, folk songs, and social themes. It was popularized by performers like Gulab Bai.

Pattachitra is a traditional cloth-based scroll painting from Odisha and West Bengal. Themes revolve around Jagannath and Vaishnava lore, using natural colors and intricate borders.

Lucknow is renowned for Chikankari and Zardozi embroidery. Zardozi, meaning 'gold embroidery', uses metallic threads, pearls, and precious stones, and received GI tag for Lucknow Zardozi in 2013.

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.

Odissi is a classical dance form from Odisha, characterized by tribhanga posture and sculpturesque movements. It traces its roots to temple traditions and was recognized as classical in 1970.

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.

Manipuri dance, originating from Manipur, is renowned for its graceful, lyrical movements depicting the divine love of Radha and Krishna, especially in the Ras Lila performances. It was recognized as a classical dance in 1970.

Jaipur's Blue Pottery uses a unique quartz-based clay and turquoise glaze, influenced by Persian techniques. It was revived in the 20th century and received GI tag recognition for its craftsmanship.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the production of a cast recording from a musical theater production.

The Shaurya Chakra ribbon is green in color with a central white stripe, distinguishing it from other peacetime gallantry awards. The design reflects the award's focus on valor away from the battlefield.

The Grammy Award for Best R&B Album honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the production of an R&B album, recognizing creativity and quality in rhythm and blues music.

The Kirti Chakra ribbon is green in color with a central white stripe, distinguishing it from other peacetime gallantry awards. The design reflects the award's focus on valor away from the battlefield.

Ravi Shankar became the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna in 1999, recognizing his unparalleled contribution to Indian classical music and his role in popularizing it globally.