Indian Culture

Which of the following is a traditional Indian dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu?

• A) Kathak
• B) Bharatanatyam
• C) Kathakali
• D) Odissi
• Answer: B) Bharatanatyam

The ‘Kumbh Mela’ is a major pilgrimage festival celebrated in which country?

• A) Nepal
• B) Pakistan
• C) India
• D) Bangladesh
• Answer: C) India

Which Indian festival is also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’?

• A) Diwali
• B) Holi
• C) Durga Puja
• D) Raksha Bandhan
• Answer: A) Diwali

What is the traditional Indian art of flower arrangement called?

• A) Rangoli
• B) Genda Phool
• C) Phoolan
• D) Vastu Shastra
• Answer: A) Rangoli

Which of the following is a traditional form of Indian music associated with classical performances?

• A) Ghazal
• B) Qawwali
• C) Carnatic
• D) Sufi
• Answer: C) Carnatic

The famous Indian cuisine dish ‘Biryani’ primarily consists of which type of food?

• A) Rice
• B) Lentils
• C) Bread
• D) Noodles
• Answer: A) Rice

The traditional Indian textile ‘Sari’ is predominantly worn by which gender?

• A) Men
• B) Women
• C) Children
• D) Both Men and Women
• Answer: B) Women

Which dance form is traditionally performed by men in Kerala and is known for its elaborate makeup and costumes?

• A) Kathakali
• B) Kuchipudi
• C) Mohiniyattam
• D) Manipuri
• Answer: A) Kathakali

Which Indian festival is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring and is known for throwing colored powders?

• A) Diwali
• B) Holi
• C) Navratri
• D) Pongal
• Answer: B) Holi

Which Indian philosophy emphasizes the idea of non-violence and was popularized by Mahatma Gandhi?

• A) Yoga
• B) Jainism
• C) Ahimsa
• D) Vedanta
• Answer: C) Ahimsa

Which ancient Indian text is considered the longest epic poem in the world?

• A) Mahabharata
• B) Ramayana
• C) Vedas
• D) Upanishads
• Answer: A) Mahabharata

What is the traditional Indian practice of meditation and physical exercises known as?

• A) Ayurveda
• B) Yoga
• C) Sattva
• D) Tantra
• Answer: B) Yoga

Which form of Indian folk music is known for its devotional and spiritual themes and is commonly performed in rural areas?

• A) Bhajan
• B) Dholak
• C) Sufi
• D) Qawwali
• Answer: A) Bhajan

The ‘Ganga Aarti’ is a religious ritual performed on the banks of which river?

• A) Yamuna
• B) Godavari
• C) Ganges
• D) Brahmaputra
• Answer: C) Ganges

Which traditional Indian art form involves painting on the walls of houses using natural colors and patterns?

• A) Warli
• B) Madhubani
• C) Tanjore
• D) Pattachitra
• Answer: A) Warli

Which Indian festival is also known as the ‘Festival of Harvest’?

• A) Diwali
• B) Pongal
• C) Holi
• D) Raksha Bandhan
• Answer: B) Pongal

Which form of Indian classical music is primarily vocal and involves intricate improvisation?

• A) Hindustani
• B) Carnatic
• C) Dhrupad
• D) Khayal
• Answer: C) Dhrupad

Which of the following is a traditional form of Indian theatre originating from Kerala?

• A) Kathakali
• B) Yakshagana
• C) Natyashastra
• D) Koodiyattam
• Answer: D) Koodiyattam

The traditional Indian game ‘Kabaddi’ is primarily popular in which region of India?

• A) South India
• B) East India
• C) North India
• D) West India
• Answer: C) North India

Which traditional Indian craft involves creating intricate designs on fabric using thread?

• A) Embroidery
• B) Pottery
• C) Weaving
• D) Metalwork
• Answer: A) Embroidery