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  1. Which Indian monument is famous for its intricate marble inlay work called Pietra Dura?
    A. Taj Mahal B. Sanchi Stupa C. Konark Temple D. Qutub Minar
  2. Which Indian classical dance form is known for its graceful Lasya style?
    A. Kathakali B. Mohiniyattam C. Chhau D. Kathak
  3. Which Indian festival is famous for the traditional dance Garba and Dandiya Raas?
    A. Holi B. Diwali C. Navratri D. Pongal
  4. Which is the oldest sculpture park in Britain, featuring works by Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore?
    A. Yorkshire Sculpture Park B. Kew Gardens C. Sculpture by the Lakes D. Cass Sculpture Foundation
  5. Sattriya is the classical dance form of which state?
    A. Assam B. Manipur C. Sikkim D. West Bengal
  6. Which famous Indian monument is located in Agra and is known for its red sandstone architecture?
    A. Agra Fort B. Qutub Minar C. Victoria Memorial D. Gol Gumbaz
  7. Kathakali is the classical dance form of which state?
    A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh
  8. Which Indian classical dance form is performed with ankle bells called Ghungroos and is famous for fast footwork?
    A. Kathak B. Odissi C. Mohiniyattam D. Manipuri
  9. Which Indian art form is created using rice paste and natural colors on floors during festivals?
    A. Rangoli B. Warli C. Kalamkari D. Madhubani
  10. Which Indian classical music system is mainly associated with North India?
    A. Hindustani B. Carnatic C. Dhrupad D. Ghazal
  11. Which Indian temple is famous for its massive stone Nandi (bull) statue?
    A. Brihadeeswara Temple B. Meenakshi Temple C. Jagannath Temple D. Lingaraja Temple
  12. Which Indian folk dance is performed during the Bihu festival?
    A. Garba B. Bihu C. Ghoomar D. Lavani
  13. Which Indian state is famous for the traditional embroidery style called Kasuti?
    A. Karnataka B. Gujarat C. Rajasthan D. Tamil Nadu
  14. Which of the following dance forms is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage?
    A. Mudiyettu B. Maach C. Bidesia D. Yakshagana
  15. Which Indian folk theatre originated in West Bengal?
    A. Jatra B. Tamasha C. Bhavai D. Yakshagana
  16. Which traditional Indian embroidery style is mainly associated with Punjab?
    A. Kantha B. Chikankari C. Phulkari D. Kasuti
  17. What was the first name of the artist Renoir?
    A. Claude B. Pierre-Auguste C. Henri D. Edgar
  18. Which Indian dance form includes elaborate facial makeup known as Chutti?
    A. Kathak B. Bharatanatyam C. Kathakali D. Odissi
  19. Which Indian tie-dye textile art, popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan, creates patterns of tiny dots?
    A. Bandhani B. Phulkari C. Chikankari D. Kalamkari
  20. Which Indian state is famous for the traditional Dhokra metal craft?
    A. Chhattisgarh B. Punjab C. Haryana D. Goa
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Answer key – Art & Culture (Set 1)

  1. A. Taj Mahal – The Taj Mahal is famous for pietra dura (called 'parchin kari' in India), the art of inlaying cut and polished semi-precious stones like jade, lapis lazuli and carnelian into white marble to create flowers and patterns. The technique came from Italy.
  2. B. Mohiniyattam – Mohiniyattam is known for the graceful 'lasya' style, the soft, feminine aspect of dance associated with Goddess Parvati, contrasted with the vigorous 'tandava' of Lord Shiva. Its slow, swaying movements are meant to enchant viewers.
  3. C. Navratri – Garba and Dandiya Raas are performed during Navratri, the nine-night festival honouring Goddess Durga. In Dandiya Raas, dancers strike pairs of decorated sticks (dandiyas), symbolising the battle between Durga and the demon Mahishasura. Gujarat's Navratri celebrations are among the world's longest dance festivals.
  4. A. Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Yorkshire Sculpture Park, founded in 1977 near Wakefield, England, was the UK's first sculpture park. It displays works by Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, both born in Yorkshire, across 500 acres of parkland. Entry to the grounds is free.
  5. A. Assam – Sattriya is the classical dance of Assam, introduced in the 15th–16th century by the saint Srimanta Sankaradeva as part of Vaishnavite worship in monasteries called sattras. It was recognised as a classical dance by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000.
  6. A. Agra Fort – Agra Fort is famous for its red sandstone architecture. Emperor Akbar rebuilt it from 1565, and later Shah Jahan added marble palaces. Shah Jahan was imprisoned there by his son Aurangzeb and is said to have spent his last years gazing at the Taj Mahal from its Musamman Burj.
  7. A. Kerala – Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, which developed in the 17th century. Performers, traditionally male, wear elaborate costumes, huge headdresses and colourful face makeup. Stories come mainly from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, told through expressive eye and hand movements.
  8. A. Kathak – Kathak dancers wear ghungroos, strings of small bells tied around their ankles, sometimes over 100 bells on each foot. The dancers control the sound of the bells through precise footwork (tatkar), creating complex rhythms that interact with the tabla player.
  9. A. Rangoli – Rangoli is a decorative floor art made with coloured powders, rice flour, flower petals or sand, especially during festivals like Diwali and Pongal. It is believed to welcome good luck and the goddess Lakshmi. In Tamil Nadu it is called Kolam, and in Kerala, Pookalam.
  10. A. Hindustani – Hindustani music is the classical music system of North India. It developed with Persian influences during the Mughal era and is known for improvisation. Its main vocal forms include Dhrupad and Khayal, and it is organised into gharanas (schools) such as Gwalior and Kirana.
  11. A. Brihadeeswara Temple – The Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur has a huge Nandi (bull) statue, about 4 metres tall and 6 metres long, carved from a single stone. Nandi is Lord Shiva's vehicle and always faces the main shrine. The statue is one of the largest in India.
  12. B. Bihu – The Bihu dance is performed during Assam's Bihu festivals, especially Rongali (Bohag) Bihu in April, which marks the Assamese New Year and the start of the farming season. Young men and women dance to the dhol, pepa (buffalo-horn pipe) and gogona.
  13. A. Karnataka – Kasuti is a traditional embroidery of Karnataka, created entirely by hand-counting the threads of the fabric. Designs are inspired by temple architecture, chariots and palanquins. It is traditionally stitched on Ilkal and Mysore silk sarees and has a GI tag.
  14. A. Mudiyettu – Mudiyettu, a ritual dance-drama from Kerala, was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. It is performed in Kali temples after the harvest and tells the story of the goddess Kali defeating the demon Darika.
  15. A. Jatra – Jatra is a popular folk theatre of West Bengal, also found in Odisha and Bangladesh. Performed on open stages, it uses loud music, dramatic dialogue and colourful costumes. Jatra began with devotional plays about Lord Krishna and now includes social and historical stories.
  16. C. Phulkari – Phulkari, meaning 'flower work', is a traditional embroidery of Punjab. Women stitch bright silk threads on coarse cotton fabric to create floral and geometric patterns. Phulkari shawls and dupattas are traditionally given to brides, and the craft has a GI tag.
  17. B. Pierre-Auguste – Renoir's full name was Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), a leading French Impressionist. He began his career painting designs on porcelain. Famous works include Bal du moulin de la Galette and Luncheon of the Boating Party. In old age, he painted with brushes strapped to his hands due to arthritis.
  18. C. Kathakali – Chutti is the distinctive white frame built around the face of Kathakali performers, especially for heroic 'Pacha' characters. It was traditionally made from rice paste and lime, layered and shaped onto the face, and makes facial expressions stand out to the audience.
  19. A. Bandhani – Bandhani is a traditional tie-dye art from Gujarat and Rajasthan. Artisans pinch tiny portions of cloth and tie them tightly with thread before dyeing, creating patterns of small dots. The name comes from the Sanskrit 'bandh', meaning 'to tie'. Kutch Bandhani has a GI tag.
  20. A. Chhattisgarh – Dhokra metal craft is closely associated with Chhattisgarh, especially the Bastar region, and is also practised in West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. It uses the 'lost wax' casting method, over 4,000 years old. The famous Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro was made using this technique.