Indian Culture Quiz 6 (60 MCQs)

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1. What is/was a common medium used to arouse mass support for nationalist causes?
2. The Meenakshi temple at Madurai is the monument of
3. Who was the Hindu king shown playing veena on the ancient-coins?
4. With whose reign is the Gandhara School of art associated?
5. Where did Virasena, who accompanied Chandragupta - II in his military expedition, excavate a cave in honour of Shiva?
6. Who was called Bhai Jetha Ji?
7. Bhairava image described by Abul Fazl was found at
8. In which among the following states, the people following Baul tradition are found?
9. Which classical dance form is famous in Tamil Nadu?
10. 'Kathakali' is a folk dance prevalent in which state?
11. Which Guru is called 'Bala Pritam'?
12. Akshardham Temple, which is situated in Delhi, is Revered for which hindu deity?
13. Which Sikh Guru constituted Khalsa and introduced a new baptism ceremony requiring every Sikh to observe the five K's "Kesh, Kirpan, Kachha, Kanghi and Kara" ?
14. In which year National Anthem was first sung?
15. The word 'Hindu' as reference to the people of Hind (India) was first used by
16. How many chariots takes part in the annual Puri Rath Yatra
17. Mughal painting flourished during the reign of
18. What is the Meaning of the phrase, "Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam" ?
19. Which of the following pair is matched correctly?
20. Who wrote the book 'Natya Shastra' which is the main source of Indian classical dances?
21. Who among the following is well known as an exponent of flute?
22. Who said:It is my conviction that my countrymen will truly gain their India by fighting against the education that teaches them that a country is greater than the ideals of humanity.
23. The play 'Ruddhasangit' is based on the life of
24. The Khajuraho temples were built under
25. Who build the hawa mahal in Jaipur
26. ..... is classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh.
27. Which one of the following has been proclaimed by UNESCO as a masterpiece of oral and intangible heritages of humanity?
28. The Court language of the Mughals was
29. Under which Indian emperor's reign was the Jama Masjid in Delhi built?
30. The five branches of historical studies "Sarg (revolution of universe), Manvatantra (recurring of time), Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages ) and Vamsa Nucharita are related with
31. Mahabharata is also known as
32. In the epic Ramayana, which bird tried to prevent Ravana from carrying Sita away?
33. When the INC met in Bombay, what did they want?
34. Who did the King originally want to choose to replace him as king?
35. The oldest form of Composition of Hindustani Vocal Music is .....
36. Who is the author of the book The Free Voice:On Democracy, Culture and the Nation?
37. A part of something
38. Who among the following is the God of fire?
39. Ways of life that are done on a regular basis
40. Who is the author of 'Sukhmani Sahib'?
41. Who and when built Akal Takht?
42. Guldasta in Islamic architecture of India is
43. Of the ancient six philosophical systems of ancient India, which is the oldest one?
44. 'Hinayana' is the name of which School of Buddhism?
45. Chakan Gaan-Ngai, a post-harvest festival is celebrated in .....
46. The 'Toli Masjid' is located at
47. Kathak is a classical dance of
48. Which among the following is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture?
49. Which language is used in Punjab in speaking?
50. The Raga which is sung early in the morning is
51. Kartik is a folk dance of
52. What does INC stand for?
53. In Indian mythology, how many avathars or incarnations has Vishnu, one of Hinduism's holy trinity come to the world in?
54. Who among the following is the God of wealth?
55. When do Hindus celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights?
56. What is the name of the nutty mixture Sikh's eat?
57. About 80% of Indians practice
58. What was Yudhistra's weakness?
59. Who among the following is the God of the dawn?
60. What is the Sikh holy book called?