Indian Culture Quiz 27 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which emperor did Bheema defeat in order to enable Yudhistra to perform the Rajasuya Yagna?

Correct Answer: C) Jarasandha.

2. Kala Kshetram is a centre of dance and performing arts established by

Correct Answer: A) Rukmini Devi.

3. The rock cut temples of Mahabalipuram and the temples of Kanchipuram are the achievements of the ..... rulers.

Correct Answer: D) Pallava.

4. Who was the First Commander in Chief of the Kaurava Army?

Correct Answer: A) Bheeshma.

5. Where is the Tagore Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization?

Correct Answer: A) Shimla.

6. Adya Dhara niradhara, niralamba Saraswati, thus lamented a poet at the demise of which among the following Kings?

Correct Answer: B) Bhoja Paramara.

7. Which of the following is not a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh?

Correct Answer: B) Chhau.

8. This denomination teaches that God is dual-sexed. Its founder considered herself to be the Second Coming of Christ.

Correct Answer: C) The Shakers.

9. When was Khalsa born?

Correct Answer: D) 1699.

10. The technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid lime plaster is known as

Correct Answer: C) Fresco.

11. Classical dance 'Mohiniattam' belongs to which state?

Correct Answer: D) Kerala.

12. Who is the god of the Pole Star?

Correct Answer: A) Dhruva.

13. India's four seasons are

Correct Answer: C) Winter, Summer, Monsoon, and Post Monsoon.

14. Which of the following is not a varna (group) of the Aryan society

Correct Answer: A) Sabhas.

15. The principle that distinguishes Jainism from Buddhism is the

Correct Answer: B) Practice of the eight-fold path.

16. Ramman is a religious festival and ritual theatre of .....?

Correct Answer: C) Uttarkhand.

17. Which State is known for its folk-dance 'Garba'?

Correct Answer: A) Gujarat.

18. Whose 'Bani's are called as Gurbani-De-Kunji?

Correct Answer: B) Bhai Gurdas Ji.

19. In which of the following states is the Hornbill Festival held annually?

Correct Answer: B) Nagaland.

20. The main language of Bihar is

Correct Answer: A) Hindi.