Gk Questions on Indian Art & Culture for UPSC, SSC, RPSC, UPPSC, IBPS PO and all other competitive examinations.
Indian Art & Culture Gk Questions
1. Who is considered the father of Indian cinema?
a) Dadasaheb Phalke
b) Satyajit Ray
c) Raj Kapoor
d) Guru Dutt
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2. What is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding similar to the Indian “Origata”?
a) Kabuki
b) Sumi-e
c) Ikebana
d) Origami
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3. Which ancient Indian text provides insight into statecraft, military strategy, and politics?
a) Mahabharata
b) Ramayana
c) Arthashastra
d) Bhagavad Gita
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4. Who is honored as the “Father of Indian Painting”?
a) Raja Ravi Varma
b) Abanindranath Tagore
c) Jamini Roy
d) Nandalal Bose
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5. In which Indian city is the annual Rath Yatra dedicated to Lord Jagannath held?
a) Varanasi
b) Kolkata
c) Puri
d) Jaipur
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6. What is the traditional Indian medical system that emphasizes balance in the body’s energy?
a) Naturopathy
b) Siddha
c) Homeopathy
d) Ayurveda
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7. What is the traditional dress of women in Rajasthan?
a) Sari
b) Lehenga Choli
c) Ghagra
d) Salwar Kameez
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8. Which iconic monument was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a tribute to his beloved wife?
a) Qutub Minar
b) Red Fort
c) India Gate
d) Taj Mahal
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