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Q1mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Tapu dance is a tribal dance of which of the following states?
Q2hardmcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Garia Puja of Tripura is celebrated for how many days in April?
Q3mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Exam2026
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Select the INCORRECT combination of dance and its respective state of origin.
Q4mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Exam2026
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Akham Lakshmi Devi was honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for the year 2018 for her contribution to ________ dance.
Q5mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Exam2026
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Uppalapu Shrinivas was a ________ player who was awarded with the Padma Shri in 1998.
Q6mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exam2026
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In the context of Bhakti-Sufi traditions of India, Manikkavachakar, a devotee of ______, composed beautiful devotional songs in Tamil.
Q7mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Shakoor Khan, Pandit Ram Narayan, Ramesh Mishra, Sultan Khan and Ustad Binda Khan are noted players of which of the following instruments?
Q8easymcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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In which of the following states is Arulmigu Kapaleeshwarar Temple located?
Q9easymcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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The popular ritual of ‘Kanya/Kumari Puja’ is held during which of the following festivals?
Q10mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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Purushottam Dadheech, the Padma Shri Awardee 2020, is a renowned dancer and choreographer from Indore in the dance form:
Q11mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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The Vaishnava saint, Sankaradeva introduced the ______ dance in the 15 th century CE.
Q12mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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Which of the following statements is/are true for the recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards?
Sonal Mansingh was elected as Fellow of Sangeet Natak Akademi in the year 2018.

Jatin Goswami was elected as Fellow of Sangeet Natak Akademi in the year 2018.

Radha Sridhar received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in the year 2018 for her contribution to Kathak.
Q13mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Identify the Indian musician who is associated with any string instrument.
Q14easymcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
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Which ancient Indian text is known for its detailed treatise on music, dance and drama, and is considered a foundational work for classical Indian arts?
Q15mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the INCORRECT statement from among the following.
Q16mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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The custom of decorating eggs is practiced during which of the following festivals?
Q17easymcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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Identify the Indian musician who is associated with wind instrument (played by blowing).
Q18mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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In which of the following dance forms is Mati-Akhora used as the basic exercise pattern that facilitates various dance poses?
Q19mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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Noted singer Tansen, who lived in 16th century, was the disciple of which saint?
Q20mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Rani Karnaa was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi (1996) for her contribution to______.
Q21mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam Practice2026
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Parichakali is a popular folk dance of ______
Q22mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
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The Dang Darbar Fair is held every year in which Indian state?
Q23mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
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Cheraw dance belongs to which of the following states?
Q24mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC GD2026
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The ‘Ghumura’ dance is from the state of:
Q25mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC GD2026
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‘Matki’ is a form of dance from the state of:
Q26mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
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Who among the following musicians played Carnatic music with Ghatam?
Q27mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2018 Higher Secondary Level2026
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उस्ता द बि स्मि ल्ला ह खा न कौ न-सा संगी त वा द्य यंत्र बजा ते थे?
Q28mediummcqGeneral StudiesGWZ-242026
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Which Indian state is known for its unique ‘Warli’ paintings?
Q29mediummcqHistorySSC General Awareness2026
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Zardozi embroidery became popular under ______.
Q30mediummcqGeneral StudiesGWZ-242026
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“Chikankari” is a traditional embroidery style that originated in which city of Uttar Pradesh?
Q31mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2018 Higher Secondary Level2026
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का ली मि र्च की उत्पत्ति भा रत के कि स रा ज्य में हुई थी ?
Q32mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Exam2026
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The remains of the historic Vijayanagar empire can be found in:
Q33mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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Identify the Mughal painter not mentioned by Abul Fazl?
Q34mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Question Paper (09-Feb-2022) (Shift-1)2026
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Srikalahasti Temple is located in the state of:
Q35mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Which Indian musician’s autobiography is titled ‘Raga Mala’?
Q36easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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'Dumhal' is the famous dance form of which of the following states/union territories?
Q37mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Who among the following musicians was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1999?
Q38mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Ganesh Chaturthi is observed in ________ month of Hindu calendar.
Q39easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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In which of the following states is Rumtek Monastery situated?
Q40mediummcqGeneral StudiesWBCS Prelims2026
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Which two Indian Cities for the first time have been designated as members of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network (UCCN)?
Q41mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Examination2026
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Homage was paid to Thiruvalluvar. Who was he? Why is he famous for?
Q42mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Kuchipudi is a folk dance of_________.
Q43mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Which of the following art did rise highest in the Sultanate period?
Q44mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Where is the Bhatkhande Music College located?
Q45mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeSSC CGL2026
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Ghoomar is a folk dance of __________ .
Q46mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
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Bahu Mela in __________ is the major festival held at the Kali Temple in the Bahu Fort twice an year.
Q47mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
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How many classical dance forms were officially acknowledged by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in India till 2023?
Q48mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
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Who among the following has been credited with developing a notation system for Indian classical music?
Q49mediummcqHistoryMock Test2026
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In which year was the Sangeet Natak Akademi inaugurated?
Q50mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
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Ellora is a sacred site situated in which of the following states, as questioned in image_66ceff.jpg?
Q51mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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Ustad Asad Ali Khan was one of the foremost masters of which of the following musical instruments?
Q52mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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Which of the following dances is NOT a part of Odia culture?
Q53mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Pandharpur was a medieval centre for the worship of:
Q54mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali falls in which of the following months?
Q55mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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Dussehra (Vijayadashami) is celebrated in which month of the Hindu calendar?
Q56mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Which of the following pair of dances belongs to Kerala?
Q57mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Which of the following paintings is associated with the Kangra Valley?
Q58mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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What are the two main parts in Manipuri dance that correspond to the Lasya and Tandava elements?
Q59mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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The Kandariya Mahadeva temple, which is dedicated to Shiva and was constructed in 999 by the Chandela dynasty, is an example of which of the following styles of architecture?
Q60mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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The 'Sujini' embroidery work belongs to the state of:
Q61mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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Chitra Visweswaran is a famous dancer of which of the following dance forms?
Q62mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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Shyamamani Devi was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022 for her contribution to _________ music.
Q63mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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A ______ performance begins with the kelikottu, calling the audience to attention followed by the todayam.
Q64mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeSSC CGL2026
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Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is celebrated in which of the following states of India?
Q65mediummcqGeneral StudiesWBCS Prelims 20152026
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The real name of Gulzar, the noted poet and lyricist, is
Q66mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
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Who among the following was the founder and director of the ‘Darpana Academy of Performing Arts’, an institute that focuses on training students in dance, drama, music and puppetry, in the city of Ahmedabad?
Q67mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeSSC CGL2026
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The Bharhut Stupa is located in which of the following Indian states?
Q68mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeSSC CGL2026
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Pandit Ram Narayan was a popular __________ player who is credited with making the instrument as a solo concert instrument.
Q69mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
Ambubachi fair is celebrated in which of the following states?
Q70mediummcqGeneral AwarenessIndian Competitive Exam2026
Which of the following monuments is NOT located in the state of Tamil Nadu?
Q71mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
Who among the following Indian musicians is known for his contribution to the field of Hindustani music for the classification of Ragas into ten Thatas?
Q72mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi, who received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2003, is known for her contribution to which dance form?
Q73mediummcqGeneral AwarenessUP Police Constable2026
The Tomb of Bahu Begum is situated at ______ in Uttar Pradesh.
Q74mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessPrepp2026
Ustad Asad Ali Khan was one of the masters of the ___________.
Q75mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
Vijay Kichlu belongs to the _________.
Q76mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Which of the following are gharanas related to Kathak?
Q77mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessPrepp2026
Dussehra is celebrated in ________ month of the Hindu calendar.
Q78mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
'Bihu' is majorly celebrated in which of the following states of India?
Q79mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Who among the following teamed up with flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and guitarist Brij Bhushan Kabra and produced a concept album titled 'Call of the Valley'?
Q80mediummcqGeneral AwarenessUP Police Constable2026
Which of the following famous Indian classical singers was fondly called "Appa ji" by her disciples?
Q81mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessPrepp2026
Which of the following dances is NOT a part of the Odia culture?
Q82mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
The twelve yearly festival of Mahamaham is celebrated in which Indian state?
Q83mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
'A Fine Balance' is written by whom among the following writers?
Q84mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessPrepp2026
________, a tribal dancer from the Baiga community, received the Padma Shri Award in .
Q85mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Ali Akbar Khan was associated with which instrument?
Q86mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Which of the following classical dance forms was patronised by the Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah?
Q87mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
The Shailendra kings who had close contacts with the Indian rulers were followers of which of the following religions?
Q88mediummcqHistory and CultureStaff Selection Commission2026
In which of the following states is the Behdienkhlam festival celebrated in the month of July?
Q89mediummcqHistory and CultureStaff Selection Commission2026
Archaeological evidence of which of the following dance forms dating back to the century BC was found in the caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri?
Q90mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
Kathasaritsagara, a famous literary work, was originally composed in which of the following languages?
Q91easymcqHistory and CultureStaff Selection Commission2026
Stupas are a symbol of which of the following religions?
Q92easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
Kanheri Caves are located at which of the following places?
Q93mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
With which field was Madhuri Barthwal associated?
Q94mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
What are the two main parts corresponding to Lasya and Tandava elements in Manipuri dance?
Q95mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
Who among the following was primarily an exponent of Bharatanatyam dance?
Q96mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
Ram Sahay Panday, a ‘Rai’ dancer from Madhya Pradesh was conferred with which of the following awards in 2022?
Q97mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
Shyamamani Devi was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022 for her contributions to _________ music.
Q98mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePrepp2026
Siyaram Tewari belongs to which of the following music Gharanas?
Q99mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePrepp2026
Who among the following is NOT an Odissi dancer?
Q100mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Combined Graduate Level Exam2026
Jaita is the main dance form of which state?
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