14000+ MCQs Modern History (Art, Culture and Cultural Traditions)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 27/10/2026
1. The construction of Victoria Memorial hall of Calcutta was completed in the reign of which Viceroy, in 1921?
2. Consider the following statements about Losar festival.
I. It is a New Year festival of Tibetan Buddhist. II. It is held in the last week of March according to Gregorian calendar. III. It is celebrated as a socio-religious festival in Ladakh. IV. It is also associated with the worship of ‘Phaspun’ God and Goddess. Which of the following statements are true?
3. Match List I (Folk Dance) with List II (State) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.
| List I (Folk Dance) | List II (State) |
| A. Dhaman | 1. Manipur |
| B. Natras | 2. Punjab |
| C. Khantum | 3. Mizoram |
| D. Rauf | 4. Jammu and Kashmir |
4. What is the color of woman’s odhni ‘Pomcha’?
5. International Film Festival is organised by -
6. Which is the oldest treatise on the performing arts of India?
7. With reference to Hindu festival and its celebration month, which of the following is not correctly matched?
8. Which foreign influence is seen in rock cut architecture of India?
9. Which one of the following is prohibited in Islam?
10. The colorful art named Nandana block print, which uses graceful yet aligned arrangements of motifs on fabric is practised in Tarapur village of
11. Gandhar Art is a combination of
12. Who demonstrated the Bahurupiya art of Rajasthan in the world?
13. Nautanki theatre is associated with
14. Which is the Holy book of Persians (Zoroastrians)?
15. The Parsi theatre was started in which place of India?
16. Regarding religion ‘Hinduism’, choose the correct option.
I. Adi Shankaracharya is considered as proponent of modern Hinduism. II. In Vedic literature it is known as Sanatana Dharma. III. Word Hindu is a religious word right from its first use.
17. Which of the following caves is famous for “Trimurti”?
18. Consider the following statements in context with the handicrafts of India.
I. Vellore district of Tamil Nadu is famous for cane handicrafts in India. II. Born and Horn handicrafts originated in the State of Odisha, they are famous for creating birds or animal figures, which seems alive. III. Uttar Pradesh is known for its painted black wares. Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct?
19. Christmas is celebrated on which date every year?
20. Victoria Terminal of Mumbai is built in which style?
21. Where is the oldest music college of Madhya Pradesh, ‘Madhav Sangeet College’ located?
22. Match List I (Classical Dance Form) with List II (State of Origin) and choose the correct answer from the codes given below the lists.
| List I (Dance Form) | List II (State of Origin) |
| A. Bharatanatyam | 1. Tamil Nadu |
| B. Kathak | 2. Kerala |
| C. Kuchipudi | 3. Andhra Pradesh |
| D. Mohiniyattam | 4. Uttar Pradesh |
23. Consider the following festivals.
I. Rishi Panchami II. Paryushan III. Gyan Panchami IV. Dev Diwali Which of the above festivals are related to Jainism?
24. Which of the following is a Geographical Indicator?
I. Bagh Print (Madhya Pradesh) II. Katwa Patch Work (Bihar) III. Sozani Craft (Kashmir) IV. Toda Embroidery (Tamil Nadu) V. Farrukhabad Print (UP)
25. In which dance form are the themes called from the Ramayana and Mahabharata?
26. Which one of the following script is used in Shahbazgarhi rock edicts of Ashoka?
27. Which of the following is not a folk dance belonging to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
28. With respect to the cultural history of India, consider the following statement.
I. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri. II. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
29. With respect to social culture of India choose the correct statement.
I. Importance of gotras mainly for purpose of marriage. II. Varnashrama dharma refers to duties performed according to ages for smooth running of society. III. Sanskar signifies ‘cultural heritage and upbringing of person’.
30. Building ‘Kalyana Mandapas’ was notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
31. The oldest form of composition of the Hindustani vocal music is
32. The inscription which proves Chandragupta’s sway over Western India is
33. Which of the following tomb is placed in the centre of a large garden and resembles as a prototype of the Taj Mahal?
34. “Live well, as long as you live. Live well even by borrowing, for once cremated, there is no return”. This rejection of after life is an aphorism of the
35. Out of capital of Akbar’s Kingdom, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal and Akbar Mausoleum, which are located at the same place?
36. Who wrote the book, Indian for Indians?
37. Following fairs and festivals are organised by the Rajasthan Tourism Department.
I. Maru Festival, Jaisalmer II. Elephant Festival, Jaipur III. Camel Festival, Bikaner IV. Summer Festival, Mount Abu Their chronology as per the calender year is
38. With reference to the cultural history of India the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
39. Consider the following statements.
I. Sindhi is written in Arabi-Persian scripts. II. Nepali of Aryan language family evolved from Prakrit. III. Manipuri language is a mixture of seven dialects. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
40. Which of the following is not correctly matched? Script – Related Facts
41. With reference to culture history of India, consider the following statements.
I. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishan. II. Tyagaraja created several new ragas. III. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries. IV. Annamacharya Kirtana are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
42. The foundation of the Mughal painting was laid by
44. Consider the following statements.
I. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. II. Pattachitra is done on canvas and is manifested by rich colourful appreciation creative motifs and design and portrayal of simple themes mostly mythological in depiction. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
45. The founder of Advaita Philosophy is
46. Consider the following statements in the context of the characteristics of Harappan pottery.
I. It is chiefly wheel made bright or dark red in colour and is well baked. II. Both plain and painted ware are found. III. The plain variety of pottery being more common. Which of the statements given above are true?
47. Losoong is a festival which is celebrated in
48. Hathras and Kanpur traditions relate to
49. In which year was the Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II?
50. Match List I (Dancer) with List II (Associated Classical Dance Form) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.
| List I (Dancer) | List II (Dance) |
| A. Kalamandalam Kshemavathy | 1. Kathakali |
| B. Kottakkal Sivaraman | 2. Manipuri |
| C. Lakshmi Vishwanathan | 3. Mohiniyattam |
| D. N. Madhabi Devi | 4. Bharatanatyam |
