14000+ MCQs Modern History (Art, Culture and Cultural Traditions)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 04/05/2026
1. The ‘Pahari School’, ‘Rajput School’, ‘Mughal School’ and ‘Kangra School’ represents different style in the art of
2. Consider the following statements regarding the embroidery in India.
I. The Zardosi type of embroidery uses metal thread instead of the usual silk or rayon. II. The Vedas contain numerous reference to needle work, in Vedic literature and embroidered garments are termed as ‘pesas’. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian English drama.
I. It was started when Krishna Mohan Banerjee wrote The Persecuted in 1837, however real beginning is traced to Michael Madhusudan Dutt’s Is This Called Civilisation. II. Its popularity declined with the advent of cinema, as no regular school was established till independence. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
4. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
5. An Ivory scale in Harappan context was found at
6. By which of the following according to Advaita Vedanta, Mukti (liberation) can be obtained?
7. In which dance form are the themes called from the Ramayana and Mahabharata?
8. Match List I (Author) with List II (Sanskrit Literary Work) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
| List I (Author) | List II (Book) |
| A. Somadeva | 1. Malavikagnimitra |
| B. Kalidasa | 2. Kathasaritsagara |
| C. Bhasa | 3. Charupanchasika |
| D. Bilhana | 4. Svapnavasavadatta |
9. Ajanta caves are linked with
10. Which town in Rajasthan is well known for the traditional craft of block printing of delicate floral motifs?
11. Geet Govinda, a work by Jaidev, is in which language?
12. In which year was the foundation stone for the Gateway of India laid in Bombay (now Mumbai)?
13. ‘God knows man’s virtues and not enquires his caste, in the next world there is no caste!’. This was the theory of which Bhakti Saint?
14. In which of the following place Kumbh Mela is not held?
15. Bhagavata Mela, a folk form of performing arts, is native to
16. Consider the following statements.
I. Banda Bahadur was appointed as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru Tegh Bahadur.
II. Guru Arjan Dev became the Sikh Guru after Guru Ram Das.
III. Guru Arjan Dev gave to Sikhs their own script, Gurumukhi.
17. In which of the following forts, Jahangir Mahal is located?
18. Which of the festival(s) is/are related to Parsis?
I. Nowruz II. Khordad Sal III. Yom Kippur IV. Sabbath Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
19. Consider the following statements:
I. Malwa architecture is notable for the excellent combination of arch and lintel construction of stairs of flight, the use of coloured tiles and lofty plinth for the buildings. II. Malwa boasts of Hussain Shah’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
20. Consider the following statements about the Nagara style of temple architecture.
I. This style of temples are commonly found in the areas between Himalayas and Vindhyas. II. The most striking feature of this style is its pyramidal shikhara. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
21. Match List I (State) with List II (Folk dance) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.
| List I (State) | List II (Folk dance) |
| A. Uttar Pradesh | 1. Thali |
| B. Jammu and Kashmir | 2. Hikat |
| C. Rajasthan | 3. Sundri |
| D. Kerala | 4. Sari |
22. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
23. The construction of Victoria Memorial hall of Calcutta was completed in the reign of which Viceroy, in 1921?
25. The ‘Raga’ which is Sung early in the Morning is
26. Who among the following is a famous santoor player?
27. Which of the following is not a string instrument?
28. Which one of the following is the distinctive feature of a nastika and astika system in India?
29. The Mughal School of painting formed the spinal column of the various schools of Indian Miniature art. Which one of the following painting styles was not affected by Mughal painting?
30. Purushasukta is a part of
31. Which one of the following books is not written by Kalidasa?
32. When was Prophet Muhammad born?
33. Which among the following is the best temple of Vijayanagar Art?
34. Which is India’s first indigenously made colour film?
35. Which is the ‘Holy book’ of Christianity?
36. Which is the most ancient language of the Indo-European language family?
37. ‘Sulahkul Festival’ of Hindu-Muslim Unity is organised at
38. Which of the following is not the part of “Ashtangayoga”?
39. Consider the following statements regarding cattle fair.
I. In Pushkar, a cattle fair is held. II. Sonepur fair is a famous cattle fair of India. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
40. Which of the following pairs are not correctly matched?
I. BatikArt – Madhya Pradesh
II. Block Painting – Gujarat
III. Tanchoi – Rajasthan
41. Consider the following statements.
I. Bijak is a composition of the teaching of Saint Dadu Dayal. II. The philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements(s) given above is/are correct?
42. Consider the following statements.
I. The primal references of India crafts were found in the remains of the Indus Valley Civilisation. II. Excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro authenticates the craft tradition of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
43. Who did illustrate “Dastan-e-Amir Hamza”?
44. Which of the following are Shaiva Sects?
I. Pasupata II. Jangama III. Satvata IV. Kapalika Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
45. Match the following (Painting) with the Related Painter.
| List I (Painting) | List II (Related Painter) |
| A. A Love-Letter written by Shakuntala to Dushyant | 1. Satish Gujral |
| B. Beggars of Gole Market | 2. Shobha Singh |
| C. Hir-Ranjha | 3. Bharesh Sanyal |
| D. Kala Chand | 4. Raja Ravi Varma |
46. Krishna I, who was a king of Rashtrakuta dynasty, is related to which of the following?
47. Dance drama Surdas and Shankaria are related with which ethnic group?
48. Which of the following is the type of ‘Natyamandap’ (theatre hall) according to the Bharat Muni?
49. 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?
50. Match List I (Monument) with List II (Location).
| List I (Monument) | List II (Location) |
| A. Gateway of India | 1. Kolkata |
| B. Victoria Memorial | 2. Hyderabad |
| C. India Gate | 3. New Delhi |
| D. Char Minar | 4. Mumbai |