14000+ MCQs Modern History (Art, Culture and Cultural Traditions)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 29/07/2026
1. Purushasukta is a part of
2. Consider the following statements.
I. Nagara and Dravida temples are generally identified with the Northern and Southern temple styles respectively. II. The earliest temples of Dravidian style temple are the rock cut temples known as Dharmaraja Ratha at Mahabalipuram and structural temples at Kanchi. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
3. Which of the following dancers was the first Indian woman to learn Chhau dance?
4. The system of philosophy propounded by Kapila Muni is
5. Which town in Rajasthan is well known for the traditional craft of block printing of delicate floral motifs?
6. 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?
7. Consider the following statements.
I. Hemis festival is held in Hemis monastery. II. Hemis festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bodhisattva Amitabha. Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
8. In which of the following epic, there is mentioning of ‘Seven Suras’ (notes) and ‘Gandhar Gram’ (scale)?
9. Who demonstrated the Bahurupiya art of Rajasthan in the world?
10. The art piece ‘In Memoriam’ was the creation of which one of the following European painters?
11. Which of the Muslim festival is celebrated as ‘Mourning festival’?
12. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
13. Which of the following statues was/were found in Hampi?
14. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
15. Every year a fair is held on the tomb of famous Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah at
16. In which of the following style, buildings in Goa, were built by Portuguese?
17. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
18. Hathras and Kanpur traditions relate to
19. Depiction of the descent of the river Ganga from heaven in the form of relief sculpture on rock is at
20. Which of the following is not a folk dance of Chhattisgarh?
21. Consider the following statements about Ajanta paintings.
I. These are frescoes paintings painted on the rocks of its caves. II. These belong to the period of 3rd century BC to 7th century AD. III. The theme is concerned with the Buddha and Bodhisattva. Which of the statements given above are true?
22. Which of the following statements about Binodini Dasi, a pioneering figure in Bengali theatre in the late 19th-early 20th century, is/are correct?
I. She was one of the prime movers behind the setting up of the Star Theatre (1883) in Calcutta. II. She serialised her autobiography Amar Katha (My Story) between 1910 and 1913. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
23. How many ‘Gurus’ were in Sikh religion?
24. The Nyaya philosophical system was propagated by
25. 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. Bideshia | 1. Jharkhand |
| B. Kajri | 2. Uttar Pradesh |
| C. Dangi | 3. Himachal Pradesh |
| D. Thullal | 4. Kerala |
26. With reference to the cultural history of India the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
28. Match the following (Martial Art) with the Area (State of Origin).
| List I (Martial Art) | List II (Area) |
| A. Thang-Ta | 1. Odisha |
| B. Pari-Khanda | 2. Manipur |
| C. Gatka | 3. Tamil Nadu |
| D. Silambam | 4. Punjab |
29. Which of the following folk theatre traditions has/have been included in the UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list?
I. Ramleela (Uttar Pradesh) II. Ramman Theatre (Garhwal Himalaya) III. Videshiya (Bihar)
30. Which of the following Sanskrit theatre style, has been included in the cultural intangible heritage list of Humanity, by UNESCO?
31. 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 |
32. The Pandavani is a legendary narrative set to music and belongs to
33. Who among the following is well known as an exponent of flute?
34. ‘Stree Shakti Puraskar’ is given to women for
I. their excellence in athletics. II. their outstanding performance in games. III. their courage and enterprise for betterment of women. IV. their contribution to the nation and people. Select the correct answer using the codes below.
35. Match List I (Festival) with List II (State).
| List I (Festival) | List II (State) |
| A. Ugadi | 1. West Bengal |
| B. Nababarsha | 2. Gujarat |
| C. Bhadra Purnima | 3. Maharashtra |
| D. Gudi Padwa | 4. Andhra Pradesh |
37. . Radha Govind Sangeet Sar, the renowned classical music composition, is the creation of
38. Which one of the following books is not written by Kalidasa?
39. Which of the following pair is not true?
40. Famous Meenakari ‘Theva Kala’ is associated with
41. Match List I (Acharya/Philosopher) with List II (Associated School of Vedanta) and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists.
| List I (Acharya/Philosopher) | List II (Associated School of Vedanta) |
| A. Ramanuja | 1. Shuddhadvaita |
| B. Madhvacharya | 2. Dvaitadvaita |
| C. Nimbarka | 3. Dvaita |
| D. Vallabhacharya | 4. Vishishtadvaita |
42. At which place ‘Chowringhee Theatre’ was opened in 1813?
43. Guru Purnima festival of Uttar Pradesh is dedicated to sage
44. Which of the following caves is famous for “Trimurti”?
45. Which of the following is not the factor of ‘Cultural lag’?
46. Who was the author of the book Rashmirekha?
47. The headquarters of Roman Catholic Pope is located in
48. Which of the festival is celebrated at the birthday of Hazrat Muhammad?
49. Who built Konark Sun Temple?
50. Consider the following statements:
I. The rock-cut caves of Ajanta were built between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD. II. The paintings that adorn the walls and ceilings of the caves depict incidents from the life of Lord Buddha and various Buddhist divinities. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?