Art and Culture


  1. The dance Kathakali is associated with the State of









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    Kathakali is the traditional dance drama of Kerala. It is noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion.

    Correct Option: B

    Kathakali is the traditional dance drama of Kerala. It is noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion.


  1. Who of the following is a famous Tabla player ?









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    Zakir Hussain, is an Indian tabla player, musical producer, film actor and composer. He was born to the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha.

    Correct Option: A

    Zakir Hussain, is an Indian tabla player, musical producer, film actor and composer. He was born to the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha.



  1. The first talkie film in India was









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    Alam Ara is a 1931 film directed by Ardeshir Irani. It was the first Indian sound film. It debuted at the Majestic Cinema in Mumbai (then Bombay) on 14 March 1931. The first Indian talkie was so popular that "police aid had to be summoned to control the crowds.

    Correct Option: B

    Alam Ara is a 1931 film directed by Ardeshir Irani. It was the first Indian sound film. It debuted at the Majestic Cinema in Mumbai (then Bombay) on 14 March 1931. The first Indian talkie was so popular that "police aid had to be summoned to control the crowds.


  1. Bihu is a festival that is observed in :









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    Bihu denotes a set of three different cultural festivals of Assam and celebrated by the Assamese diaspora around the world. The Bihus are the national festivals of Assam. The most important festivals of Assam are the Bihus, celebrated with fun and abundance by all Assamese people irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith and belief.

    Correct Option: C

    Bihu denotes a set of three different cultural festivals of Assam and celebrated by the Assamese diaspora around the world. The Bihus are the national festivals of Assam. The most important festivals of Assam are the Bihus, celebrated with fun and abundance by all Assamese people irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith and belief.



  1. Match the following:
    A. Bharatanatyam1. Orissa
    B. Kuchipudi 2. Kerala
    C. Kathakali3. Andhra Pradesh
    D. Odissi4. Tamil Nadu









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    Bharatanatyam: Tamil Nadu; Kathakali: Kerala; Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh; and Odissi: Odisha.

    Correct Option: A

    Bharatanatyam: Tamil Nadu; Kathakali: Kerala; Kuchipudi: Andhra Pradesh; and Odissi: Odisha.