Art and Culture


  1. Who played the lead character in the movie “Bandit Queen”?









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    Bandit Queen is a 1994 Indian biographical film based on the life of Phoolan Devi as covered in the book India’s Bandit Queen: The True Story of Phoolan Devi by the Indian author Mala Sen. It was directed by Shekhar Kapur and starred Seema Biswas as the title character.

    Correct Option: C

    Bandit Queen is a 1994 Indian biographical film based on the life of Phoolan Devi as covered in the book India’s Bandit Queen: The True Story of Phoolan Devi by the Indian author Mala Sen. It was directed by Shekhar Kapur and starred Seema Biswas as the title character.


  1. Which among the following is a form of folk theatre belonging to Gujarat?









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    Bhavai, also known as Vesha or Swang, is a popular folk theatre form of western India, especially in Gujarat. Bhavai is derived from Sanskrit word, Bhava which means expression. It is also associated with Hindu Goddess Amba. It is believed to have originated in the 14th century.

    Correct Option: D

    Bhavai, also known as Vesha or Swang, is a popular folk theatre form of western India, especially in Gujarat. Bhavai is derived from Sanskrit word, Bhava which means expression. It is also associated with Hindu Goddess Amba. It is believed to have originated in the 14th century.



  1. Ten thaats or scales, belong to which system of music?









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    The ten Thaats are the modes of Indian classical music system. Thaats always have seven different pitches (called swara) and are a basis for the organization and classification of ragas in North Indian classical music. The Thaat system was created by Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande.

    Correct Option: A

    The ten Thaats are the modes of Indian classical music system. Thaats always have seven different pitches (called swara) and are a basis for the organization and classification of ragas in North Indian classical music. The Thaat system was created by Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande.


  1. Where is the headquarters of National Film Archives of India (NFAI) located?









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    The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) is headquartered at Pune, Maharashtra. It has three regional offices at Bangalore, Calcutta and Thiruvananthapuram. NFAI was established as a media unit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in February 1964.

    Correct Option: A

    The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) is headquartered at Pune, Maharashtra. It has three regional offices at Bangalore, Calcutta and Thiruvananthapuram. NFAI was established as a media unit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in February 1964.



  1. Zubin Mehta is associated with __________ .









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    Zubin Mehta is an Indian conductor of western classical music. He is the Music Director for Life of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Main Conductor for Valencia’s opera house. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award, in 2001.

    Correct Option: C

    Zubin Mehta is an Indian conductor of western classical music. He is the Music Director for Life of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Main Conductor for Valencia’s opera house. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award, in 2001.