Art and Culture Quiz

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India's classical and folk art forms, dance and music traditions, festivals, and the cultural practices that vary widely from region to region. Expect questions on classical dance styles, regional festivals and their origins, and traditional art forms that don't always make it into a standard history course but are just as central to understanding India. Pairs naturally with Indian History & Culture if you want more depth specifically on the cultural side.

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Q1.Kathakali is a classical dance form from which state?

Q2.Bharatanatyam originated in which state?

Q3.Madhubani painting is associated with which state?

Q4.Which musical instrument is Ravi Shankar famous for playing?

Q5.Sattriya, recognised as a classical dance in 2000, comes from which state?

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  1. Q1.Kathakali is a classical dance form from which state?

    Kathakali is a classical dance-drama from Kerala, known for elaborate face make-up, huge costumes and stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

  2. Q2.Bharatanatyam originated in which state?

    Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest classical dance forms, developed in the temples of Tamil Nadu. Rukmini Devi Arundale did much to revive it in the 20th century.

  3. Q3.Madhubani painting is associated with which state?

    Madhubani, or Mithila, painting comes from the Mithila region of Bihar. It was traditionally done by women on walls and later on paper, with bold lines and natural colours.

  4. Q4.Which musical instrument is Ravi Shankar famous for playing?

    Pandit Ravi Shankar brought the sitar to world audiences from the 1950s, collaborating with musicians such as Yehudi Menuhin and George Harrison.

  5. Q5.Sattriya, recognised as a classical dance in 2000, comes from which state?

    Sattriya was developed in the Vaishnava monasteries (sattras) of Assam by Srimanta Sankardeva in the 15th-16th centuries. The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognised it as a classical dance in 2000.

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