What is ‘Kutch Ajrakh’ famous for?
A) jewelery making
B) textile crafts
c) earthen pots
D) metallurgy
Answer: B) Textile Craft
Which prestigious recognition did ‘Kutch Ajrakh’ receive recently?
A) National Award for Handicrafts
B) UNESCO heritage status
c) Geographical Indication (GI) Certificate
D) Best Craftsmanship Award
Answer: C) Geographical Indication (GI) Certificate
What is the primary technique used in making ‘Kutch Ajrakh’ cloth?
A) knitting
B) Hand-block printing
c) embroidery
D) dyeing
Answer: B) Hand-block printing
Which material is generally used for ‘Kutch Ajrakh’?
A) silk
B) wool
c) cotton
d) linen
Answer: C) Cotton
‘Kutch Ajrakh’ is related to which region?
A) Rajasthan
B) Punjab
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Gujarat
Which event highlighted the cultural ties between India and Bangladesh through performances based on the works of Tagore?
A) International Folk Festival
B) Tagore on the boat Padma
C) Bengal Cultural Exchange
D) South Asian Arts Summit
Answer: B) Tagore on the boat Padma
Who directed the program “Tagore on the Padma Boat”?
A) Satyajit Ray
B) Rituparno Ghosh
C) Dr. Anand Gupta
D) Mira Nair
Answer: C) Dr. Anand Gupta
Which art forms were showcased in the program “Tagore on the Padma Boat”?
A) painting and sculpture
B) film and photography
C) Music and dance performances
D) literature and poetry readings
Answer: C) Music and dance performances
What does the Geographical Indication (GI) certificate for ‘Kutch Ajrakh’ indicate?
A) recognition of its artistic value
B) protection of its unique identity
C) Award for Best Textile Design
D) international marketing rights
Answer: B) protection of one’s unique identity
What is the significance of ‘Kutch Ajrakh’ GI certification for Gujarat?
A) increases tourism
B) Promotes traditional textile heritage
C) increases exports.
D) supports modern art forms
Answer: B) Promotes traditional textile heritage
When is National Handmade Day celebrated every year?
A) first Sunday of April
B) first Saturday of April
C) first Monday of April
D) first Friday of April
Answer: B) First Saturday of April
What is the specific date of National Handmade Day in 2024?
A) 4th April
B) 5th April
C) 6th April
D) 7th April
Answer: C) 6 April
What is the main objective of National Handmade Day?
A) Promotion of industrial goods
B) To recognize and appreciate the artisans who make handmade goods.
C) to celebrate technological progress
D) respecting national leaders
Answer: B) To recognize and appreciate the artisans who make handmade goods.
Which city is known as “City of Imirati”?
A) Varanasi
B) Lucknow
c) Jaunpur
D) Kanpur
Answer: C) Jaunpur
What is Jaunpur’s Imarti known for?
A) its unique shape
B) Its distinctive taste and aroma
c) its color
D) its size
Answer: B) It has distinctive taste and aroma
What efforts is the district administration of Jaunpur making for its Imarti?
A) International Export License
B) Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
c) National Quality Award
D) UNESCO heritage status
Answer: B) Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
Which state has added six new sites to the tentative UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites?
A) Maharashtra
B) Rajasthan
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh
Which of the following sites is not one of the six new sites included in UNESCO’s tentative list from Madhya Pradesh?
A) Gwalior Fort
B) Dhamnar Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple
c) Rock art sites of Chambal valley
D) Ajanta Caves
Answer: D) Ajanta Caves
What is the significance of adding sites to the tentative UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites?
A) Immediate recognition as World Heritage Sites
B) A step towards possible recognition as World Heritage Sites
c) Grant of funds for maintenance of the site
D) immediate increase in tourism
Answer: B) A step towards possible recognition as World Heritage Sites
What is the primary cultural significance of obtaining Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A) increases product quality
B) promotes technological innovation
C) highlights and preserves unique regional products
D) industrial production increases
Answer: C) highlights and preserves unique regional products
Which traditional items of Tripura have been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A) Rasgulla and Banarasi Saree
B) Matabari Pera and Pachara
C) Pashmina Shawl and Bikaneri Bhujia
d) Mysore Silk and Tanjore Painting
Answer: B) Matabari Pera and Pachara
Where is the headquarters of UNESCO located?
A) Geneva, Switzerland
B) New York, USA
c) Paris, France
D) Vienna, Austria
Answer: C) Paris, France
When was UNESCO established?
A) 1939
B) 1945
c) 1950
D) 1965
Answer: B) 1945
Who currently serves as the Director General of UNESCO?
A) Irina Bokova
B) Audrey Azoulay
C) Antonio Guterres
D) Christine Lagarde
Answer: B) Audrey Azoulay
Which of the following is not one of the newly included heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh in the UNESCO tentative list?
A) Gwalior Fort
B) Sanchi Stupa
c) Dhamnar Rock-Cut Caves
D) Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple in Bhojpur
Answer: B) Sanchi Stupa
Who is responsible for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation?
A) Organizing international sporting events
B) designing and preserving sites of cultural and natural importance
C) management of global economic policies
D) conducting scientific research
Answer: B) Designing and preserving sites of cultural and natural importance
The rock art site of which valley in Madhya Pradesh has been included in the UNESCO tentative list?
A) Bhimbetka
B) Chambal
c) Narmada
D) Satpura
Answer: B) Chambal
What is the importance of Geographical Indication (GI) tag for local artisans and weavers in Tripura?
A) increases production efficiency
b) Recognizes and protects the unique cultural identity and quality of its products
C) provides immediate financial assistance
D) facilitate international trade agreements.
Answer: B) Recognizes and protects the unique cultural identity and quality of its products.
Which traditional sweet of Tripura received GI tag?
A) Matabari Pera
B) Mysore Pak
C) Petha
D) message
Answer: A) Matabari Pera
What is the role of UNESCO in relation to World Heritage Sites?
A) funding all global educational institutions
b) Designing, preserving and protecting sites of cultural and natural importance
C) Management of international sporting events
D) regulation of international travel policies.
Answer: B) Designing, preserving and protecting sites of cultural and natural importance
Where is Chapchar Kut festival celebrated?
A) Assam
B) Mizoram
c) Nagaland
D) Manipur
Answer: B) Mizoram
What is the significance of Chapchar Kut festival in Mizoram?
A) celebrates the New Year
B) marks the harvest season
C) respects the independence of the state
D) celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring
Answer: D) celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring
Where was the main festival of Chapchar Kut Utsav held in Aizawl?
A) Mizoram University
B) Assam Rifles Ground
C) Raj Bhavan
D) Aizawl Football Stadium
Answer: B) Assam Rifles Ground
What is the purpose of Tawi Mahotsav organized in Jammu?
A) to celebrate the harvest
B) Promoting tourism
c) To highlight the cultural richness and artistic talent of the region
D) to commemorate a historical event.
Answer: C) To highlight the cultural richness and artistic talent of the region.
Who organizes Tawi Mahotsav in Jammu?
A) Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department
B) Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM)
c) Jammu and Kashmir Cultural Academy
D) Jammu University
Answer: B) Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM)
What is the focus of Tawi Mahotsav in terms of economic empowerment?
A) promoting tourism
B) Demonstration of skills of women self-help groups (SHGs)
C) encouraging foreign investment
D) promoting local businesses
Answer: B) Demonstration of skills of women self-help groups (SHGs)
Where is Sammakka-Sarakka Medaram Jathara held?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Telangana
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C) Telangana
What is the significance of Sammakka-Sarakka Medaram Jathara festival?
A) It marks the beginning of monsoon season
B) It worships Goddess Sammakka and Saralamma
C) It celebrates New Year
D) It is a harvest festival
Answer: B) It worships Goddess Sammakka and Saralamma.
How often is Sammakka-Sarakka Medaram Jathara held?
A) annually
B) biennial
C) every five years
D) every ten years
Answer: B) Biennial
Approximately how many people attend the Sammakka-Sarakka Medaram Jathara festival?
A) one million
B) five lakhs
C) one million
D) twenty million
Answer: C) ten million
Where was the 11th International Puppet Festival held?
A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
c) Chandigarh
D) Delhi
Answer: C) Chandigarh
Which place hosted the 11th International Puppet Festival in Chandigarh?
A) Panjab University Auditorium
B) Tagore Theater
c) Chandigarh Cultural Complex
D) Rock Garden
Answer: B) Tagore Theater
Who inaugurated the 11th International Puppet Festival in Chandigarh?
A) Chief Minister of Punjab
B) Chandigarh Mayor
C) Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit
D) Indian President
Answer: C) Governor of Punjab Banwarilal Purohit
What is the significance of the 11th International Puppet Festival?
A) celebrates new technological innovations
B) displays historical monuments
C) celebrates the cultural heritage and artistic innovation of puppetry.
D) promotes culinary traditions
Answer: C) celebrates the cultural heritage and artistic innovation of puppetry.
Where is Gupteshwar forest located?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha
C) Assam
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Odisha
Which district of Odisha is home to Gupteshwar Forest?
A) Khurda
B) Koraput
C) Cuttack
D) Sundergarh
Answer: B) Koraput
What designation was given to Gupteshwar Forest recently?
A) Wildlife Sanctuary
B) National Park
c) Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS)
D) Tiger Reserve
Answer: C) Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS)
How big is the Gupteshwar Forest which was designated as a Biodiversity Heritage Site?
A) 100 hectares
B) 250 hectares
C) 350 hectares
D) 500 hectares
Answer: C) 350 hectares
Sonam Losar is celebrated by which community?
A) Sherpa
B) Tamang
c) Tharu
D) Newar
Answer: B) Tamang
What is the significance of Sonam Losar?
A) harvest festival
B) New Year celebration for Tamang community
c) religious pilgrimage
D) historical commemoration
Answer: B) New Year celebration for Tamang community
What is the name of the regional center of Sangeet Natak Academy being established in Hyderabad?
A) South India Art Center
B) South India Cultural Center
C) South India Art Center
D) Hyderabad Cultural Academy
Answer: B) South India Cultural Center
Who established the South India Cultural Center in Hyderabad?
A) Prime Minister of India
B) Chief Minister of Telangana
C) Former Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu
D) President of India
Answer: C) Former Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu
Which ministry is leading the establishment of the South India Cultural Centre?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Culture
C) Ministry of Tourism
D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B) Ministry of Culture
What is the primary objective of South India Cultural Centre?
A) To promote tourism in Hyderabad
B) To preserve and promote the diverse art forms of South India
C) Organizing international art exhibitions
D) To develop modern art forms
Answer: B) To preserve and promote the diverse art forms of South India
During which festival the Assam government attempted to revive the traditional buffalo and bulbul fight?
A) Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Rongali Bihu
D) Bohag Bihu
Answer: B) Magh Bihu
Which organization challenged the revival of traditional buffalo and bulbul fighting in Assam?
A) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
B) Animal Welfare Board of India
C) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
D) Wildlife Conservation Society
Answer: C) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
What was the legal challenge related to the traditional buffalo and bulbul fight?
A) environmental degradation
B) noise pollution
C) animal cruelty and ethical considerations
D) violation of festival guidelines
Answer: C) Animal Cruelty and Ethical Considerations
Which Indian state is involved in the revival of traditional buffalo and bulbul fighting?
A) West Bengal
B) Assam
c) Karnataka
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Assam
Which cultural conflict does the Assam government’s attempt to revive traditional feuds highlight?
A) Modernization vs Tradition
B) cultural preservation versus ethical treatment of animals
C) urban versus rural prices
D) local versus global practices
Answer: B) Cultural preservation versus ethical treatment of animals.
Which festival of Assam is known for the traditional buffalo and bulbul fight?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Magh Bihu
D) Durga Puja
Answer: C) Magh Bihu
Who laid the foundation stone of the Digital National Archives of India?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) President Draupadi Murmu
C) Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy
D) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao
Answer: C) Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy
Where was the foundation stone of the Digital National Archives of India laid?
A) National Museum, New Delhi
B) Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
c) Indian Museum, Kolkata
D) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Museum, Mumbai
Answer: B) Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
What is the primary objective of the Digital National Archives of India?
A) promoting tourism
B) to preserve and display ancient writings for future generations
c) conducting art exhibitions
D) supporting modern art forms
Answer: B) To preserve and display ancient writings for future generations.
How many parts are included in the nomination “Maratha Military Landscape of India”?
A) 8
B)10
C) 12
D) 15
Answer: C) 12
Which fort of Tamil Nadu is included in the nomination “Maratha Military Landscapes of India”?
A) Jinji Fort
B) Shivneri Fort
c) Raigarh Fort
D) Sindhudurg Fort
Answer: A) Jinji Fort
Which of the following forts is not included in the “Maratha Military Landscape of India”?
A) Salher
B) Shivneri
c) Golconda
D) Rajgarh
Answer: C) Golconda
Which museum hosted the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Digital National Archives Museum?
A) Indian Museum, Kolkata
B) National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
C) Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
D) Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata
Answer: C) Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
The nomination “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” primarily focuses on which cultural heritage?
A) Mughal architecture
B) Maratha military forts and landscape
c) British colonial buildings
D) ancient Indian temples
Answer: B) Maratha Military Forts and Landscapes
Which of the following forts is part of the “Maratha Military Landscape of India” and is located in Maharashtra?
A) Chittorgarh
B) Pratapgarh
C) Mehrangarh
D) Red Fort
Answer: B) Pratapgarh
Which Union Minister is associated with the launch of the Digital National Archives Museum in Hyderabad?
A) Union Education Minister
B) Union Culture Minister
C) Union Tourism Minister
D) Union Minister of State for Home
Answer: B) Union Culture Minister
Who inaugurated the 4th National Chilika Bird Festival in Odisha?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B) President Draupadi Murmu
C) Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy
D) Chief Minister of Odisha
Answer: D) Chief Minister of Odisha
What is the primary objective of National Chilka Bird Festival?
A) Promotion of local handicrafts
B) To showcase Odisha as a major birding center
C) to celebrate traditional dance forms
D) Attracting film industry projects.
Answer: B) To showcase Odisha as a major bird watching center
What activities are included in Chilka Bird Festival?
A) dance performance
B) cooking competitions
c) Photo exhibition and bird tour
D) Kite flying competitions
Answer: C) Photo exhibition and bird tour
Where is Surajkund Mela 2024 held?
A) New Delhi
B) Jaipur
c) Faridabad
D) Agra
Answer: C) Faridabad
Till what dates does Surajkund Fair 2024 run?
A) January 1 to January 15
B) 2 February to 18 February
C) March 5 to March 20
D) 10th April to 25th April
Answer: B) 2 February to 18 February
What is the primary focus of Surajkund Fair?
A) Modern Technology Exhibitions
B) Cultural performances and handicrafts
C) sports competitions
D) agricultural progress
Answer: B) Cultural performances and handicrafts
Where is the Beating Retreat ceremony held in Delhi?
A) India Gate
B) Red Fort
C) Vijay Chowk
D) Rashtrapati Bhavan
Answer: C) Vijay Chowk
What does the Beating Retreat ceremony represent?
A) Beginning of Republic Day celebrations
B) End of Republic Day celebrations
c) Independence Day celebrations
D) Victory Day Celebration
Answer: B) End of Republic Day celebrations
When is the Beating Retreat ceremony held?
A) 26 January
B) 27th January
C) 28 January
D) 29 January
Answer: D) 29 January
What type of music is performed at the Beating Retreat Ceremony?
A) Indian classical music
B) Bollywood songs
c) Indian military music
D) folk music
Answer: C) Indian Military Music
Where was the 4th Rusoma Orange Festival celebrated?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Assam
c) Nagaland
D) Manipur
Answer: C) Nagaland
Approximately how many attendees did the 4th Rusoma Orange Festival attract?
A) 1000
B) 2000
c) 3400
D) 5000
Answer: C) 3400
What is the main focus of the Rusoma Orange Festival apart from the display of oranges?
A) promoting tourism
B) Highlighting organic produce
C) Celebrating traditional dances.
D) organizing sports competitions
Answer: B) Highlighting organic produce
What is an important aspect of Rusoma Orange Festival?
A) Demonstration of modern technology
B) Promoting rural entrepreneurship
C) displaying ancient artefacts
D) Organizing international trade fairs.
Answer: B) Promoting rural entrepreneurship
‘Gole Mela’ festival is organized in which temple?
A) Vaishno Devi Temple
B) Jagannath Temple
C) Golden Temple
D) Sun Temple
Answer: B) Jagannath Temple
At which place ‘Gole Mela’ festival is celebrated?
A) Jammu
B) Srinagar
C) Udhampur
D) Leh
Answer: C) Udhampur
What types of activities are displayed in the ‘Gole Mela’ festival?
A) competitive sport
B) religious rituals and prayers
C) Scientific exhibitions
D) film screening
Answer: B) Religious rituals and prayers
What is the important result of ‘Gole Mela’ festival?
A) economic development
B) technological progress
C) promoting unity among diverse cultures.
D) international cultural exchange
Answer: C) Promoting unity among diverse cultures.
How does the ‘Gole Mela’ festival contribute to the community?
A) by boosting tourism revenues
B) By promoting communal celebrations and family fun.
C) by offering educational seminars.
D) By providing job opportunities
Answer: B) By promoting communal celebrations and family fun.
Which of the following is a major element of the Rusoma Orange Festival?
A) high-tech display
B) community solidarity
C) urban development plans
D) international trade agreements
Answer: B) Community Solidarity
Where is Mamani Ethnic Food Festival celebrated?
A) Assam
B) Nagaland
c) Ladakh
D) Sikkim
Answer: C) Ladakh
What is the main focus of Mamani Ethnic Food Festival?
A) technological progress
B) To preserve and revive the rich traditions of culture of Ladakh.
C) Promotion of sports activities
D) showcasing international cuisine
Answer: B) To preserve and revive the rich traditions of the culture of Ladakh.
Which traditional activity returns to Assam during Magh Bihu festival in 2024?
A) bull race
B) Moh-Juj buffalo fight
c) kite flying
D) Dragon Boat Racing
Answer: B) Moh-Juj buffalo fight
What important step was taken by the Assam government regarding the return of Moh-Juj buffalo fighting?
A) Enforcing animal welfare policies
B) Providing financial assistance to participants
C) Establishing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
D) Organizing international competitions
Answer: C) Establishing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Kokborok Day is celebrated in which state of India?
A) Manipur
B) Meghalaya
c) Tripura
D)Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: C) Tripura
What is the significance of 19 January in Tripura?
A) Independence Day
B) New Year’s celebration
C) Kokborok Day
D) harvest festival
Answer: C) Kokborok Day
What does Kokborok Day commemorate?
A) introduction of a new constitution
b) Recognition of Kokborok as the official language of Tripura
C) Birth of a prominent Tripuri leader
D) independence from British rule
Answer: B) Recognition of Kokborok as the official language of Tripura.
Which language family does Kokborok belong to?
A) Indo-European
B) Dravidian
c) Sino-Tibetan
D) Austroasiatic
Answer: C) Sino-Tibetan
Which languages are closely related to Kokborok?
A) Hindi and Punjabi
B) Tamil and Telugu
c) Bodo, Dimasa and Kachari
D) Marathi and Gujarati
Answer: C) Bodo, Dimasa and Kachari.
What does the celebration of Kokborok Day highlight?
A) Economic development of Tripura
B) Technological progress in Tripura
c) Rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Tripuri people
D) Agricultural achievements in Tripura
Answer: C) Rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Tripuri people.
Where is the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) held annually?
A) Manipur
B) Mizoram
c) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Assam
Answer: C) Arunachal Pradesh
What is the main objective of Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival?
A) To promote tourism in Arunachal Pradesh
B) celebrating harvest festival
C) To recognize the contribution of the Nyishi tribe to hornbill conservation.
D) display of traditional games
Answer: C) To recognize the contribution of the Nyishi tribe to hornbill conservation.
Which tribal group is associated with the conservation of hornbills in Pakke Tiger Reserve?
A) Nishi
B) mishing
c) Bodo
D) Khasi
Answer: A) Nishi
What is the significance of Jallikattu competition in Tamil Nadu?
A) Celebrating the New Year
B) marking the beginning of the monsoon season
C) To highlight the cultural richness during the Pongal harvest festival.
D) commemoration of a historical battle
Answer: C) To highlight the cultural richness during the Pongal harvest festival.
In which village Jallikattu competition is started during Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu?
A) Palamedu
B) Alanganallur
C) Avaniapuram
D) Madurai
Answer: C) Avaniapuram
For how many days does the Jallikattu competition usually last during the Pongal festival?
A) one day
B) two days
c) three days
D) four days
Answer: C) three days
Which is the traditional sport performed during Jallikattu competition?
A) taming the bull
B) elephant polo
c) horse racing
d) archery
Answer: A) Taming the bull
Which district of Arunachal Pradesh hosts the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival?
A) Itanagar
B) Tawang
C) Seijosa
D) zero
Answer: C) Seijosa
When was the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival started?
A) 2010
B) 2012
c) 2015
D) 2018
Answer: C) 2015
What does Jallikattu competition symbolize in the culture of Tamil Nadu?
A) prosperity and abundance
B) courage and bravery
C) Unity and brotherhood
D) peace and harmony
Answer: B) Courage and bravery
What is celebrated as the Festival of Lights in the Sikh community?
A) Diwali
B) Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
C) Vaisakhi
D) Guru Parva
Answer: B) Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
Who is honored on Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti?
A) Guru Nanak
B) Guru Angad
C) Guru Gobind Singh Ji
D) Guru Tegh Bahadur
Answer: C) Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Where were excavations conducted that provide evidence of cultural continuity from 800 BC?
A) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
B) Vadnagar, Gujarat
C) Jaipur, Rajasthan
D) Patna, Bihar
Answer: B) Vadnagar, Gujarat
How many cultural phases were identified in the settlement discovered in Vadnagar, Gujarat?
A) five
B) six
c) seven
D) eight
Answer: C) seven
Which tribe in Karnataka uses traditional honey collection methods in the Cauvery basin?
A) Toda
B) Soliga
C) Irula
D) Kuruba
Answer: B) Soliga
Which method does Soliga tribe use for honey collection?
A) modern beekeeping
B) using metal tools
c) vine and bamboo ropes
D) electrical extraction
Answer: C) Vine and bamboo ropes
Which book highlights the dependence of the Soliga tribe on the honey of the Western Ghats?
A) “Honey Tales: Traditions of Indian Tribes”
B) “Honey Harvest: Tribal Wisdom and Practices”
C) “Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles”
D) “Ancient Honey Secrets: Stories of Traditional Beekeeping”
Answer: C) “Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles”
What is the significance of the excavations done in Vadnagar, Gujarat that challenge the notion of “Dark Ages”?
A) It proves the existence of advanced technology during that period.
B) It suggests continued cultural evolution during a supposed period of stasis.
C) It reveals evidence of war and conflict.
D) It indicates a decline in cultural practices.
Answer: B) It suggests continued cultural evolution during a perceived period of stagnation.
What does Prakash Utsav remind of Guru Gobind Singh?
A) his marriage
B) his coronation
c) His ascension to the post of Guru
d) his birth
Answer: C) His ascension to the post of Guru.
Which river basin is related to the traditional honey collection methods of Soliga tribe?
A) Godavari Basin
B) Kaveri Basin
c) Krishna Basin
D) Narmada Basin
Answer: B) Kaveri Basin
Which traditional folk performance is associated with the Sankranti harvest festival in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh?
A) Kuchipudi dance
B) Gangireddu Melam
C) Yakshagana
D) Bharatanatyam
Answer: B) Gangireddu Melam
What is Gangireddu Melam known for during Sankranti festival?
A) dancing horses
b) decorated bull
c) kite flying
D) traditional music
Answer: B) Dressed Bull
Which Indian state’s culinary tradition of ‘Kai Chutney’ using red weaver ants has been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Odisha
c) Kerala
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Odisha
From what is ‘Kai Chutney’ made in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha?
A) red chilli
B) common
C) weaver ants
d) coconut
Answer: C) Weaver ants
Where did the International Camel Festival begin with great enthusiasm?
A) Jaipur, Rajasthan
B) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
C) Bikaner, Rajasthan
D) Udaipur, Rajasthan
Answer: C) Bikaner, Rajasthan
What type of festival is International Camel Festival?
A) Elephant Festival
B) Desert Festival
C) Cultural Festival
D) Camel Festival
Answer: D) Camel Festival
Which district of Odisha is known for the culinary tradition of ‘Kai Chutney’ using red weaver ants?
A) Cuttack
B) Puri
c) Mayurbhanj
D) Ganjam
Answer: C) Mayurbhanj
What is special about ‘Gangireddu Melam’ during Sankranti festival?
A) decorated cows
b) decorated elephant
c) colorful kites
D) Bulls decorated with flowers and clothes
Answer: D) Bull decorated with flowers and clothes
The culinary tradition of ‘Kai Chutney’ often accompanies which festival in Odisha?
A) Durga Puja
B) Diwali
c) Pongal
D) Makar Sankranti
Answer: D) Makar Sankranti
Which state is known for Gangireddu Melam tradition?
A) Telangana
B) Karnataka
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D) Both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
Yakshagana is most strongly associated with which Indian state?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
D)Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Karnataka
What is Yakshagana?
A) traditional music
B) elaborate dance-drama
c) puppet
D) martial arts form
Answer: B) Elaborate dance-drama
What are Lanjia Saura paintings and Dongriya Kondh shawls known for?
A) traditional music
B) Tribal dance form
c) Handicrafts and artefacts
D) traditional cuisine
Answer: C) Handicrafts and artefacts
Which Indian state recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Lanjia Saura paintings and Dongria Kondh shawls?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
D) Odisha
Answer: D) Odisha
What is the specialty of Yakshagana performance?
A) women’s group
B) traditional costumes and makeup
C) performing in closed spaces
D) sponsored by government agencies
Answer: B) Traditional costumes and makeup
What type of troupes usually perform Yakshagana?
A) all women troupe
B) mixed-gender congregation
C) all male group
D) professional theater group
Answer: C) All male group
What type of art is Yakshagana?
a painting
B) dance
c) drama
D) sculpture
Answer: C) Drama
What is the significance of Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Lanjia Saura Painting and Dongria Kondh Shawl?
A) They are now protected from international trade.
B) They are recognized for their unique cultural and artistic value.
C) They can be produced only in specific areas of Odisha
D) They are reserved exclusively for royal families.
Answer: B) They are recognized for their unique cultural and artistic value.
Where is the traditional performance of Yakshagana generally held?
A) indoor theater
B) temple
c) museum
D) school
Answer: B) Temple
Which state sponsors Yakshagana performance?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
c) Karnataka
D)Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Karnataka
Which of the following products from West Bengal has recently acquired the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A) Sundarban honey
B) black nunia rice
c) Tangail Saree
D. All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
In which language was the 10th century inscription found in the Mahadev temple at Kakoda in South Goa written?
A) Tamil and Sanskrit
B) Kannada and Sanskrit
C) Telugu and Kannada
D) Marathi and Sanskrit
Answer: B) Kannada and Sanskrit
At which place was the National Street Food Festival 2023 held?
A) India Gate
B) Red Fort
C) JLN Stadium, New Delhi
D) Connaught Place
Answer: C) JLN Stadium, New Delhi
Who hosted the National Street Food Festival 2023?
A) Ministry of Tourism
B) National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI)
C) Indian Cooking Forum
D) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Answer: B) National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI)
What was important about the National Street Food Festival 2023?
A) It was the biggest food festival of India
B) It was the first zero-waste street food festival in India
C) It included international street food
D) It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister
Answer: B) It was the first zero-waste street food festival in India
As revealed by the 10th century inscription, the Kadamba period is associated with the history of which region?
A) West Bengal
B) Tamil Nadu
c) Goa
D) Kerala
Answer: C) Goa
Which saree from West Bengal got GI tag along with Sundarban honey and black nunia rice?
A) Banarasi Saree
B) Pochampalli Saree
c) Tangail Saree
D) Kanjivaram Saree
Answer: C) Tangail Saree
What was one objective of the National Street Food Festival 2023?
A) promoting organic food
B) Showcasing street food from across the country
C) introducing new culinary techniques
D) reducing food prices.
Answer: B) Showcasing street food from across the country
Mahadev Temple, where a 10th century inscription was found, is located in which state?
A) Karnataka
B) Maharashtra
c) Kerala
D) Goa
Answer: D) Goa
Which of the following is not a product of West Bengal which has received GI tag?
A) black nunia rice
B) Sundarban honey
c) Kadiyaal Saree
D) Mysore silk
Answer: D) Mysore Silk
Where was the 12th Divya Kala Mela 2023 held?
A) Mumbai, Maharashtra
B) Surat, Gujarat
C) Jaipur, Rajasthan
D) Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer: B) Surat, Gujarat
Which department organized the 12th Divya Kala Mela 2023?
A) Department of Culture
B) Ministry of Tourism
c) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
D) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer: C) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
On which date was the 12th Divya Kala Mela 2023 held?
A) From 15th December 2023 to 25th December 2023
B) From 20th December 2023 to 30th December 2023
C) From 29 December 2023 to 7 January 2024
D) From 1 January 2024 to 10 January 2024
Answer: C) From December 29, 2023 to January 7, 2024
What was displayed at the 12th Divya Kala Mela 2023?
A) Traditional dance form
b) Products and craftsmanship of entrepreneurs and artisans with disabilities
C) technological innovation
D) agricultural products
Answer: B) Products and craftsmanship of entrepreneurs and artisans with disabilities
Mudiyettu is a cultural tradition of which Indian state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
c) Kerala
D)Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Kerala
Mudiyettu enacts the mythological battle between which two figures?
A) Ram and Ravana
B) Krishna and Kansa
C) Kali and Darika
D) Shiva and Asura
Answer: C) Kali and Darika
What recognition has Mudiyettu received from UNESCO?
A) World Heritage Site
B) intangible cultural heritage of humanity
C) cultural treasure
D) global cultural icons
Answer: B) Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Which body of the Government of India is responsible for organizing events like Divya Kala Mela?
A) Ministry of External Affairs
B) Ministry of Culture
c) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
D) Ministry of Textiles
Answer: C) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
What is the primary focus of Divya Kala Mela?
A) To promote Indian classical music
b) Demonstration of skills and products of persons with disabilities
C) highlight technological progress
D) Celebrating Indian festivals
Answer: B) Demonstration of skills and products of persons with disabilities
In which year Mudiyettu received recognition as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity from UNESCO?
A) 2008
B) 2010
c) 2012
D) 2015
Answer: B) 2010
Gwalior achieved the Guinness World Record for which musical programme?
A) The largest guitar group
B) Largest tabla group
C) the largest violin ensemble
D) Largest sitar ensemble
Answer: B) Largest tabla group
How many artists participated in the ‘Largest Tabla Group’ in Gwalior?
A) 1000
B) 1200
c) 1500
D) 2000
Answer: C) 1500
Where was the ‘Biggest Tabla Ensemble’ program organized in Gwalior?
A) Jai Vilas Palace
B) Karna Mahal of Gwalior Fort
C) Scindia School Ground
D) Sun Temple
Answer: B) Karna Mahal of Gwalior Fort
Which city of India is called ‘City of Music’?
A) Jaipur
B) Chennai
c) Gwalior
D) Kolkata
Answer: C) Gwalior
Who inaugurated the ‘Krishnaveni Sangeeta Neerjanam’ program in Vijayawada?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C)Nirmala Sitharaman
D)Rajnath Singh
Answer: C) Nirmala Sitharaman
In which city was the ‘Krishnaveni Sangeeta Neerjanam’ program held?
A) Hyderabad
B) Visakhapatnam
c) Tirupati
D) Vijayawada
Answer: D) Vijayawada
‘Krishnaveni Sangeeta Neerjanam’ is a celebration of which culture?
A) Tamil
B) Kannada
c) Telugu
D) Marathi
Answer: C) Telugu
Which two ministers of Andhra Pradesh were present at the ‘Krishnaveni Sangeeta Neerjanam’ programme?
A) Tourism Minister and Finance Minister
B) Education Minister and Health Minister
C) Agriculture Minister and Industry Minister
D) Transport Minister and Housing Minister
Answer: A) Tourism Minister and Finance Minister
The ‘largest tabla ensemble’ in Gwalior is a part of the rich heritage of which city?
musical
B) architecture
c) historical
D) literary
Answer: A) musical
What important moment does the ‘biggest tabla group’ in Gwalior represent?
A) launch of a new music festival
B) an important record in the musical heritage
C) Opening of a music academy.
D) a tribute to a famous musician
AnsTo highlight the cultural richness of villages, Union Minister G. What is the name of the initiative started by Kishan Reddy?
A) India Festival
B) Village identity
c) My village, my heritage
D) Rural pride
Answer: C) My village, my heritage
Who is the Union Minister who unveiled the “Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar” initiative?
A) Nirmala Sitharaman
B) Piyush Goyal
C) G Kishan Reddy
D) Smriti Irani
Answer: C) G Kishan Reddy
Dr. B.R. At which place was the wax statue of Ambedkar unveiled?
A) Madame Tussauds Delhi
B) Jaipur Wax Museum, Nahargarh Fort
c) Mumbai Wax Museum
D) Kolkata Wax Museum
Answer: B) Jaipur Wax Museum, Nahargarh Fort
Dr. B.R. On which important day was the wax statue of Ambedkar unveiled?
A) Republic Day
B) Independence Day
C) Mahaparinirvan Day
D) Constitution Day
Answer: C) Mahaparinirvan Day
Who is the founding director of Jaipur Wax Museum?
A) Anoop Srivastava
B) Rajeev Singh
C) Manish Sharma
D) Vivek Gupta
Answer: A) Anoop Srivastava
Which of the following festival, celebrated globally from 7th December to 15th December, known as the “Festival of Lights”?
A) Diwali
B) Hanukkah
c) Christmas
D) Ramzan
Answer: B) Hanukkah
Hanukkah is commonly known by which of the following names?
A) Jewish Easter
B) Jewish Thanksgiving
C) Jewish Christmas
D) Jewish New Year
Answer: C) Jewish Christmas
Dr. B.R. What was the primary reason for unveiling? Ambedkar’s wax statue in Jaipur Wax Museum?
A) to celebrate his birth anniversary
B) in response to demand from tourists and visitors
C) Celebrating Constitution Day
D) as part of a national festival
Answer: B) In response to demand from tourists and visitors
Jaipur Wax Museum is located in which fort?
A) Amer Fort
B) Jaigarh Fort
C) Nahargarh Fort
D) Mehrangarh Fort
Answer: C) Nahargarh Fort
“Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar” initiative aims to highlight which aspect of villages across the country?
A) economic development
B) cultural richness
C) educational achievements
D) agricultural practices
Answer: B) Cultural richnesswer: B) An important record in the musical heritage.
Which traditional dance of Gujarat has been included by UNESCO in the representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A) Bhangra
B) Kathak
C) Garba
D) Bharatnatyam
Answer: C) Garba
In which list has UNESCO placed the Garba dance of Gujarat?
A) World Heritage Site
b) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
c) Memory of the World Register
D) Global Cultural Symbols List
Answer: B) Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Which Indian-origin writer recently received Singapore’s highest arts award, the Cultural Medallion?
A) Arundhati Roy
B) Jhumpa Lahiri
C) Meera Chand
D)Anita Desai
Answer: C) Meera Chand
At what age did Mira Chand receive the Cultural Medal?
A) 71
B) 81
C) 91
D) 61
Answer: B) 81
Along with Meera Chand, which other novelist received the Cultural Medallion in Singapore?
A) Suchen Christine Lim
B) Osman Abdul Hamid
C) Katherine Lim
D) Tan Swi Hian
Answer: A) Suchen Christine Lim
Who is the Malay dance legend who received the Cultural Medal along with Mira Chand and Suchen Christine Lim?
A) Mohammad Hasan
B) Osman Abdul Hamid
C) Rahman Rashid
D) Ahmed Ibrahim
Answer: B) Osman Abdul Hamid
Which word representing the priorities of Generation Z was chosen as Oxford University Press’s Word of the Year?
A) Swifty
B) situation
c) signal
d) ridge
Answer: D) Ridge
Which organization chose “Riz” as the word of the year?
A) Merriam-Webster
B) Cambridge Dictionary
c) Oxford University Press
D) Collins Dictionary
Answer: C) Oxford University Press
Which word was not among the finalists for Oxford University Press’s Word of the Year?
A) Swifty
B) situation
c) signal
D) meme
Answer: D) Mem
What does the word “Riz”, chosen as the word of the year, mainly represent?
A) a type of music
B) a fashion trend
C) Linguistic preferences of Generation Z
D) a technological innovation
Answer: C) Linguistic preferences of Generation Z
Which traditional dance of Gujarat has been included by UNESCO in the representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A) Bhangra
B) Kathak
C) Garba
D) Bharatnatyam
Answer: C) Garba
In which list has UNESCO placed the Garba dance of Gujarat?
A) World Heritage Site
b) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
c) Memory of the World Register
D) Global Cultural Symbols List
Answer: B) Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Which Indian-origin writer recently received Singapore’s highest arts award, the Cultural Medallion?
A) Arundhati Roy
B) Jhumpa Lahiri
C) Meera Chand
D)Anita Desai
Answer: C) Meera Chand
At what age did Mira Chand receive the Cultural Medal?
A) 71
B) 81
C) 91
D) 61
Answer: B) 81
Along with Meera Chand, which other novelist received the Cultural Medallion in Singapore?
A) Suchen Christine Lim
B) Osman Abdul Hamid
C) Katherine Lim
D) Tan Swi Hian
Answer: A) Suchen Christine Lim
Who is the Malay dance legend who received the Cultural Medal along with Mira Chand and Suchen Christine Lim?
A) Mohammad Hasan
B) Osman Abdul Hamid
C) Rahman Rashid
D) Ahmed Ibrahim
Answer: B) Osman Abdul Hamid
Which word representing the priorities of Generation Z was chosen as Oxford University Press’s Word of the Year?
A) Swifty
B) situation
c) signal
d) ridge
Answer: D) Ridge
Which organization chose “Riz” as the word of the year?
A) Merriam-Webster
B) Cambridge Dictionary
c) Oxford University Press
D) Collins Dictionary
Answer: C) Oxford University Press
Which word was not among the finalists for Oxford University Press’s Word of the Year?
A) Swifty
B) situation
c) signal
D) meme
Answer: D) Mem
What does the word “Riz”, chosen as the word of the year, mainly represent?
A) a type of music
B) a fashion trend
C) Linguistic preferences of Generation Z
D) a technological innovation
Answer: C) Linguistic preferences of Generation Z
Which traditional dance of Gujarat has been included by UNESCO in the representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
A) Bhangra
B) Kathak
C) Garba
D) Bharatnatyam
Answer: C) Garba
In which list has UNESCO placed the Garba dance of Gujarat?
A) World Heritage Site
b) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
c) Memory of the World Register
D) Global Cultural Symbols List
Answer: B) Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Which Indian-origin writer recently received Singapore’s highest arts award, the Cultural Medallion?
A) Arundhati Roy
B) Jhumpa Lahiri
C) Meera Chand
D)Anita Desai
Answer: C) Meera Chand
At what age did Mira Chand receive the Cultural Medal?
A) 71
B) 81
C) 91
D) 61
Answer: B) 81
Along with Meera Chand, which other novelist received the Cultural Medallion in Singapore?
A) Suchen Christine Lim
B) Osman Abdul Hamid
C) Katherine Lim
D) Tan Swi Hian
Answer: A) Suchen Christine Lim
Who is the Malay dance legend who received the Cultural Medal along with Mira Chand and Suchen Christine Lim?
A) Mohammad Hasan
B) Osman Abdul Hamid
C) Rahman Rashid
D) Ahmed Ibrahim
Answer: B) Osman Abdul Hamid
Which word representing the priorities of Generation Z was chosen as Oxford University Press’s Word of the Year?
A) Swifty
B) situation
c) signal
d) ridge
Answer: D) Ridge
Which organization chose “Riz” as the word of the year?
A) Merriam-Webster
B) Cambridge Dictionary
c) Oxford University Press
D) Collins Dictionary
Answer: C) Oxford University Press
Which word was not among the finalists for Oxford University Press’s Word of the Year?
A) Swifty
B) situation
c) signal
D) meme
Answer: D) Mem
What does the word “Riz”, chosen as the word of the year, mainly represent?
A) a type of music
B) a fashion trend
C) Linguistic preferences of Generation Z
D) a technological innovation
Answer: C) Linguistic preferences of Generation Z
Who inaugurated the ‘Library Festival’ in New Delhi on August 5, 2023?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Mrs. Draupadi Murmu
D)Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: C) Smt. Draupadi Murmu
Which ministry organized ‘Library Festival’ in New Delhi?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Culture
C) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
D) Ministry of Tourism
Answer: B) Ministry of Culture
What was the primary objective of the ‘Library Festival’ organized in New Delhi?
A) To launch new books
B) To promote the development and digitization of libraries.
C) to celebrate writers and poets
D) To raise funds for the construction of a library.
Answer: B) To promote development and digitization of libraries.
When was ‘Library Festival’ inaugurated in New Delhi?
A) June 5, 2023
B) July 5, 2023
C) August 5, 2023
D) September 5, 2023
Answer: C) August 5, 2023
Namdev Dhondo Mahanore is famous for his contribution in which field?
A) Science and Technology
B) politics
c) Marathi literature and art
D) social work
Answer: C) Marathi Literature and Art
For which distinguished contribution was Namdev Dhondo Mahanor awarded the Padma Shri in 1991?
A) his scientific research
B) their social work
c) His poems and songs for Marathi films
D) his political career
Answer: C) His poems and songs for Marathi films
Which prestigious award did Namdev Dhondo Mahanor receive in 1991?
A) Bharat Ratna
B) Padma Bhushan
C) Padma Shri
D) Jnanpith Award
Answer: C) Padma Shri
What was the significant cultural impact of Namdev Dhondo Mahanore’s work?
A) advances in technology
B) Impact on Marathi culture
C) political reform
D) economic development
Answer: B) Impact on Marathi culture
The objective of ‘Library Festival’ was to develop the culture of which region?
A) writing
b) reading
c) publication
D) teaching
Answer: B) Reading
Namdev Dhondo Mahanor is known for what kind of contribution to Marathi films?
A) direction
B) acting
c) songs and poetry
D) shading
Answer: C) Songs and Poems
What is the primary objective of “Har Ghar Tiranga” programme?
A) To celebrate Diwali
B) promoting literacy
C) Hoisting the tricolor on houses to honor the sacrifices made for independence.
D) encouraging sports activities
Answer: C) Hoisting the tricolor on houses to honor the sacrifices made for freedom.
Which organization discovered a 1300 year old Buddhist stupa in Odisha?
A) Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
B) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
c) National Museum
D) Ministry of Culture
Answer: B) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
In which Indian state was a 1300-year-old Buddhist stupa discovered recently?
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
c) Odisha
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Odisha
Where was the first Bodoland International Knowledge Festival held?
A) Guwahati, Assam
B) Kokrajhar, Assam
c) Shillong, Meghalaya
D) Imphal, Manipur
Answer: B) Kokrajhar, Assam
The first Bodoland International Knowledge Festival was organized in which Indian state?
A) West Bengal
B) Assam
C) Sikkim
D)Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B) Assam
Which important archaeological discovery was made inside the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt?
A) a hidden grave
B) a secret room
c) a hidden passage
D) an ancient library
Answer: C) a hidden passage
In which country is the hidden passage discovered in the Great Pyramid of Giza located?
A) Greece
B) Italy
c) Egypt
D) Turkey
Answer: C) Egypt
What does the “Har Ghar Tiranga” program encourage people to do?
A) plant trees
B) clean up their neighborhood
c) Hoist the national flag on your homes
d) to donate
Answer: C) Hoist the national flag on their homes
How old is the 1300 year old Buddhist stupa discovered in Odisha?
A) 800 years old
B) 1000 years old
C) 1300 years old
D) 1500 years old
Answer: C) 1300 years old
In which ancient structure a hidden passage was recently discovered by scientists?
A) Colosseum
B) Great Wall of China
C) Great Pyramid of Giza
D) Machu Picchu
Answer: C) Great Pyramid of Giza
