art & culture section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

a) 3 4 2 1

b) 2 4 1 3

c) 1 2 3 4

d) 4 3 2 1

Question : 2

In which of the following place Kumbh Mela is not held?

a) Haridwar

b) Varanasi

c) Nashik

d) Prayag

Question : 3

The famous classical singer, Bhimsen Joshi is related to

a) Kirana Gharana

b) Rampur Gharana

c) Banaras Gharana

d) Lucknow Gharana

Question : 4

Which of the following statements is not correct with regard to Kathak?

a) A dance of northern India, Kathak is often a dance of love.

b) It is performed by men only.

c) Kathak is said to be derived from the word Katha, meaning “the art of storytelling.”

d) The movements intricate footwork accented by bells worn around the ankles and stylized gestures adapted from normal body language.

Question : 5

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

a) Bismillah Khan - Shahnai

b) Amzad Ali Khan - Sarod

c) Birju Maharaj - Kathak

d) Zakir Hussain - Harmonium

Question : 6

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to renowned Indian Hindustani classical singer, Kumar Gandharva?

1. He refused to be circumscribed by the specific tradition and rules of a Gharana.
2. He was a musicologist as well.
3. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan award in 1990.

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2 and 3