art & culture section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The Chitragupta Swami Temple considered to be the only temple of Chitragupta is situated in

a) Mathura

b) Ujjain

c) Kanchi

d) Puri

Question : 2

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

Question : 3

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 : 4

Which one of the following is the most ancient musical instrument?

a) Veena

b) Tabla

c) Sitar

d) Sarod

Question : 5

‘Mera piya ghar aaya’ has been sung by which Pakistani singer?

a) Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

b) Faiz Ahmad Faiz

c) Ghulam Ali

d) Mehdi Hassan

Question : 6

Kathakali dance style belongs to

a) Tamil Nadu

b) Kerala

c) Andhra Pradesh

d) Karnataka