Art, Culture & Festivals of India

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Art, Culture & Festivals of India — solved practice questions

8 SSC / Banking General Awareness questions with step-by-step solutions. Attempt each, then reveal the answer.

1. Q1easy

   The classical dance form Bharatanatyam is traditionally associated with which Indian state?

   • ATamil Nadu
   • BKerala
   • CKarnataka
   • DAndhra Pradesh
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   Correct answer: (A) Tamil Nadu

   Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest classical dance forms of India and originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu.

2. Q2easy

   Kathakali, a classical dance-drama known for its elaborate costumes and face make-up, belongs to which state?

   • ATamil Nadu
   • BKerala
   • COdisha
   • DAssam
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   Correct answer: (B) Kerala

   Kathakali is a classical dance-drama that originated in Kerala and is famous for its colourful make-up and expressive gestures.

3. Q3easy

   Which Indian festival is popularly called the 'Festival of Lights'?

   • AHoli
   • BNavratri
   • CDiwali
   • DRaksha Bandhan
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   Correct answer: (C) Diwali

   Diwali (Deepavali) is celebrated as the Festival of Lights, marked by the lighting of lamps and diyas.

4. Q4easy

   Onam, a famous harvest festival, is primarily celebrated in which Indian state?

   • ATamil Nadu
   • BKarnataka
   • CGoa
   • DKerala
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   Correct answer: (D) Kerala

   Onam is the major harvest festival of Kerala, associated with the legendary King Mahabali and the Malayalam calendar.

5. Q5medium

   Bihu is a folk festival and dance form associated with which state of India?

   • AAssam
   • BWest Bengal
   • CManipur
   • DTripura
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   Correct answer: (A) Assam

   Bihu is the most important folk festival of Assam, celebrated in phases connected with the agricultural cycle.

6. Q6medium

   The famous Sun Temple at Konark, shaped like a giant chariot, is located in which state?

   • AWest Bengal
   • BOdisha
   • CBihar
   • DJharkhand
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   Correct answer: (B) Odisha

   The 13th-century Konark Sun Temple is located in Odisha and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

7. Q7medium

   The Manipuri classical dance form originated in which Indian state?

   • ANagaland
   • BMizoram
   • CManipur
   • DMeghalaya
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   Correct answer: (C) Manipur

   Manipuri is a classical dance form that originated in Manipur and is closely linked to Vaishnavism and Krishna themes.

8. Q8easy

   Garba, a popular folk dance performed during Navratri, is associated with which state?

   • ARajasthan
   • BMaharashtra
   • CPunjab
   • DGujarat
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   Correct answer: (D) Gujarat

   Garba is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat, performed especially during the Navratri festival.

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