Daily GK Challenge

More practice: Art, Culture & Festivals of India

5 more SSC CGL questions from the same chapter, with step-by-step solutions. Try each one, then reveal the answer.

1. Q1medium

   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.

2. Q2easy

   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.

3. Q3hard

   The Sattriya classical dance form, introduced by Srimanta Sankardeva, belongs to which state?

   • AAssam
   • BSikkim
   • CArunachal Pradesh
   • DTripura
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   Correct answer: (A) Assam

   Sattriya is a classical dance form of Assam, developed in the Vaishnava monasteries (sattras) founded by Srimanta Sankardeva.

4. Q4medium

   The Hornbill Festival, showcasing tribal culture, is celebrated in which Indian state?

   • AManipur
   • BNagaland
   • CMizoram
   • DAssam
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   Correct answer: (B) Nagaland

   The Hornbill Festival is held in Nagaland and is often called the 'Festival of Festivals' for showcasing the state's Naga tribes.

5. Q5medium

   Pandit Ravi Shankar was a world-renowned maestro of which musical instrument?

   • ASarod
   • BTabla
   • CSitar
   • DSantoor
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   Correct answer: (C) Sitar

   Pandit Ravi Shankar was a legendary sitar player who popularised Indian classical music across the world.