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 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.

2. Q2medium

   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.

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.