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Consider the following statements and select the correct answer: Statement I: Mathura art catered to the artistic demands of both Indian and non-Indian clients.…

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Which of the following statements about Gitam is correct? I. It is one of the simplest forms of musical composition. II. It features simple…

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Consider the following statements about Thumri, a form of Indian semi-classical music: I. Thumri is known for its expressive and lyrical style of singing.…

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Hornbill Festival? A. The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in the North-eastern state of Nagaland. B.…

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Assertion (A): Cheti Chand marks the beginning of the Sindhi New Year. Reason (R): It is celebrated on the first day of the Sindhi…

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Consider the following statements: 1. Bonalu is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Mahankali, primarily celebrated in Telangana. 2. The name "Bonalu" is…

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Match the following folk paintings with their respective states: Folk Painting State A. Warli Painting 1. Odisha B. Madhubani Painting 2. Madhya Pradesh C.…

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Match the following patriotic songs with their singers/composers: Patriotic Song Singer / Composer A. Maa Tujhe Salaam 1. Mohammed Rafi B. Aye Mere Watan…

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Match the following forms of Carnatic music with their correct descriptions: Forms of Carnatic Music Description A. Varnam 1. Devotional or heroic composition B.…

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Match List-I (Name of the composition) with List-II (Writer). List-I (Name of the composition) List-II (Writer) 1. Vande Mataram A. Pradeep 2. Jana Gana…

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Match the following folk forms: Column A (Folk Form) Column B A. Sohar 1. Echoed love songs sung by girls and boys on hilltops.…

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Match the following festivals with the tribes/states associated with them: Festivals Associated Tribe A. Myoko 1. Apatani Tribe B. Mopin 2. Galo Tribe C.…

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Match the following festivals with their associated states/religions: Festivals States/Religion A. Hola Mohalla 1. Madhya Pradesh B. Lokranjan Festival 2. Andhra Pradesh C. Rottela…

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Match the following festivals with the listed states associated with them. A state label may be used more than once: Festivals States A. Baishagu…

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Match the following festivals with their respective states: Festivals States A. Thaipusam Festival 1. Madhya Pradesh B. Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2. Tamil Nadu C.…

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Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The Santhal festival of Erok Sim marks the end of the agricultural…

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With reference to Indian devotional traditions, which statement best explains the role of Lal Ded (Lalleshwari)?

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Select the correct alternative on the basis of the statements given about ‘Rasa’. Statement I: It is the aesthetic experience that one derives while…

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With reference to Saila dance consider the following statements and select the correct option. a) A group comprising of male performers. b) The dance…

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Consider the following statements about Rauf dance: A. Rauf is a folk dance performed mainly by women during weddings and festive occasions. B. Rauf…

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Consider the following statements about Mallikarjun Mansur: 1. He was an Indian classical singer from Karnataka who was an excellent vocalist in the Khayal…

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Match the Following (Musicians & Instruments): List – I (Musicians) List – II (Instruments) A. Anantha R. Krishnan 1. Violin B. Vishnu Govind Jog…

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Match the following personalities with their respective art forms: Personality Art Form A. Allah Jilai Bai 1. Kathakali B. Rama Vaidyanathan 2. Odissi C.…

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Match the following Personalities with their Field/Award: List – I (Personalities) List – II (Dance/Contribution) A. Shamshad Begum 1. Bharatanatyam B. Meenakshi Srinivasan 2.…

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