Indian Culture Questions

• Indian National Flag: What is the ratio of the flag's width to its length? State the official proportion used in flag design and manufacture. Choose the correct ratio.
• Indian dance forms: Which of the following is a recognized solo dance form? Select the option known traditionally as a solo performance style. Choose the correct dance.
• National emblem motto: The words 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below India's State Emblem are taken from which text? Identify the original scriptural source. Choose the correct source.
• Religious ceremonies: The Kalachakra (Kalchakra) ceremony is associated with which tradition? Identify the religion linked with this initiation ritual. Choose the correct tradition.
• Indian folk dances: 'Dandiya' is a popular dance of which Indian state? Identify the region most closely associated with this stick-dance form. Choose the correct state.
• National Anthem (history): In which year was India's National Anthem first sung publicly? Refer to the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. Choose the correct year.
• Classical dances by state: 'Kathakali' is a traditional dance-drama prevalent in which Indian state? Identify the state known as its birthplace and stronghold. Choose the correct state.
• Classical dance origin: 'Kathak' is a classical dance of which region/state of India? Select the most appropriate regional association. Choose the correct answer.
• National Anthem adoption: How many stanzas of Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' were adopted as India's National Anthem? State the official portion adopted. Choose the correct number.
• Temple dance heritage: Which dance was encouraged and performed from the temple of Thanjavur (Tanjore)? Identify the classical form historically linked to Tanjore courts and temples. Choose the correct dance.
• Indian folk art: 'Madhubani' (Mithila) painting is popular in which Indian state? Identify the state known for this distinctive style. Choose the correct state.
• Literary institutions: Where is the headquarters of the Sahitya Akademi located? Provide the city of India's National Academy of Letters. Choose the correct city.
• Music and dance forms: 'Thillana' (Tillana) is a format of which tradition? Identify the tradition where it is a rhythmic, concluding piece often adapted for dance. Choose the correct option.
• Sources on classical arts: 'Natya-Shastra', the main source text of India's classical dances, was written by whom? Identify the ancient author traditionally credited. Choose the correct author.
• Indian fairs and pilgrimages: Where was the last Mahakumbh of the 20th century held? Treat “Mahakumbh” as used in popular GK sources for the major Kumbh gathering before year 2000. Choose the correct pilgrimage city.
• Religions and scriptures: What is the holy book of the Parsis (Zoroastrians)? Identify the canonical text associated with the Parsi faith. Choose the correct scripture name.
• Indian folk dances: Which folk dance form is associated most closely with Gujarat? Focus on traditional community dance performed widely during Navratri. Choose the correct dance.
• Indian festivals and deities: The Rath Yatra at Puri (Odisha) is celebrated in honor of which Hindu deity? State the presiding deity of the chariot festival held at Puri. Choose the correct deity.
• Indian patriotic songs: Who composed the famous song 'Sare Jahan Se Achha'? Name the original author/poet of this patriotic piece. Choose the correct person.
• Indian crafts and textiles: Which place is famous for the traditional Chikankari embroidery work? Identify the city renowned for fine white-on-white embroidery. Choose the correct city.