Most 100 Indian Culture Questions Answers in English

Most 100 Indian Culture Questions Answers in English

Most 100 Indian Culture Questions Answers in English

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Indian culture is one of the oldest and richest cultures in the world, with a history that dates back several millennia. It is a diverse culture that is influenced by various religions, traditions, and beliefs. Indian culture is characterized by its art, music, literature, cuisine, festivals, and customs, which have been passed down from generation to generation.

Religion plays a significant role in Indian culture, with Hinduism being the most dominant religion, followed by Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, and others. The culture of India is deeply rooted in its religious beliefs, and these beliefs influence the daily lives of its people.

Indian art and architecture are renowned worldwide, with examples such as the Taj Mahal, Khajuraho temples, and Ellora Caves. India is also famous for its music, with classical Indian music being considered one of the oldest musical traditions in the world. Indian cuisine is diverse and varies from region to region, with spices and herbs being a crucial component of most dishes.

Indian festivals and customs are an integral part of the country’s culture, with each festival having its unique significance and meaning. Some of the popular festivals celebrated in India include Diwali, Holi, Dussehra, Eid, Christmas, and others.

In conclusion, Indian culture is rich, diverse, and deeply rooted in its traditions and beliefs. Its art, music, literature, cuisine, festivals, and customs are unique and reflect the country’s rich history and heritage.

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Most Indian Culture Questions and Answers

  1. The ratio of width of our National flag to its length is
    Ans: 2:3
  2. Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’ has been adopted as India’s National Anthem. How many stanzas of the said song were adopted?
    Ans: Only the first stanza
  3. The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity
    Ans: Jaganath
  4. The book of Parsis is
    Ans: Zend Avesta
  5. Which of the following dances is a solo dance?
    Ans: Ottan Thullal
  6. The National Anthem was first sung in the year
    Ans: 1911
  7. Thillana is a format of
    Ans: Baharatanatyam
  8. ‘Madhubani’, a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?
    Ans: Bihar
  9. ‘Natya – Shastra’ the main source of India’s classical dances was written by
    Ans: Bharat Muni
  10. Kathak is a classical dance of
    Ans: North India
  11. The head quarters of Sahitya Akademi is at
    Ans: New Delhi
  12. The dance encouraged and performance from the temple of Tanjore was
    Ans: Bharatanatyam
  13. The last Mahakumbh of the 20th century was held at
    Ans: Haridwar
  14. The National Song of India was composed by
    Ans: Bankim Chandra Chatterji
  15. Who composed the famous song ‘Sare Jahan SeAchha’?
    Ans: Mohammad Iqbal
  16. In which estivals are boat races a special feature?
    Ans: Onam
  17. Kalchakra ceremony is associated with which of the following ceremonies?
    Ans: Buddhism
  18. The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the –
    Ans: Greeks
  19. Who put up the most stiff resistance against the British in India?
    Ans: The Marathas
  20. Which amidst the following sites/monuments is not on the UNESCO’s list of World Cultural Heritages
    Ans: Tirupati-Thirumala Temples
  21. The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on
    Ans: The court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya
  22. Which place is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?
    Ans: Lucknow
  23. The Raga which is sung early in the morning is
    Ans: 92nd Todi
  24. Whichdynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander’s invasion ?
    Ans: Nanda
  25. Mohiniattam dance from developed originally in which state?
    Ans: Kerala
  26. Garba is associated with which state?
    Ans: Gujarat
  27. Who among the following streamlined the Maratha administration after Sambhaji?
    Ans: Raja Ram
  28. Who defeated whom in the second Battle of Tarain (1192 A.D)?
    Ans: Mohammed Ghauri defeated Prithviraj
  29. Who issued a token currency in copper coins between A.D 1329 and 1330?
    Ans: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
  30. Which one of the following Muslim rulers was hailed as the ‘jagdamba’ by his Muslim subjects because of this belief in secularism?
    Ans: Ibrahim Adil Shah
  31. Mansabdari system was introduced in Mughal administration by –
    Ans: Akbar
  32. ‘Dandia’ is a popular dance of
    Ans: Gujarat
  33. ‘Chauth’ was
    Ans: Land tax levied by Shivaji on neighboring states
  34. Thillana is a format of
    Ans: Bharatanatyam
  35. The Indus Valley Houses were built of –
    Ans: Bricks
  36. The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from
    Ans: Mundak Upanishad
  37. The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of the development of art under the –
    Ans: Chalukyas
  38. Mohiniattam dance from developed originally in
    Ans: Kerala
  39. Tansen, a great musician of his time, was in the court of –
    Ans: Akbar
  40. Gujarat folk dance?
    Ans: Garba
  41. The Court language of the Mughals was –
    Ans: Persian
  42. Which Academy is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama and music in India
    Ans: Sangeet Academy
  43. Who was sent to foreign countires by Asoka to preach Buddhism?
    Ans: Sanghamitra
  44. Who Hindu religious teacher was called to the Ibadat Khana of Emperor Akbar?
    Ans: Purushottama
  45. Gautam Buddha was born in –
    Ans: Lumbini
  46. ‘Natya – Shastra’ the main source of India’s classical dances was written by
    Ans: Bharat Muni
  47. The Indus valley people were familiar with the use of –
    Ans: Tin, Lead and copper
  48. The founder of the pala dynasty of Bengal was –
    Ans: Gopala
  49. The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from –
    Ans: Mundak Upanishad
  50. Musical instrument ‘sitar’ is the combination of –
    Ans: Veena and Piano
  51. For first time the Department of Public works was established by
    Ans: Firoz shah Tughlaq
  52. Losoong is a festival which is celebrated in –
    Ans: Sikkim
  53. Thaipusam festival is celebrated by which of the following communities?
    Ans: Tamil
  54. The Flamingo Festival is celebrated in
    Ans: Andhra Pradesh
  55. The Sangai Festival is organized in
    Ans: Manipur
  56. Father of Muslim Renaissance in Bengal
    Ans: Nawab Abdul Latif Khan
  57. One religion, one caste and one God for mankind
    Ans: Sri Narayan Guru
  58. The Varkari sect in Maharashtra was founded by
    Ans: Dhynaeshwar
  59. God knows man’s virtues and inquires not his caste; in the next world there is no caste. This teaching is of __?
    Ans: Guru Nanak
  60. The author of Kitab-ur-Rehla?
    Ans: Ibn-i-Batuta
  61. ______ is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture?
    Ans: Vimana
  62. The first Indian poetic work in English?
    Ans: Kashi Prasad Ghosh
  63. Santhara is a religious ritual related to ___?
    Ans: Jain
  64. The birth place of Guru Nanak
    Ans: Nankana Sahib
  65. Famous sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya settled in Delhi during the times of __:
    Ans: Akbar
  66. Where is the Tagore Centre for the Study of Culture and Civilization ?
    Ans: Simla
  67. Rajgir Mahotsav is celebrated in _
    Ans: Bihar
  68. Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state of India?
    Ans: Nagaland
  69. In Indian musical terminology, what is the feminine of Raga?
    Ans: Ragini
  70. What term is used for initiation into Sikhism?
    Ans: Pahul
  71. What name was given to the city of Yathrib by Prophet Mohammed?
    Ans: Medina
  72. What is the interval between two ‘Maha Kumbh’ melas at the same place?
    Ans: 12 Years
  73. Who founded ‘Yoga Shastra’ the school of Hindu philosophy
    Ans: Patanjali
  74. The Meenakshi temple at Madurai is the monument of
    Ans: Pandyas
  75. Tirupati temple of Lord Venkateswara is situated in which state
    Ans: Andhra Pradesh
  76. Bhagavata Mela is a folk dance of
    Ans: Andhra Pradesh
  77. Which is the fist takie film
    Ans: The Jazz Singer in 1927
  78. Who is known as Barefoot Painter
    Ans: M.F. Hussain
  79. Who is considered as the father of Jainism
    Ans: Mahavira
  80. The oldest Veda is
    Ans: Rig veda
  81. Ramakrishna Mission was established by
    Ans: Swamy Vivekananda
  82. The Simhastha Kumbh Mela was held at
    Ans: Nasik
  83. Keleucharan Mahapatra was an exponent in
    Ans: Odissi
  84. Sattriya is a classical dance form of which State?
    Ans: Assam
  85. Which is the folk dance of Andhra Pradesh?
    Ans: Kolattam
  86. Who had introduced Police system in India?
    Ans: Lord Cornwallis
  87. Which of the raga is not composed by Tansen?
    Ans: Deepak Raga
  88. Badaam Halwa is a popular __________ dish
    Ans: Mugulai
  89. Which imaginary place is used in R.K. Narayan’s stories?
    Ans: Malgudi
  90. Which novel Rabindra Nath Tagore won the Noble Prize for?
    Ans: Gitanjali
  91. Who has written famous novel ‘Devdas’?
    Ans: Saratchandra Chattopadhyay
  92. ‘Panchatantra’ is originally written by _____________.
    Ans: Vishnu Sharma
  93. Which Veda Sanskrit literature has begun from?
    Ans: Rigveda
  94. The universities of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay were founded in the year—
    Ans: 1857
  95. The local name of Mohanjodaro is—
    Ans: Mound of the Dead
  96. The first railway line in India was opened in the year—
    Ans: 1853
  97. Shivaji died in the year—
    Ans: 1680
  98. In which century did the famous Chinese pilgrim Fahien visit India ?
    Ans: 5th century A.D.
  99. Who was the Hindu king shown playing veena on the ancient-coins ?
    Ans: Samudra Gupta
  100. Mahabalipuram was established by the—
    Ans: Pallavas

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