100+ Indian art and Culture MCQ for Competitive exams : UPSC & SSC

 Indian Art and Culture: MCQ for UPSC & SSC [2023]

India is always a point of attraction for its rich culture and Heritage . The Beauty of Indian Art and culture reflects from the Ancient Civilizations to the Modern trends.

Here in this article, some of the very important Indian art and culture MCQ questions and Answers were discussed. 

These Indian art and culture MCQ questions and answers are referenced from the Nitin Singhania book and NCERT books ,which can be follow by the most of the UPSC and Competitive exams aspirants in the India .This books offers the Complex topics and Comprehensive syllabus in easy understanding of topics and Concepts. 

Mcq on Art and Culture from NCERT also asked in the Different State level PCS exams and SSC exams. 

Here we overview the some of the important major topics of Indian art and culture. These Indian art and Culture Objective MCQ questions are mostly asked in the Indian Competitive exams. 

In the UPSC exam pattern the India Culture and heritage Questions asked in the Preliminary and Main exams and also same importance for The State PCS exams, but the patterns and Syllabus are Varies from topics. 

Indian art and Culture topics and Chapters are Comprehensive and Broad, So here we only Focused the Latest informational Topic, which are frequently asked in the Competitive exams. 

Indian art and Culture Topics : 

* Indian Paintings 

* indian Music and Culture 

* Coins in Ancient and Medical India 

* Indian art 

* indian Architecture, Sculpture and Pottery

* Indian Dance forms 

* Indian Cinema 

* Fairs and Festivals of india

* Indian theatre forms

* Languages in India 

* Religions in India 

* Indian culture in abroad 

* Indian Science and Technology in abroad

* Visual and Performing Arts

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 Indian art and Culture MCQ Questions and Answers :

These Selected Indian art and culture MCQ with answers Explanations are important for UPSC prelims and SSC CGL exams. For UPSC mains the Art and heritage Questions patterns and Syllabus are Different and also Cover all the Broad topics. 

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Indian art and culture Syllabus and Patterns

1. Who is known as the "Father of Indian Modern Art" ?

a) Amrita Sher-Gil

b) Raja Ravi Varma

c) Rabindranath Tagore

d) Abanindranath  Tagore

Ans : B 

2. Which of te following Paintings is the not the  Bodhisattva in tribhanga pose ? 

 ? 

a) Vajrapani

b) Manjusri 

c) Lepakshi

d) Padmapani 

Ans: C 

Note : Bodhisattva in tribhanga pose ( Vajrapani[buddha power], Manjusri [ Buddha's wisdom] and Padmapani[ Buddha's Compassion]) 

3. Which of the following is not a UNESCO heritage site  ? 

a) Ajanta Caves

b) Ellora Caves 

c) Elephanta Caves 

d) Udayagiri caves 

Ans : D 

4. Which of the following is the last site till now to be enlisted as UNESCO heritage site in " Culture " ? 

A) Taj Mahal, Agra

b) Konark Sun Temple, Odisha 

c) Dholavira, Gujrat

d) Jaipur city, Rajasthan

Ans : C

Note : Dholavira : " A Harrapan city " Enlisted in 2021.

5. Which of the following is the First painting of Amrita Sher - Gil ? 

a) Three girls

b) Sleeping Women 

c) Two elephants 

d) Hill women 

Ans : A 

6. The Warli style of paintings are associated with which state in India?

a) Rajasthan

b) Madhya Pradesh

c) Maharashtra

d) Gujarat

Ans : C 

7. Replicas of ajanta painting was made by _________ ? 

a) James Wales

b)Ganga ram Tanbat 

c) Pestonji Bomanji 

d) John Griffits 

Ans : C 

8. Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of buddha? 

1. Avanti 

2. Kosala 

3. Kosala

 

4. Magadha 

Select the correct answer using the code given below? 

a) 1,2 and 3

b) 1 and 2 only 

c) 3 and 4 only 

4) 1,3 and 4 

Ans : C ( Kosala and Magadha) 

9.The concept of fire temples is related to which religion? 

a) Hinduism 

b) Judaism 

c) Zoroastrianism

d) Jainism 

Ans : C 

Note : Fire temple is the place of Zoroastrianism (Persia). 

10. Chaturanga, a sport in ancient times is presently played by the name of ? 

a) Judo

b) Martial arts

c) Chess 

d) Wrestling

Ans : C 

Note : "Chaturanga" meaning four bodies , in ancient time Chaturanga mention in epic Mahabharata as (Dyut krida or Dice ) game was played between Kauravas and the pandavas.  

FAQ : 

1.What is Indian art and Culture? 

Ans : Indian art and culture reflects he rich heritage and tradition of India.

 2. How many Questions are asked in the UPSC exams from Art and Culture ? 

Ans : In UPSC there is no fix Questions from the Art and Culture section. As per UPSC trend analysis Around 10 to 12 Questions asked from art and Culture . 

3.Which is the best book for Indian art and culture for competitive exams? 

And : Indian art and culture by "Nitin Singhania Latest edition" for UPSC and State Civil service examinations. This book Covers all the art and culture topics and It's section in a informative way. So Most of the UPSC aspirants love to read and Clear the exams. 

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