Indian Art and Culture GK Questions
11. ‘Sabai Grass Mats’ are created by Tribal people of which state?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] SIkkim
C [Odisha]
Notes:
Sabai Grass Yoga Mats are created by Tribals of Mayurbhanj, Odisha. They are made using Sabai grass and are renowned for its lightweight and flexibility.
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED) has joined forces with the Ministry of Ayush to provide 34,000 yoga mats ahead of International Yoga Day.
12. Which state/UT hosted the ‘Vitasta’ program to spread its art culture and literature?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Jharkhand
C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Vitasta program was conducted with the aim of spreading the diverse art, culture, literature, craft, and cuisine of Kashmir to every corner of the country.
This series of events, which commenced in Chennai and concluded in Srinagar, witnessed a remarkable level of interest among the youth in understanding and embracing the vibrant Kashmiri culture.
13. Which festival is also called ‘The festival of Sacrifice’ in Islam?
[A] Ramadan
[B] Muharram
[C] Bakrid
[D] Arafat
C [Bakrid]
Notes:
The festival of sacrifice, Eid al-Adha or Bakrid is being celebrated in various parts of the country. It is a significant Muslim festival that billions of people observe across the world.
During this festival, individuals of the Muslim faith come together in unity to offer Salah (prayer) simultaneously. It holds the distinction of being the second major festival among Muslims.
14. Gustav Klimt, who is renowned for ‘The Kiss’ painting is from which country?
[A] Austria
[B] France
[C] Greece
[D] Russia
A [Austria]
Notes:
At a London auction held by Sotheby’s, the final portrait created by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt was sold for USD 108.4 million or 885 crores, making it the highest-priced artwork ever sold at a European auction.
Regarded as one of the most influential decorative painters of the 20th century, Gustav Klimt’s oil on canvas painting, “The Kiss,” created between 1907 and 1908, depicts two lovers in an embrace and is recognized as one of his most iconic masterpieces.
15. Which event has been commemorated as the Dharma Chakra Pravartana Divas by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)?
[A] Ashadha Purnima
[B] Buddha Purnima
[C] Holi
[D] Diwali
A [Ashadha Purnima]
Notes:
Recently, the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) has commemorated Ashadha Purnima as the Dharma Chakra Pravartana Divas at the National Museum in Janpath, New Delhi. The Ashadha Purnima falls every year on the full moon day of the month of Ashadha as per the Indian lunar calendar.
This event holds great significance as it is the annual flagship celebration of the IBC and is considered the second most sacred day for Buddhists, following the Buddha Purnima.
16. ‘Ker Puja’ festival is celebrated in which state/UT?
[A] Tripura
[B] West Bengal
[C] Odisha
[D] Kerala
A [Tripura]
Notes:
Ker Puja, a Hindu festival, occurs a fortnight following Kharchi Puja and pays tribute to Ker, a protective deity. It is mainly observed in Tripura.
It is a century old traditional festival. The area around the royal palace has been notified for Ker Puja, where the rituals are held uninterrupted for more than 30 years.
17. “Namda”, a type of rug is associated with which state/UT?
[A] Puducherry
[B] Goa
[C] Andaman & Nicobar
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
D [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Namda is a type of rug exclusively made in Jammu and Kashmir, by enmeshing wool fibers with water, soap and pressure and then embroidering the resultant fabric.
Nearly 2200 individuals from six districts in Jammu and Kashmir are undergoing training in the endangered Namda craft, as a part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) under Skill India’s Pilot Project.
18. Byculla railway station, India’s oldest railway station, is in which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] New Delhi
[C] West Bengal
[D] Gujarat
A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Byculla railway station is India’s oldest railway station. Following five years of extensive restoration efforts, India’s oldest railway station in central Mumbai, with a remarkable 169-year-old history, has been meticulously revived.
As a result of this remarkable achievement, the station has been honoured with the prestigious Asia Pacific cultural heritage award by UNESCO.
19. ‘Ashura processions’ is associated with which religion?
[A] Hinduism
[B] Jewism
[C] Islam
[D] Sikhism
C [Islam]
Notes:
Shia Muslims around the world take out Ashura processions to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, a grandson of the Prophet, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in present day Iraq
Thousands of Shia Muslims in Srinagar held a Muharram procession for the first time in over three decades, following the government’s permission.
20. Benisagar, which is in the news recently, is a place located in which state?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Haryana
A [Jharkhand]
Notes:
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have stated excavations in Benisagar – which is a village in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district. The excavation has yielded hundreds of artifacts indicating continuous human habitation from the fifth century A.D. until the 16-17 century A.D.
Benisagar has been recognized by the ASI and listed among the top 100 significant archaeological monuments in the country.