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1. Tusu Parab is the harvest festival of which Indian state?

A) Odisha

B) Gujarat

C) West Bengal

D) Bihar

Answer: C) West Bengal

Explanation: Tusu Parab is a popular harvest festival celebrated mainly in the rural areas of West Bengal during the month of Paush (December-January). It involves folk songs and rituals to worship the goddess Tusu.

2. The classical dance form 'Kuchipudi' belongs to which Indian state?

A) Tamil Nadu

B) Andhra Pradesh

C) Karnataka

D) Odisha

Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: Kuchipudi originated from Andhra Pradesh and is known for its graceful movements and strong narrative elements.

3. 'Kathakali' is a folk dance prevalent in which state?

A) Kerala

B) Tamil Nadu

C) Karnataka

D) Andhra Pradesh

Answer: A) Kerala

Explanation: Kathakali is a classical dance drama from Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes and expressive gestures.

4. Where is the Rath Yatra celebrated in honor of Lord Jagannath?

A) Puri

B) Varanasi

C) Dwarka

D) Mathura

Answer: A) Puri

Explanation: Rath Yatra is a famous chariot festival held annually in Puri, Odisha, dedicated to Lord Jagannath.

5. Madhubani painting is a folk painting style from which Indian state?

A) Bihar

B) Gujarat

C) Rajasthan

D) Odisha

Answer: A) Bihar

Explanation: Madhubani painting originated in the Mithila region of Bihar and is known for intricate patterns and mythological themes.

6. Pulikkali, a folk art form where performers paint themselves like tigers, is from which state?

A) Kerala

B) Tamil Nadu

C) Karnataka

D) Andhra Pradesh

Answer: A) Kerala

Explanation: Pulikkali is performed during Onam in Kerala, featuring dancers painted like tigers representing tiger hunting scenes.

7. Which classical dance is named after the village it originated from?

A) Bharatanatyam

B) Kathakali

C) Kuchipudi

D) Kathak

Answer: C) Kuchipudi

Explanation: Kuchipudi is named after the village Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh where it originated.

8. The famous North Indian temple architectural style feature is?

A) Gopura

B) Sikhara

C) Mandapa

D) Vimana

Answer: B) Sikhara

Explanation: Sikhara is a prominent tower or spire over the sanctum in North Indian temples.

9. The hot spring festival 'Losong' is celebrated by which community?

A) Bhutia

B) Lepcha

C) Gorkha

D) Mizo

Answer: A) Bhutia

Explanation: Losong is a new year festival celebrated by the Bhutia community in Sikkim.

10. What is the traditional Assamese dance form?

A) Bihu

B) Kathak

C) Odissi

D) Bharatnatyam

Answer: A) Bihu

Explanation: Bihu dance is a traditional dance form of Assam performed during the Bihu festival marking the Assamese New Year.

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