Art & Culture Current Affairs MCQs
21. ‘Jallikattu’ is an event celebrated in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami flagged off the famous jallikattu event at Alanganallur in Madurai District of the state.
Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport traditionally organised in the state, as an important part of the Pongal Festival called the ‘Maatu Pongal’. Amidst concerns on animal rights, the event is continued after the state passed an ordinance to conserve the tradition.
22. What is the name of Traditional kite flying festival celebrated in Bangladesh?
[A] Shakti
[B] Shakrain
[C] Srushti
[D] Patang
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Correct Answer: B [Shakrain]
Notes:
The traditional kite flying festival of Bangladesh Shakrain was celebrated in several parts of Dhaka on Thursday.
This is a centuries old tradition that is celebrated on the last day of Bengali month of Paush. On this occasion, people engage themselves in kite flying and fireworks among many other recent additions like ‘DJ Party’.
23. India’s first Labour Movement Museum is to be launched in which state/UT?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] West Bengal
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
India’s first Labour Movement Museum is to be launched in the Houseboat tourism hub, Alappuzha in the state of Kerala.
The Museum aims to showcase the history of world labour movement, by showcasing the important documents of the World Labour movement and the exhibits of Kerala’s labour movement. Conservation architect Dr Benny Kuriakose is leading the project of outlay Rs 9.95 Crore.
24. ‘Toshali National Crafts Mela’, which was making news recently, was organised in which state/UT?
[A] Odisha
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
The Toshali National Crafts Mela is annually organised in the state of Odisha. This year, the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently inaugurated the event.
Many artisans from across the state and from many parts of the counry showcased their products in the handloom and handicraft fair. State Handicrafts Award and State Kalakruti Award were also presented to exceptional artisans.
25. Pattachitra, which was making news recently, is a popular art form of which state/UT?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] Jammu &Kashmir
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
Pattachitra is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. It is a traditional style of painting performed on a cloth-based scroll.
This unique artform is known for its intricate artistic work and details about the mythological stories. Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the name of a Orissa student in his Mann ki Baat radio programme, for practising the art form during Covid-19.
26. Mandu festival, which was making news recently, is celebrated in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The three-day Mandu Festival began at Mandu, the historic town of Madhya Pradesh. The state also inaugurated Dino Adventure Park & Fossils Museum.
During the Mandu Utsav, Handicrafts related to handmade art are displayed to encourage local artisans. Dinosaur Park is the country’s first modern fossil park to display 24 eggs and various fossils of dinosaurs.
27. Which Union Ministry is to organise an event named ‘Mushaira’, in which poets across the country recite their poems?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of Minority Affairs
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Minority Affairs]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs is to organise a ‘Mushaira’ event, in which renowned poets from across the country will recite their poems.
The event is to be conducted on February 20, 2021, on the theme ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’. Mushaira, which is regarded as a poetic symposium is part of the Culture of India and Pakistan. It aims to make younger generation aware of the country’s art and culture.
28. ‘Pahela Phagun’, the spring festival, is celebrated in which country?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Nepal
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The first day of the spring called ‘Pahela Phagun’ is celebrated in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The country’s top cultural organisations including the Bangladesh Shilpa Kala Academy held programmes to celebrate the beginning of the spring.
On account of the Covid pandemic, the traditional programme of ‘Basanta Utsab’ at the Fine Arts faculty in Dhaka university was cancelled.
29. Which Indian state hosts the famous ‘Khajuraho Dance Festival’?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Khajuraho city in the state of Madhya Pradesh has several ancient Hindu and Jain temples. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The six-day Khajuraho Dance Festival began on the temple premises after 44 years. ASI had cancelled the permission as there were reports of destruction of monuments and defacement of idols. For the last 44 years, the festival was organised in open grounds.
30. ‘A historic painting created over 17000 years ago by Aboriginal artists has been identified’ in which country?
[A] China
[B] Australia
[C] India
[D] Greece
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
A historic kangaroo painting created over 17,000 years ago by Aboriginal artists has been identified in Australia.
This is claimed to be the oldest intact rock art of Australia. The two-metre-long artwork has been found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
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