Art & Culture Current Affairs MCQs
41. ‘‘Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala’, the nomination for World Heritage List, are located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Gujarat
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka have been finalised as India’s nomination for World Heritage List for the year 2022-2023.
This was announced by the Union Culture Ministry. The ‘Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala’ are on UNESCO’s Tentative list since 2014.
42. ‘Statue of Equality’ at Hyderabad features which Bhakti Saint?
[A] Ramanujacharya
[B] Vallabhacharya
[C] Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
[D] Madhvacharya
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Correct Answer: A [Ramanujacharya]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad to commemorate the 11th-century Bhakti saint Ramanujacharya.
Ramanuja or Ramanujacharya was a famous Indian philosopher, Hindu theologian and an influential saint of Bhakti Movement. He promoted the idea of equality in all aspects of life including faith, caste and creed.
43. Which Indian state has developed a dedicated ‘Craft Map’, mapping all art forms of the state?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Manipur
[C] Sikkim
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
Mission for Economic Empowerment of Traditional Artisans and Craftsmen (MEETAC), Manipur, and the National Institute of Design have created ‘Craft Map of Manipur’.
It includes all art forms across the state such as the black earthenware crafted by the Tangkhul community without using a potter’s wheel, GI-tagged Manipuri half sari called ‘moirang phee’, ‘Thang’ knifes , products made from ‘kauna’, firm-stemmed grass among others.
44. ‘Khajuraho Dance Festival’ is a famous event organised in which Indian state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Bihar
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The 48th Khajuraho Dance Festival commenced from in Madhya Pradesh. The weeklong festival will be held till February 26, 2022.
The world famous ‘Khajuraho Dance Festival’ is being organized in Khajuraho, located in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The festival is being organized on the theme of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Artists from across the country and the world are performing at the festival.
45. ‘Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)’ functions under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Tourism
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of External Affairs]
Notes:
To popularise traditional Indian crafts among the diplomatic community, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is organising a crafts exhibition-cum-fair in New Delhi.
The fair is named ‘Coalescence: Craft-Culture-Community-Climate’. It will have 22 craft persons from 11 states under five categories. ICCR functions under the Union Ministry of External Affairs.
46. Which institution is the custodian of the Puri Jagannath Temple?
[A] Odisha State Government
[B] Archaeological Survey of India
[C] India Tourism Development Corporation
[D] National Archives of India
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Correct Answer: B [Archaeological Survey of India]
Notes:
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the custodian of the Puri Jagannath Temple, located in Odisha.
ASI has recently written to the Odisha government warning it of the potential threats of the Puri Heritage Corridor project to the structural safety of the Puri Jagannath Temple. The project is undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs 3,200 crore.
47. ‘Sajibu Nongma Panba’ is a traditional festival of which Indian state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Manipur
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Manipur]
Notes:
‘Sajibu Nongma Panba’ is a traditional festival for the followers of the Sanamahism religion in Manipur, as a Lunar New Year.
The day is mostly observed on the first day of the lunar month of Sajibu. Also known as Meetei Cheiraoba or Sajibu Cheiraoba, the festival is celebrated by the Meitei people, one of the largest ethnic communities in Manipur.
48. Gudi Padwa is a traditional festival celebrated in which state of India?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Telangana
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The first day of the lunisolar calendar’s month of Chaitra is celebrated as Gudi Padwa. It is predominantly celebrated in the state of Maharashtra.
The same day is celebrated as Ugadi (Yugadi) in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. It is also celebrated as ‘Chaitra Navratri’ in some other parts of the country.
49. Sarhul Festival is predominantly celebrated in which Indian state?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] West Bengal
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Jharkhand]
Notes:
‘Sarhul Festival’ is the most popular tribal celebration across the state of Jharkhand region. It denotes the beginning of the New Year.
This vibrant festival is celebrated at the beginning of spring every year. This year, it fell on April 4. It is usually celebrated by the tribal communities of the local Sarna religion, especially by the Munda, Ho, and Oraon tribes.
50. ‘Khalsa Saajna Diwas’ is predominantly celebrated by people of which religion in India?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Jainism
[C] Sikhism
[D] Islam
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Correct Answer: C [Sikhism]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Sikhs, on the occasion of Khalsa Saajna Diwas, which marks the anniversary of the beginning of Khalsa Panth.
Recently, a group of 1,949 Sikh pilgrims left for Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib in Pakistan to participate in the religious congregation to be held on the occasion of Khalsa Sajna Diwas.
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