Art & Culture - 2026 PYQ

Question 8 of 9

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the :

A Agra Gharana B Gwalior Gharana C Patiala Gharana D Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

Clear Selection

Question 9 of 9

Consider the following statements with regard to the film 'Boong':

1. The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children's and Family Film category.
2. The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.
3. This is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1, 2 and 3 B 2 and 3 only C 1 and 2 only D 3 only

Clear Selection

Question 10 of 9

Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct ?
1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley.
2. In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size.
3. The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia.

Select the answer using the code given below :

A 1 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

Clear Selection

Question 11 of 9

Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music ?

A Nat Bhairavi B Kamavardhini C Hanumatodi D Dheera Shankarabharanam

Clear Selection

Question 12 of 9

Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is **not** included ?

A Deva (gods) B Yaksha (demi-gods) C Manushya (humans) D Tiryancha (animals and plants)

Clear Selection

Question 13 of 9

The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :

A A joyous folk dance B Buddha in a meditative pose C The depiction of Shiva and Parvati on Kailasha D Samudramanthan (Churning of the Ocean)

Clear Selection

Question 14 of 9

Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara ?

1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami
2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole
3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal

Select the answer using the code given below :

A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 only D 3 and 4

Clear Selection

Question 15 of 9

What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography ?

A The meditation of the Buddha B The Buddha's First Sermon C The Buddha's Mahaparinibbana D The Buddha's Mahabhinishkramana

Clear Selection

Question 16 of 9

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct ?

1. They acted as army fortresses.
2. They were recreation centres of the Royals and Nobles.
3. They were burial grounds of the Royals and Nobles.
4. They were battle drill centres of the Royals and Nobles.

Select the answer using the code given below :

A 1 only B 1 and 3 C 3 only D 2 and 4

Clear Selection