- Which of the following is a classical dance form originating in the state of Kerala?
A. Kathakali
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Mohiniyattam
Answer: D. Mohiniyattam
- Which famous Indian musician is known for his mastery of the flute and for collaborating with Western musicians such as Jean-Pierre Rampal and Yehudi Menuhin?
A. Ustad Zakir Hussain
B. Pandit Ravi Shankar
C. Hariprasad Chaurasia
D. Ustad Ali Akbar Khan
Answer: C. Hariprasad Chaurasia
- Which of the following is a traditional Indian percussion instrument that is commonly used in Sufi music?
A. Sitar
B. Tabla
C. Dhol
D. Dafli
Answer: B. Tabla
- Which famous Indian painter is known for his use of vibrant colors and for depicting everyday life in rural Bengal?
A. Jamini Roy
B. M.F. Hussain
C. Raja Ravi Varma
D. Amrita Sher-Gil
Answer: A. Jamini Roy
- Which of the following is a classical dance form originating in the state of Karnataka?
A. Kathakali
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Yakshagana
Answer: D. Yakshagana