- Who is the author of the famous Indian epic poem, the Mahabharata?
A. Valmiki
B. Vyasa
C. Kalidasa
D. Tulsidas
Answer: B. Vyasa
- Which famous Indian musician is known for his mastery of the sarangi and for collaborating with Western musicians such as David Byrne and Peter Gabriel?
A. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
B. Pandit Ravi Shankar
C. Sultan Khan
D. Hariprasad Chaurasia
Answer: C. Sultan Khan
- Which of the following is a traditional Indian percussion instrument that is commonly used in Bhangra music?
A. Sitar
B. Tabla
C. Dhol
D. Dafli
Answer: C. Dhol
- Which famous Indian painter is known for his use of bold lines and bright colors to depict Indian deities and mythological figures?
A. Raja Ravi Varma
B. M.F. Hussain
C. Jamini Roy
D. Nandalal Bose
Answer: A. Raja Ravi Varma
- Which of the following is a classical dance form originating in the state of Manipur?
A. Kathakali
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Manipuri
Answer: D. Manipuri
