- Which famous Indian musician is known for his mastery of the santoor and for collaborating with Western musicians such as George Harrison and John McLaughlin?
A. Shivkumar Sharma
B. Zakir Hussain
C. Sultan Khan
D. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Answer: A. Shivkumar Sharma
- Which of the following is a traditional Indian string instrument that is commonly used in Hindustani classical music?
A. Sitar
B. Tabla
C. Bansuri
D. Mridangam
Answer: A. Sitar
- Which famous Indian poet is known for his works such as “Gitanjali” and for being the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Harivansh Rai Bachchan
D. Gulzar
Answer: A. Rabindranath Tagore
- Which of the following is a classical dance form originating in the state of Andhra Pradesh?
A. Kathakali
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Odissi
Answer: C. Kuchipudi
- Which famous Indian painter is known for his distinctive style of combining Indian and Western techniques and for being a co-founder of the Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group?
A. Raja Ravi Varma
B. M.F. Hussain
C. Jamini Roy
D. F.N. Souza
Answer: D. F.N. Souza
