INDIAN CULTURE MCQS | JKSSB FAA MCQ
1. The Rigveda is the oldest existing Indo-Aryan scripture. True or False?
(a) True (b) False
Answer: (a) True
2. Which classical dance form originated in Tamil Nadu?
(a) Bharatanatyam (b) Odissi (c) Kathak (d) Kuchipudi
Answer: (d) Kuchipudi
3. The Khajuraho temples are famous for their intricate carvings depicting what aspect of life?
(a) Religious themes (b) War stories (c) Erotic art (d) Everyday life
Answer: (c) Erotic art
4. In which Indian state is the Hornbill Festival celebrated?
(a) Nagaland (b) Arunachal Pradesh (c) Meghalaya (d) Sikkim
Answer: (a) Nagaland
5. Who wrote the national anthem of India, Jana Gana Mana?
(a) Rabindranath Tagore (b) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (c) Mirza Ghalib (d) Muhammad Iqbal
Answer: (a) Rabindranath Tagore
6. Which ancient Indian emperor is credited with building the Grand Trunk Road?
(a) Ashoka (b) Chandragupta Maurya (c) Sher Shah Suri (d) Akbar
Answer: (c) Sher Shah Suri
7. Which mountain range separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?
(a) Vindhya Range (b) Aravalli Range (c) Himalayas (d) Western Ghats
Answer: (c) Himalayas
8. What is the significance of the Kumbh Mela festival in Hinduism?
(a) Celebrating the birth of a god (b) Marking the beginning of a new era (c) Bathing in the sacred rivers to wash away sins (d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
9. Which Indian martial art form is known for its use of sticks?
(a) Kalaripayattu (b) Silambam (c) Gatka (d) Mardani Khala
Answer: (c) Gatka
10. What is the traditional attire worn by women in Jammu and Kashmir?
(a) Sari (b) Salwar kameez (c) Pheran (d) Ghagra choli
Answer: (c) Pheran
11. Which Indian musical instrument is associated with snake charming?
(a) Shehnai (b) Sitar (c) Tabla (d) Pungi
Answer: (d) Pungi
12. The Indian epic Mahabharata is the longest poem ever written. True or False?
(a) True (b) False
Answer: (a) True
13. Which Indian state is known as the “Land of Spices”?
(a) Kerala (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Karnataka (d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (a) Kerala
14. Which Indian festival celebrates the victory of good over evil?
(a) Dussehra (b) Diwali (c) Holi (d) Eid
Answer: (a) Dussehra
15. Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?
(a) Babur (b) Akbar (c) Jahangir (d) Shah Jahan
Answer: (a) Babur
16. Which Indian city is known as the “City of Lakes”?
(a) Udaipur (b) Jaisalmer (c) Jaipur (d) Jodhpur
Answer: (a) Udaipur
17. Which Indian saint is known for his message of non-violence?
(a) Guru Nanak (b) Kabir (c) Mirabai (d) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: (d) Mahatma Gandhi
18. Which Indian classical language is spoken in Tamil Nadu?
(a) Hindi (b) Marathi (c) Bengali (d) Tamil
Answer: (d) Tamil
19. The Indian government celebrates the Republic Day on which date?
(a) January 26 (b) August 15 (c) October 2 (d) November 26
Answer: (a) January 26
20. What is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir?
Answer:-
- Kashmiri: Spoken by around 7 million people primarily in the Kashmir Valley.
- Dogri: Spoken by around 3.5 million people in the Jammu region.
- Urdu: Spoken by around 3 million people, particularly in Muslim communities across the territory.
- Hindi: Widely understood and used in administration and education.
- English: Used for some governmental and legislative purposes.
This decision was made in 2020 with the passing of the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act. The act emphasizes the importance of promoting and developing all five languages within the territory.
So, while none of these languages is the sole official language, they all hold equal status and play vital roles in the cultural and administrative landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.
