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Art & Culture — Questions with Solutions

6 solved Art & Culture questions from General Awareness, as asked in SSC CGL and other SSC exams. Read the answer and explanation below, then practise the full set in the practice section.

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Q1. Which option accurately describes the development of Indian classical music traditions?

भारतीय शास्त्रीय संगीत परंपराओं के विकास का कौन सा विकल्प सटीक रूप से वर्णन करता है?

  1. A. Jatis developed from ragas according to early scriptures
  2. B. The 72-mela system originated with Bharata in the 13th century
  3. C. Folk traditions initially relied on mela and grama scales
  4. D. Ragas derived from jatis, with 72-mela system by Venkatamakhi

Solution

Historically, Ragas evolved from ancient Jatis. The 72-melakarta system for organizing ragas was later formalized by Venkatamakhi.

Q2. Which traditional percussion instrument is commonly used in folk performances of Rajasthan and resembles a pair of small drums?

राजस्थान के लोक प्रदर्शनों में आमतौर पर इस्तेमाल होने वाला कौन सा पारंपरिक ताल वाद्य यंत्र (percussion instrument) छोटे ढोल की एक जोड़ी जैसा दिखता है?

  1. A. Algoza
  2. B. Khartal
  3. C. Nagara
  4. D. Dholak

Solution

Although Nagara is a pair of drums, the official answer key marks Dholak as the intended answer for this specific exam question.

Q3. Consider the following pairs of folk dances and the states with which they are associated: 1. Yakshagana - Karnataka 2. Chhau - Odisha 3. Rouf - Himachal Pradesh 4. Lai Haraoba - Manipur. Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

लोक नृत्यों और उनसे जुड़े राज्यों के निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें: 1. यक्षगान - कर्नाटक 2. छऊ - ओडिशा 3. रऊफ - हिमाचल प्रदेश 4. लाई हरोबा - मणिपुर। ऊपर दिए गए कौन से युग्म सही सुमेलित हैं?

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

Solution

Rouf is associated with Jammu and Kashmir, not Himachal Pradesh. Thus, pair 3 is incorrect.

Q4. Consider the following statements about Mathura school of art beyond sculptures: 1. A terracotta female figurines with elaborate ornaments were widely produced. 2. Decorated railings with narrative panels were found at ancient shrines. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

मथुरा कला शैली के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: 1. विस्तृत आभूषणों वाली टेराकोटा महिला मूर्तियों का व्यापक रूप से उत्पादन किया गया था। 2. प्राचीन मंदिरों में कथा पैनलों (narrative panels) के साथ सजाए गए रेलिंग पाए गए थे। उपरोक्त में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

  1. A. Only 1 is correct
  2. B. Only 2 is correct
  3. C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Solution

Both statements accurately describe the characteristics and findings associated with the Mathura School of Art.

Q5. Which traditional percussion instrument is commonly used in folk performances of Rajasthan and resembles a pair of small drums?

राजस्थान के लोक प्रदर्शनों में आमतौर पर इस्तेमाल होने वाला कौन सा पारंपरिक ताल वाद्य यंत्र (percussion instrument) छोटे ढोल की एक जोड़ी जैसा दिखता है?

  1. A. Algoza
  2. B. Khartal
  3. C. Nagara
  4. D. Dholak

Solution

Although Nagara is a pair of drums, the official answer key marks Dholak as the intended answer for this specific exam question.

Q6. Consider the following pairs of folk dances and the states with which they are associated: 1. Yakshagana - Karnataka 2. Chhau - Odisha 3. Rouf - Himachal Pradesh 4. Lai Haraoba - Manipur. Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

लोक नृत्यों और उनसे जुड़े राज्यों के निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें: 1. यक्षगान - कर्नाटक 2. छऊ - ओडिशा 3. रऊफ - हिमाचल प्रदेश 4. लाई हरोबा - मणिपुर। ऊपर दिए गए कौन से युग्म सही सुमेलित हैं?

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

Solution

Rouf is associated with Jammu and Kashmir, not Himachal Pradesh. Thus, pair 3 is incorrect.