SSC CGL Art & Culture GK Questions 2026 — Top 50 Most Expected PYQs

Which classical dance form is associated with the state of Tamil Nadu and is considered one of the oldest classical dance traditions in India?

Sattriya, the 8th classical dance form recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, belongs to which state?

Mohiniyattam, the classical dance form known as the 'Dance of the Enchantress', belongs to which Indian state?

Kuchipudi classical dance form originated in which state and takes its name from a village in that state?

Manipuri classical dance is associated with the devotional traditions of which deity and predominantly uses which characteristic movement?

How many classical dance forms are officially recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi of India?

Bhangra and Giddha are the most famous folk dances of which Indian state?

Bihu, the most popular folk dance of Assam, is performed during which festival?

Garba and Dandiya Raas folk dances are traditionally associated with which Indian state and which festival?

The Kalbelia folk dance, which has received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition, belongs to which state?

Chhau dance, inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010, is practiced in which three Indian states?

Lavani, a popular folk dance form known for its energetic tempo and rhythmic beats, is associated with which state?

The Nagara style of temple architecture, found predominantly in North India, is characterized by which main feature?

The Dravida style of temple architecture, found in South India, is distinguished by which characteristic tower?

The famous Konark Sun Temple in Odisha was built during the reign of which king and is designed in the form of which vehicle?

The Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh, famous for their nagara-style architecture and erotic sculptures, were built by which dynasty?

The Vesara style of temple architecture is a blend of which two major architectural styles?

The Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur, one of the largest temples in India, was built by which Chola king?

Shehnai, the famous Indian wind instrument associated with auspicious occasions, was made internationally famous by which maestro?

Which of the following is the correct classification of the Tabla — one of India's most popular percussion instruments?

What is the key difference between Hindustani and Carnatic classical music traditions of India?

Pt. Ravi Shankar, India's most internationally acclaimed classical musician, was a maestro of which instrument?

Madhubani painting (also known as Mithila painting), famous for its geometric patterns and natural dyes, is a traditional art form from which state?

Warli painting, using simple geometric shapes like circles, triangles and squares on a dark background, originates from which state?

Pattachitra painting, known for its intricate details and mythological themes related to Lord Jagannath, belongs to which Indian state?

Tanjore painting, known for its rich use of gold foil, semi-precious stones, and glass beads, is a classical art form from which state?

Gond painting, a tribal art form known for depicting the natural world and mythology through intricate dots and lines, belongs to which state?

The Hornbill Festival, often called the "Festival of Festivals," is celebrated annually in the first week of December in which state?

The Pushkar Camel Fair, one of the world's largest camel fairs, is held annually in which state?

The Thrissur Pooram, considered the "mother of all poorams" and famous for its spectacular elephant processions and fireworks, is celebrated in which state?

Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious gathering, was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in which year?

Yoga was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in which year?

Durga Puja in Kolkata was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in which year?

Garba of Gujarat was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in which year?

Kutiyattam, the oldest surviving theatre tradition in the world, was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Heritage list in 2008. It belongs to which state?

Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana, was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Heritage list in 2008. The most famous Ramlila is performed in which city?

Phulkari, the traditional embroidery work done on shawls and clothing, is associated with which Indian state?

Kondapalli toys, brightly painted wooden toys depicting gods, animals, and rural life, are made in which state?

The Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honour, was first awarded in which year and to which writer?

Sangeet Natak Akademi, the apex body for performing arts in India, was established in which year?

Theyyam, a ritualistic folk art form where performers embody deities and ancestral spirits, is mainly performed in which state?

The Chikankari embroidery, known for its delicate white thread work, is a traditional craft associated with which Indian city?

The Natyashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on the performing arts, was written by which sage?

Yakshagana, a traditional theatrical form combining dance, music, dialogue, costume, and make-up, is associated with which state?

The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, famous for their ancient Buddhist paintings and sculptures, belong to which period?

The Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are unique because they contain religious monuments of how many different faiths?

The Dokra art form, one of the world's oldest non-ferrous metal casting traditions using the lost-wax technique, is practiced by tribal communities in which region?

The Ghoomar folk dance, performed by Rajput women in a swirling circular motion in a traditional ghaghra choli, is associated with which state?

Which Indian classical music form involves the alternating solo performances of two musicians on the same stage, building on each other's improvisations?

The Sangeet Natak Akademi Ratna (Akademi Ratna), the highest honour given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, has been awarded to which famous classical singer who popularised Carnatic music globally?