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2026Sculpture
Question 1

The Konark Sun Temple is located in which state?

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2026Literature
Question 2

Bihu is a major festival tradition associated with which state?

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2026Sculpture
Question 3

Warli painting is associated primarily with which state?

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2025Sculpture
Question 4

Which temple is a major example of the Kalinga style of architecture?

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2025Literature
Question 5

Which material is strongly associated with Chola-period iconic sculpture?

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2025Sculpture
Question 6

Kalamkari is traditionally associated with which craft?

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2024Painting
Question 7

Which language is most closely associated with Sangam literature?

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2024Dance and Music
Question 8

Yakshagana is a traditional performance form from which state?

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2024Painting
Question 9

Madhubani painting is traditionally associated with which region?

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2024Architecture
Question 10

Which text is a major source on ancient Indian grammar?

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2023Architecture
Question 11

Which instrument is a double-reed wind instrument?

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2023Dance and Music
Question 12

The Great Stupa at Sanchi was originally commissioned under which ruler?

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2022Architecture
Question 13

The Natyashastra is traditionally attributed to which sage?

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2022Painting
Question 14

Sattriya is a classical dance form associated with which state?

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2021Dance and Music
Question 15

The Ajanta caves are especially renowned for which art form?

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2021Literature
Question 16

The Dilwara temples at Mount Abu are associated with which religion?

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2021Dance and Music
Question 17

Which architectural feature is commonly associated with Nagara-style temples?

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2021Painting
Question 18

Kathakali is known for its elaborate makeup and which other feature?

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2021Literature
Question 19

Which is a recognised classical music tradition of India?

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2020Architecture
Question 20

The Sanchi Stupa is primarily associated with which religious tradition?

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