India Quiz 142: Indian Culture Quiz

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India Quiz 142: Indian Culture Quiz

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India Quiz 142: Indian Culture Quiz



1. In 2016, which pre-wedding ritual of Bhojpuri-speaking people of Indian descent in Mauritius was inscribed in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List?
Roka
Haldi
Mehendi
Geet-gawai

2. What is a menhir?
A type of traditional Indian musical instrument
A prehistoric single standing stone, often of great size
A sacred text in ancient Mesopotamian culture
A kind of ceremonial headgear worn in Celtic rituals

3. The Gomira Dance, known for its use of elaborate wooden masks, is a traditional folk dance from which Indian state?
Odisha
Assam
West Bengal
Manipur

4. The Gotipua Dance, which is considered a precursor to Odissi classical dance, is traditionally performed by whom?
Young girls in temple courtyards
Elderly male priests
Tribal women during harvest festivals
Young boys dressed as girls

5. Seethakali, a traditional folk performance based on the Ramayana, is performed by which community in Kerala?
Brahmins of Thrissur
Nair warriors of Malabar
Dalit communities during temple festivals
Syrian Christians during harvest celebrations

6. The Yaoshang Festival, often called the Holi of the East, is a major cultural celebration in which Indian state?
Manipur
Assam
Tripura
Meghalaya

7. Hire Benakal, often referred to as the "Hill of Stones," is an important megalithic site located in which Indian state?
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh

8. Vibhutihalli, an important archaeological site known for Neolithic settlements, is located in which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
Telengana
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh

9. The Mudumal Menhirs, an important megalithic site featuring standing stones, are located in which Indian state?
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Telengana
Karnataka

10. The Jadayaswamy Festival is primarily celebrated by which community in Tamil Nadu?
Gounder
Vanniyar
Badaga
Nadar

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