Correct Answer: A [Mallikarjuna- Andhra Pradesh]
Notes: The temple of Lord Mallikarjuna is situated in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is situated in the town of Srisailam on the banks of River Patalganga Krishna. Srisailam mountain is looked upon reverentially as the Kailash of South. The temple situated here is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is among the 12 Jyotirlingas in India.

Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes: Zikir and Zari represent a musical genre of Assam; they are a group of devotional songs prevalent among the Muslims of Assam. Although Zikir and Zari are similar in tune, Zikir songs embody the teaching of Islam whereas the Zari songs are based on the tragic episodes of the Karbala tragedy.

Correct Answer: A [Pune]
Notes: The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) is headquartered at Pune, Maharashtra. It has three regional offices at Bangalore, Calcutta and Thiruvananthapuram. NFAI was established as a media unit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in February 1964.

Correct Answer: D [Pongal]
Notes: Pongal is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Tamil people in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry in India. It is also a major Tamil festival in Sri Lanka. It is a harvest celebration or a “thanksgiving” festival since it is held to thank the Sun God and Lord Indra for helping farmers in growing higher-yielding crops. Throughout the celebration, people reject old possessions and welcome new ones.

Correct Answer: C [Mallakhambha]
Notes: Rouff is the traditional folk dance of Kashmir, performed solely by the women on festive occasions. Chhau is a semi classical Indian dance with martial, tribal and folk origins in the eastern Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Mallakhamba, a traditional Indian sport in which a gymnast performs aerial yoga postures and wrestling grips in concert with a vertical stationary or hanging wooden pole, originated in Maharashtra during the 12th century, as a form of training for wrestlers. The sport didn’t become visible in practice and well recorded until the 18th century when it was revived by Balambhatdada Deodhar, the fitness instructor of Peshwa Baji Rao II during the reign of the Peshwas.

Correct Answer: A [Mizoram]
Notes: Lusei language is the common language spoken in Mizoram. Originally Lusei was spoken by only a particular group of the Mizos known as Lusei group, other Mizo groups speak their own dialect. The Mizo language is mainly based on Lusei dialect but it has also derived many words from its surrounding Mizo subtribes and sub-clan.

Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes: Malwa painting style developed in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, hence it is known as the Malwa style. It is a part of Rajput style in a way because in this also the main theme of the painting is king, war, etc. The main examples of Malwa style are the series of Rasik Priya (1634), ‘Amrushtak’ (1652), and series of Ragamala (1680) painted by Madhodas, etc.

Correct Answer: A [Pala Painting]
Notes: Bihar and Bengal were the main centers of Pala Painting. It is a major Indian painting style. The Pala style of painting developed particularly during the reign of Pala dynasty rulers Dharmapala and Devapala in Bengal from the 9th to the 12th century. The themes of the Pala style have been influenced by Buddhism. The themes of this style were Buddhist and Jain stories.

Correct Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes: The practice of Gond is from the Gondi tribe of Madhya Pradesh, the largest tribal community of India. This art form is inspired by nature and expresses the relationship between man and other living beings. This style of art includes a lot of lines and dot work. Each artwork is a story that is painted in vibrant colors such as red, blue, yellow, and white, made from natural ingredients such as cow dung, plantain plants, flowers, and soot.

Correct Answer: B [Chandel dynasty]
Notes: The idols of Khajuraho temple were made by Chandel dynasty. The temple of Khajuraho was built by the Chandel dynasty Rajput kings.