Art and Culture MCQs 1. Who wrote ‘Nur Nama,’ a collection of spiritual teachings? Nund Rishi None Lal Ded Dina Nath Nadim 2. Who introduced the ‘Lol Lyric’ in Kashmiri poetry? Habba Khatoon Lal Ded Arnimal None 3. Which poetess wrote about the pain of exile? Habba Khatoon None Arnimal Rupa Bhavani 4. Which Kashmiri poet wrote nationalist poetry and inspired freedom movements? Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor None Nund Rishi Dina Nath Nadim 5. What is the specialty of Namda rugs? Handwoven with silk Synthetic fiber Made from cotton Made from felted wool Namda rugs are made from felted wool. 6. Which region is famous for Lila poetry? Jammu Rajouri Ladakh Kashmir Kashmir is known for Lila poetry. 7. Which Persian poet’s work was the first Masnavi in Kashmiri? Rasool Mir Mahmud Gami None Waliullah Matoo 8. Which ritual dance is performed in honor of deities? Bhand Pather Hafiz Nagma Dumhal Kud Kud is performed by farmers to honor deities. 9. What is the origin of Phulkari embroidery in Jammu? Domestic art Persian art Royal embroidery Mughal art Phulkari is a traditional embroidery from Jammu. 10. Which Kashmiri shawl is known for its fine wool and passes through a ring? Shahtoosh Shawl Jamavar Shawl Pashmina Shawl Kani Jama Shawl Pashmina Shawls are made from fine wool. 11. Which poetess is known for her mystical poetry ‘Vakhs’? Lal Ded Zinda Kaul None Habba Khatoon 12. Which Kashmiri shawl is now banned? Jamavar Shawl Pashmina Shawl Shahtoosh Shawl Basholi Shawl Shahtoosh Shawls are banned. 13. What is Gabba used for? Table decor Ceiling decor Floor covering Wall decoration Gabba is a decorative wool rug. 14. Who was the first woman to receive a Sahitya Akademi Award for Kashmiri poetry? Nighat Sahiba None Arnimal Pirzada Ghulam Ahmad 15. Which poet won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2017? None Mahmud Gami Dina Nath Nadim Nighat Sahiba 16. What is Tilla work? Gold and silver embroidery Stone inlay Clay modeling Glasswork Tilla work involves gold and silver embroidery. 17. Which Ladakhi dance is performed during Losar Festival? Hafiz Nagma Jabro Rouf Cham Jabro is performed by Ladakhis during Losar Festival. 18. Who introduced modernism in Kashmiri poetry? Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor Dina Nath Nadim Rasool Mir None 19. Which embroidery is known for its fine needlework? Tilla Work Sozni Silk Embroidery Zalakdozi Sozni embroidery is very fine. 20. Which city in Kashmir is famous for walnut wood carving? Baramulla Srinagar Anantnag Poonch Srinagar is known for its intricate walnut wood carving. 21. Which Kashmiri poet led the Progressive Writers’ Movement? None Rahman Rahi Dina Nath Nadim Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor 22. Which men’s dance is performed by the Wattal tribe? Dumhal Bachha Nagma Roul Kud Dumhal dancers plant a banner before performing. 23. Which poetess was known for her Bhakti (devotional) poetry? None Habba Khatoon Rupa Bhavani Arnimal 24. Who translated Sanskrit texts into Kashmiri poetry? None Pandit Narayan Khar Rahman Rahi Rahman Rahi 25. Which folk song of Jammu is sung without musical instruments? Chakri Benthe Bakhan Ladishah A rhythmic folk song without instruments. 26. Which embroidery is commonly found on Pashmina shawls? Sozni Embroidery Phulkari Silk Embroidery Kashidkari Sozni is a fine embroidery style. 27. What are Kashmiri Samovars made of? Copper Brass Silver Tin Samovars are traditional tea kettles made of copper. 28. Which Kashmiri writer is known for their contributions to modern short stories? Dina Nath Nadim Rasool Mir None Akhtar Mohiuddin 29. Which city is famous for silver crafts in Kashmir? Anantnag Handwara Kupwara Srinagar Srinagar is famous for silverwork. 30. What is the main theme of Basholi paintings? Religious themes Historical events Portraits of kings Nature landscapes Basholi paintings often depict religious stories. 31. Which classical Sufi music form originated from Persia? Sufiyana Kalam Bakhan Chakri Ladishah Sufiyana Kalam was brought from Persia in the 15th century. 32. Which Ladakhi dance involves masked performances? Hafiz Nagma Jabro Bachha Nagma Cham Cham is a Buddhist ritual mask dance. 33. Which harvest dance is performed by boys dressed as girls? Bachha Nagma Rouf Jabro Gwatri Bachha Nagma is a harvest dance performed by boys. 34. Which poetess wrote poetry expressing pain and separation from her husband? Habba Khatoon Rupa Bhavani None Dina Nath Nadim 35. Which Kashmiri poet received the Nehru Award? Dina Nath Nadim Dina Nath Nadim None Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor 36. What is the purpose of Kal Baffi carpets? Luxury flooring Outdoor flooring Simple flooring Artificial flooring Kal Baffi carpets are high-quality hand-knotted carpets. 37. Which wood is primarily used in Kashmiri wood carving? Oak wood Cedar wood Walnut wood Rosewood Walnut wood is used for Kashmiri wood carving. 38. Which musical instrument is played during Karkan music? Rabab King Saranda Tumbaknari King has two gourd resonators and is used in Karkan music. 39. Which Sufi dance is performed at Kashmiri weddings? Rouf Hafiz Nagma Bachha Nagma Kud Hafiz Nagma is performed by a female dancer with musicians. 40. Who is known as the ‘John Keats of Kashmir’? Pirzada Ghulam Ahmad None Mahmud Gami Rasool Mir 41. Which material was used for decoration in Basholi paintings? Gold foil Silk threads Beetle wings Natural colors Beetle wings were used for decoration. 42. What is Khatam Band? Handwoven carpets Geometric wooden ceilings Papier-Mâché decor Stone carvings Khatam Band is a decorative wooden ceiling art. 43. Which craft involves making objects from paper pulp? Wood Carving Papier-Mâché Silver Craft Tilla Work Papier-Mâché uses paper pulp. 44. Which painting style is known for its subdued colors and naturalism? Guler Mankot Basholi Kangra Mankot paintings are naturalistic. 45. What is a Kangri used for? Religious ceremonies Cooking Personal heating Warming food Kangri is a traditional heating pot. 46. Who was the famous artist of the Guler-Jasrota painting style? Devidasa Nainsukh Pir Baha-ud-Din Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin Nainsukh was a famous Guler-Jasrota artist. 47. Who primarily performs the Benthe folk song? Gujjars and Bakarwals Kashmiri Pandits Dogras Ladakhis Sung in chorus by Gujjars and Bakarwals. 48. Who was the court poet of Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin? Ganaka Prasasta Uttasoma None Bhattavatara 49. Which wedding dance is performed by women in Jammu? Gwatri Roul Jabro Cham Roul is a festive dance performed at weddings. 50. Who composed ‘Sumran,’ a celebrated Kashmiri poetry collection? None Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor Zinda Kaul Dina Nath Nadim 51. Which folk instrument is played by saints in Jammu? Saranda Tumbaknari Rabab King Saranda is a string instrument used by saints. 52. Which literary form was introduced in Kashmir by Mahmud Gami? Progressive poetry None Masnavi Sufi poetry 53. Which folk song is sung during Kashmiri weddings? Sufiyana Kalam Gwatri Bakhan Wanwun Wanwun is sung in groups to bless the couple. 54. Which Kashmiri flute consists of two joined pieces? Sitar Rabab Santoor Skaling Skaling is a Kashmiri folk instrument with two flutes. 55. Which Lohri festival dance involves peacock models? Wuegi-Nachun Roul Dandaras Jabro Dandaras features peacock models made from bamboo. 56. What is the base material of Papier-Mâché craft? Mud clay Animal skins Cloth pieces Paper pulp Papier-Mâché uses recycled paper. 57. What was the original language of ‘Rajatarangini’? Kashmiri None Persian Sanskrit 58. Who was the founder of the ‘Reshi Order’ in Kashmir? None Mahmud Gami Nund Rishi Lal Ded 59. Which institution promotes Kashmiri literature and culture? None Punjab Arts Council J&K Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages Sahitya Akademi 60. Which painting style originated in Basholi, Jammu & Kashmir? Basholi School Kangra Style Guler-Jasrota School Mankot Style Basholi was the first Pahari painting style. 61. Which folk theatre combines dance and drama? Bhand Pather Heren Kud Cham Bhand Pather is a satirical folk theatre form. 62. Which district is bounded by Srinagar in the north and Anantnag in the south and east? Pulwama Baramulla Anantnag Kupwara Pulwama is bounded by Srinagar in the north and Anantnag in the south and east. 63. Which Kashmiri poet is known for writing modern prose poetry? Dina Nath Nadim None Dina Nath Nadim Rahman Rahi 64. Which dance is performed when the groom’s procession leaves? Bhand Pather Jagarana Rouf Wuegi-Nachun Jagarana is performed during the groom’s departure. 65. What is the primary material for making willow baskets? Coconut fibers Bamboo strips Cedar wood Willow rushes Willow rushes are used for basket weaving. 66. Which ritual dance is performed by Kashmiri Pandit women? Heren Kud Cham Wuegi-Nachun Wuegi-Nachun is a Kashmiri Pandit ritual dance. 67. Which dance is performed by women during Eid? Rouf Bachha Nagma Cham Kud Rouf is a Kashmiri women’s dance for Eid and Ramzan. 68. Which folk music style is performed by Jogis in Udhampur? Benthe Wanwun Bakhan Karak Karak is a ballad-style narration by Jogis. 69. Which traditional jewelry is famous in Rajouri? Kashmiri Kangan Chaunk Phool Silver Crown Kangan Chaunk Phool is a silver headpiece from Rajouri. 70. Which poet is credited with the first Masnavi in Kashmiri? None Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor Mahmud Gami Dina Nath Nadim 71. Who wrote the Kashmiri version of ‘Bhagavad Gita’? Pandit Narayan Khar None Lal Ded Zinda Kaul 72. What is the name of the first Kashmiri Masnavi? Yusuf Zulaikha Sohrab-Rustam Shirin-Farhad Laila Majnu Yusuf Zulaikha was the first Masnavi. 73. Who composed ‘Satach Kahwath,’ a famous Kashmiri drama? Rahman Rahi Pirzada Ghulam Ahmad None Nandlal Kaul 74. Which folk instrument is a clay drum used at weddings? Tumbaknari Sitar King Saranda Tumbaknari is commonly played at celebrations. 75. Which instrument introduced by Zain-ul-Abidin is used in Chakri? Tumbaknari Rabab Santoor King Rabab was introduced from Turkistan. 76. Which metal craft is popular in Kashmir? Ironware Copper and silver Brassware Bronze artifacts Copper and silver crafts are famous in Kashmir. 77. Which 20th-century poet wrote ‘Ramun Raj’? Rasool Mir Nandlal Kaul Pirzada Ghulam Ahmad None 78. Which famous Persian poet had an influence on Kashmiri literature? Dina Nath Nadim None Hafiz Shirazi Jalaluddin Rumi 79. Which ruler promoted art and crafts in Kashmir during the medieval period? Guru Gobind Singh Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin Maharaja Ranjit Singh Maharaja Gulab Singh Zain-ul-Abidin promoted Kashmiri crafts. 80. Which craft is used for ceiling decoration in houseboats? Khatam Band Fresco Painting Mosaic work Hand-painted walls Khatam Band is a wooden ceiling craft. 81. Which folk music form is known for its satire? Rouf Ladishah Sufiyana Kalam Nend Baith Ladishah comments on social and political issues. 82. Which poet wrote about the social issues of Kashmir? Zinda Kaul None Rahman Rahi Nighat Sahiba 83. Which folk theatre dance is performed during Lohri? Bhand Pather Heren Cham Wuegi-Nachun Heren is a folk theatre dance for Lohri. 84. Which material is used in Ladakhi jewelry? Gold and diamonds Amber and pearls Turquoise and coral Silver and jade Ladakhi jewelry features turquoise. 85. Who wrote the earliest historical account of Kashmir, ‘Rajatarangini’? Nund Rishi Lal Ded Kalhana None 86. What is the purpose of wickerwork in Kashmir? Baskets and fire pots Jewelry making Furniture making Rope making Wickerwork is used for utility items. 87. Who introduced Sufi elements into Kashmiri poetry? Dina Nath Nadim Nund Rishi None Mahmud Gami 88. Which embroidery style is done with a hook (Ari)? Sozni Tilla Work Chain Stitch Zalakdozi Chain Stitch uses a hooked needle (Ari). 89. Which poet translated Persian literature into Kashmiri? Waliullah Matoo Rasool Mir Mahmud Gami None 90. Which poet is known for Lila-poetry, a storytelling format? Zinda Kaul Paramananda Dina Nath Nadim None 91. Which musical form is popular at Kashmiri weddings? Bakhan Rouf Sufiyana Kalam Chakri Chakri is a lively folk music played at weddings. 92. Who was the first Kashmiri poet to win the Sahitya Akademi Award? Rahman Rahi Zinda Kaul None Nund Rishi 93. Which instrument is used for Chain Stitch embroidery? Wooden needle Iron needle Silk thread Ari needle Ari needle is used for Chain Stitch. 94. Which technique is used to weave Kani Jama shawls? Cotton weaving Hand painting Silk threads Twill tapestry Twill tapestry is used in Kani weaving. 95. Which poetess’s sorrow is expressed in a Kashmiri folk song? Habba Khatoon Rupa Bhawani Lal Ded Arinmal Habba Khatoon’s song expresses separation from her husband. 96. Who introduced carpet weaving in Kashmir? Raja Kirpal Pal Pandit Narayan Khar Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin Maharaja Hari Singh Carpet weaving was introduced by Zain-ul-Abidin. 97. Which poet is famous for blending Persian and Kashmiri poetry? Waliullah Matoo Pirzada Ghulam Ahmad None Dina Nath Nadim 98. What is the name of the painting series depicting Ramayana in Kashmir? Shangri Ramayana Miniature Art Mughal Art Basholi Miniature Shangri Ramayana is a famous painting series. 99. Which Dogra folk dance is performed at weddings? Kud Geetru Bhand Pather Jagarana Geetru is a Dogra Pahari dance for weddings and festivals. 100. Which Jammu folk instrument is made from gourds? Santoor Skaling King Sitar King is a folk instrument with two gourd resonators. 101. Which Kashmiri folk song is sung by farmers in fields? Gwatri Chakri Nend Baith Benthe Nend Baith helps farmers maintain enthusiasm. 102. Which folk dance combines singing and acting? Rouf Roul Gwatri Cham Gwatri involves narrators singing and dancers enacting stories. 103. Who was known as the father of Kashmiri Ghazal poetry? None Rasool Mir Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor Mahmud Gami 104. Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for Kashmiri poetry? None Mahmud Gami Rahman Rahi Pirzada Ghulam Ahmad 105. Which type of paint is commonly used in Basholi paintings? Synthetic dyes Natural pigments Oil paints Acrylic colors Basholi artists used natural pigments. 106. Who is called ‘Shayar-e-Kashmir’ (Poet of Kashmir)? None Dina Nath Nadim Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor Rasool Mir 107. Which style of painting is considered the first Pahari school? Mankot Kangra Basholi Guler-Jasrota Basholi was the first Pahari painting style. 108. Which Kashmiri instrument has a hundred strings? Santoor Rabab Skaling Sitar Santoor is the main instrument in Sufiyana Kalam. 109. Which region of Jammu is known for bamboo crafts? Kashmir Valley Ladakh Rajouri Jammu region Jammu region is famous for bamboo crafts. 110. Which type of rug is made by recycling old woolen blankets? Silk rugs Wool weaving Gabba Namda Gabba is made from old blankets. 111. Which Kashmiri poet wrote about the struggles of common people? None Rahman Rahi Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor Pirzada Ghulam Ahmad Loading …
