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