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HPSC 2022 — Art & Culture Questions with Answers

All 11 Art & Culture previous-year questions from HPSC 2022, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Mughal Architecture

   Match the following details about Shah Jahan's construction activities: a. Moti Masjid b. Jahangir's Mausoleum c. Extensive use of calligraphy d. first commissioned after becoming emperor i. Lahore ii. Taj Mahal iii. Peacock Throne iv. Agra

   • a)a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
   • b)a-i, b-iv, c-iii, d-ii
   • c)a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
   • d)a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii
2. Q2.Temple Architecture

   Arrange the following temple constructions in chronological order (from most ancient to the recent times): a. Rebuilding of Madurai Meenakshi temple by the Nayaks b. Vitthala Temple at Hampi c. Group of temples at Pattadakal d. Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur

   • a)a, b, c, d
   • b)c, d, b, a
   • c)c, b, d, a
   • d)a, b, d, c
3. Q3.Indian Paintings

   a. Manjusha Art is an art form of Angadesh, present day Bhagalpur. b. The main colours used in this art form are Pink, Green and Yellow only Which of the above statement/ statements are correct

   • a)Only a
   • b)Only b
   • c)Both a and b
   • d)Neither a nor b
4. Q4.Indian Paintings

   Match List - I with List - II List - I A. Kilakot B. Kohbar C. Thia-badia D. Morakuti List - II I. Madhubani II. Patachitra III. Sanjhi IV. Picchvai Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • a)A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
   • b)A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
   • c)A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
   • d)A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
5. Q5.Bhakti Movement

   Which among the following were women Adayar saints of South Indian Bhakti Movement? A. Karaikal Ammaiyar B. Godadevi C. Isaignaaniyar D. Akka Mahadevi E. Mangayarkkarasiyar Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • a)A, B, D only
   • b)D, C, E only
   • c)A, C, E only
   • d)B, C, D only
6. Q6.Indian Paintings

   Match List - I with List - II List - I A. Mata ni pachedi B. Sanjhi C. Phad D. Saura Paintings List - II I. Uttar Pradesh II. Gujarat III. Odisha IV. Rajasthan Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

   • a)A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
   • b)A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
   • c)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
   • d)A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
7. Q7.Indian Textiles

   Match List - I: Name of the Variety Units with List - II: Textile List - I A. Shabnam B. Mashru C. Dhabla D. Chintz List - II I. Wool II. Cotton III. Muslin IV. Cotton and Silk mix Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

   • a)A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
   • b)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
   • c)A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
   • d)A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
8. Q8.Ancient Indian Culture

   "AshtaPada" in ancient India referred to

   • a)A marriage ritual
   • b)An Asura with eight legs
   • c)Game of chess
   • d)Cavalry unit comprising of eight horses
9. Q9.Indian Cinema

   Which of the following statements are incorrect? 1. Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory body regulating the public exhibition of films. 2. The film 'Raja Harishchandra' produced by Dadasaheb Phalke was released after the passing of the Indian Cinematograph Act, 1920. 3. CBFC launched its online portal ‘e-cinepramaan’ in 2015 to modernize and digitize film certification process. 4. The Advisory Panels which assist the regional offices of CBFC in examination of film comprise of members who have been nominated by the Central Govt. for a period of two years.

   • a)1 and 2 only
   • b)2 and 3 only
   • c)3 and 4 only
   • d)1 and 4 only
10. Q10.Cultural Institutions

    Which of the following statements are true about Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)? 1. IGNCA is an autonomous trust set up by the Government of India under the Ministry of Culture. 2. It has started post-graduate diploma courses to train manpower in the specialized field of heritage conservation and management. 3. As a part of its mandate, it has to prepare the National Register on Built Heritage and Sites and the National Register on Antiquities. 4. It is the nodal agency for the National Mission for Manuscripts.

    • a)1, 2 and 3 only
    • b)2, 3 and 4 only
    • c)1, 3 and 4 only
    • d)1, 2 and 4 only
11. Q11.Government Cultural Initiatives

    Which of the Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Engagement Matrix between States and UTs is incorrect? 1. Gujarat : Chhattisgarh 2. Maharashtra : Odisha 3. Goa : Karnataka 4. Chandigarh and Puducherry : Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

    • a)1 only
    • b)2 only
    • c)3 only
    • d)4 only