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HPSC 2026 — Art & Culture Questions with Answers

All 10 Art & Culture previous-year questions from HPSC 2026, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Indian Festivals

   Given below are two statements: Statement I : Sangken is a Buddhist festival in Arunachal Pradesh that marks the community's New Year. Statement II : Mopin is an agricultural festival associates with the Garo tribe and aims to drive away evil spirits and ensure prosperity. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • a)Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
   • b)Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
   • c)Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
   • d)Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
   • e)Question not attempted
2. Q2.Temple Architecture

   Consider the following pairs: 1. Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple : Andhra Pradesh 2. Shri Kamakshi Devi Temple : Goa 3. Sun Temple : Odisha How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

   • a)Only one pair
   • b)Only two pairs
   • c)All three pairs
   • d)None of the pairs
   • e)Question not attempted
3. Q3.Indian Performing Arts

   Consider the following information: No. Art Form Origin/Community Associated Key Feature 1. Mohiniyattam Chera patronage (9th-12th century CE) Graceful swaying movements; linked to Mohini incarnation of Vishnu 2. Thullal Introduced by Kunchan Nambiar Solo satirical dance performed during temple festivals 3. Kutiyattam Chakkiar Community Dramatic performance lasting from six to twenty days In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

   • a)Only one
   • b)Only two
   • c)All three
   • d)None
   • e)Question not attempted
4. Q4.Indian Festivals

   Consider the following information: No. Festival State Month 1. Madai Chhattisgarh December 2. Doongri Himachal Pradesh May 3. Gugga Naumi Haryana August-September In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

   • a)Only one
   • b)Only two
   • c)All three
   • d)None
   • e)Question not attempted
5. Q5.Fairs and Festivals

   Arrange the following traditional folk fairs of Haryana in the chronological order of the Hindu calendar months they are typically celebrated in (from Chaitra onwards): 1. Masani Mela (Gurugram) 2. Kapal Mochan Mela (Yamunanagar) 3. Gugga Naumi Mela 4. Phalgu Mela (Faral)

   • a)I, III, IV, II
   • b)I, IV, III, II
   • c)III, I, IV, II
   • d)IV, I, III, II
   • e)Question not attempted
6. Q6.Traditional Ornaments

   Consider the following pairs of traditional Haryanvi ornaments and the body part they are worn on: 1. Purli - Nose 2. Hasla - Neck 3. Kadi - Ankle 4. Chhaj - Forehead Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

   • a)Only 1, 2, and 3
   • b)Only 2, 3, and 4
   • c)Only 1, 2, and 4
   • d)1, 2, 3, and 4
   • e)Question not attempted
7. Q7.Indian Folk Dances

   Which of the following statements uniquely identifies the 'Loor' dance of Haryana?

   • a)It is a martial dance performed exclusively by men holding swords and shields during the festival of Dussehra.
   • b)It is a female-exclusive dance performed during the Holi festival, characterized by questions and answers in a singing format.
   • c)It is performed by the devotees of Shiva during the month of Sawan, involving rapid spinning movements.
   • d)It is a slow, rhythmic dance performed to mourn the departure of a bride from her maternal home.
   • e)Question not attempted
8. Q8.Regional Literature

   Match List I (Eminent Literary Figures of Haryana) with List II (Their Renowned Work) and select the correct code: LIST-I (Author/Poet) I. Khwaja Altaf Hussain Hali II. Surdas III. Uday Bhanu Hans IV. Rajaram Shastri LIST-II (Literary Work) a. Musaddas-e-Hali b. Sur Sagar c. Deshan Me Desh Haryana d. Jhadu Phiri

   • a)I-a, II-b, III-c, IV-d
   • b)I-b, II-a, III-d, IV-c
   • c)I-a, II-c, III-b, IV-d
   • d)I-b, II-d, III-a, IV-c
   • e)Question not attempted
9. Q9.Indian Literature

   Consider the following pairs : (Compilation) (is related) 1. Siyar-ul-Auliya : Tazkiras, meaning recollection of the biographies of Sufi saints. 2. Maktubat-e-Imam Rabbani : Maktubat, meaning collection of written letters. 3. Fawaid-al-Fu’ad : Mulfuzat, meaning conversations of Sufi saints. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

   • a)Only one pair
   • b)Only two pairs
   • c)All the three pairs
   • d)None of the pairs
   • e)Question not attempted
10. Q10.Bhakti Movement

    Consider the following pairs : 1. Nalayiradivya- prabandham : Compilation of Shaiva hymns in Tamil language 2. Andal : Vishnu’s beloved 3. Tavaram : The poems of Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    • a)Only one pair
    • b)Only two pairs
    • c)All the three pairs
    • d)None of the pairs
    • e)Question not attempted