Art, Culture & Festivals — Set 12
UP GK · कला, संस्कृति और त्यौहार · Questions 111–120 of 120
The Khurja pottery of Bulandshahr received a GI tag for which type of product?
Correct Answer: B. Glazed ceramic pottery
Khurja pottery received a GI tag for its glazed ceramic ware. The tradition dates to the 14th century when potters from Afghanistan settled here. Today Khurja produces a wide range of ceramic crockery and is one of India's largest ceramic clusters.
The Shahjahanpur Attar (perfume) tradition is related to which famous attar-producing city nearby?
Correct Answer: A. Kannauj
Shahjahanpur's perfume tradition is closely linked to Kannauj, the nearby attar capital. The traditional deg-bhapka method of distillation is practiced in both cities. Shahjahanpur especially produces rose and kewda (screw pine) based perfumes.
The Kushana-period Mathura School of Art is known for using which material for sculptures?
Correct Answer: C. Red spotted sandstone
The Mathura School of Art, which flourished during the Kushana period (1st-3rd century CE), used red spotted sandstone from Sikri. It produced some of the earliest Buddha images in Indian art. The sculptures are characterized by their fleshy, robust forms.
The Vindeshwari Prasad Mishra Award and other literary awards are given at which UP-based literary event?
Correct Answer: B. Prayagraj Sahitya Sammelan
The Hindi Sahitya Sammelan at Prayagraj (Allahabad), founded in 1910, is one of the most prestigious Hindi literary organizations. It awards the Mangala Prasad Paritoshik and other literary prizes. Prayagraj has long been a centre of Hindi literary activity.
Sheermal, a traditional saffron-flavoured bread, is associated with the cuisine of which UP city?
Correct Answer: C. Lucknow
Sheermal is a saffron-flavoured flatbread that is a staple of Lucknow's Awadhi cuisine. It is baked in a tandoor and traditionally made with milk (sheer means milk in Persian). It is typically served with kebabs, korma, and nihari.
The Vishwanath Temple corridor (Kashi Vishwanath Dham) in Varanasi was inaugurated in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2021
The Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor was inaugurated on December 13, 2021, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The project connects the Kashi Vishwanath Temple directly to the ghats of the Ganga. It spans about 5 lakh square feet and cost approximately Rs 800 crore.
The miniature painting tradition of Bundi style influenced which school of painting in UP?
Correct Answer: A. Company school of Lucknow
The Company School (or Company Painting) style developed in Lucknow during the 18th-19th century under British patronage. It blended Indian miniature painting traditions with European techniques. Artists depicted Indian flora, fauna, and daily life for British patrons.
The Kajri festival associated with the folk song tradition is celebrated on which occasion in Varanasi?
Correct Answer: C. Teej
The Kajri festival is closely associated with Teej (Hariyali Teej or Kajri Teej) in Varanasi and Mirzapur. Women sing Kajri songs during the monsoon festival celebrating the reunion of Shiva and Parvati. Swings, songs, and mehndi are part of the celebration.
The Residency in Lucknow is a historical monument from which period?
Correct Answer: D. British period
The British Residency in Lucknow was built during the reign of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan but served as the residence of the British Resident. It became famous during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857. The ruins are now a protected monument under the ASI.
The Ganga-Yamuna Doab region of UP is culturally significant because it is the heartland of which linguistic tradition?
Correct Answer: C. Khari Boli
The Ganga-Yamuna Doab, especially the Meerut-Delhi-Saharanpur belt, is the heartland of Khari Boli, which became the basis of modern standard Hindi and Urdu. This region played a crucial role in the development of Hindi as a literary and administrative language.