Art, Culture & Festivals — Set 4
UP GK · कला, संस्कृति और त्यौहार · Questions 31–40 of 120
The Chaiti folk song of UP is associated with which Hindu month?
Correct Answer: B. Chaitra
Chaiti is sung during the month of Chaitra (March-April). It is a semi-classical folk song associated with the spring harvest season. Popular in Varanasi and eastern UP, Chaiti songs often have devotional themes dedicated to various deities.
Hori is a folk song of UP traditionally associated with which festival?
Correct Answer: A. Holi
Hori is a folk song genre associated with the festival of Holi and the spring season. It describes the playful colours thrown by Krishna and Radha. Hori is especially popular in the Braj region of Mathura-Vrindavan and has semi-classical variants.
The Lucknow Mahotsav is an annual cultural festival organized by which body?
Correct Answer: C. UP Tourism Department
The Lucknow Mahotsav is a 10-day cultural festival organized by the UP Tourism Department, usually held in November-December. It showcases the art, culture, cuisine, and heritage of Lucknow. It features performances of Kathak, ghazal, and other art forms.
The Ganga Mahotsav festival is celebrated in which city of UP?
Correct Answer: D. Varanasi
Ganga Mahotsav is a five-day festival celebrated in Varanasi in the month of November, coinciding with Dev Deepawali. It features classical music, folk dances, and boat races on the Ganga. It is organized to promote tourism and cultural heritage.
Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with the greatest fervour in which city of UP?
Correct Answer: A. Mathura
Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, celebrates Janmashtami with grand festivities. The main celebration takes place at the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple. Dahi Handi, Raslila performances, and midnight celebrations are major attractions.
Nag Nathaiya, a unique folk drama performed in the Ganga, is staged in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Varanasi
Nag Nathaiya is a folk drama performed in the waters of the Ganga in Varanasi on Kartik Purnima. It enacts the episode of Lord Krishna subduing the serpent Kaliya. Actors perform on boats while thousands watch from the ghats.
Ram Navami, the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, is most grandly celebrated in which UP city?
Correct Answer: B. Ayodhya
Ayodhya, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, celebrates Ram Navami with great enthusiasm. A grand procession (Shobha Yatra) is taken out through the city. The festival falls on the ninth day of Chaitra Shukla Paksha.
Agra Petha, a famous sweet, is made from which vegetable?
Correct Answer: B. Ash gourd (Petha)
Agra Petha is a translucent soft sweet made from ash gourd (Benincasa hispida), also called petha in Hindi. It is said to have originated during Shah Jahan's time. Panchhi Petha is one of the most famous brands. It received a GI tag in 2023.
Tunday Kababi, the famous food shop in Lucknow, is renowned for which dish?
Correct Answer: D. Galouti Kebab
Tunday Kababi, established in 1905 by Haji Murad Ali (known as Tunday), is famous for its galouti kebab. The kebabs are said to contain over 160 spices. The shop was originally started to serve the toothless Nawab of Lucknow soft kebabs.
Mathura Peda, a famous Indian sweet, is made primarily from which ingredient?
Correct Answer: A. Khoya (dried milk)
Mathura Peda is a traditional sweet made from khoya (mawa/dried evaporated milk) and sugar. It is associated with the temples of Mathura and offered as prasad at the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple. The sweet has been made in Mathura for centuries.