Art, Culture & Festivals — Set 7
UP GK · कला, संस्कृति और त्यौहार · Questions 61–70 of 120
Premchand's novel 'Godan' depicts the life of which section of UP society?
Correct Answer: B. Rural peasants
Godan (The Gift of a Cow), published in 1936, depicts the struggles of a poor peasant named Hori in rural UP. It is considered Premchand's greatest novel and a masterpiece of social realism. It highlights the exploitation of farmers by zamindars and moneylenders.
The Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, housing a renowned collection of Indian paintings, is located in which UP city?
Correct Answer: B. Varanasi
Bharat Kala Bhavan is a museum at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi. It has an outstanding collection of Indian paintings, sculptures, and textiles. Founded in 1920 by Rai Krishnadasa, it houses over 100,000 art objects including Mughal miniatures.
The terracotta art tradition of UP is especially famous in which district?
Correct Answer: A. Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is famous for its terracotta art, especially the Gorakhpur terracotta horses and elephants. These clay figures, made by the Kumhar community, are used as votive offerings. The craft received a GI tag and is known for its distinctive red-brown colour.
The Nawabi style of architecture in Lucknow is a blend of which two architectural traditions?
Correct Answer: B. Mughal and European
The Nawabi architecture of Lucknow is a unique blend of Mughal and European architectural styles. Buildings like the Residency, La Martiniere, and Constantia showcase this fusion. The Nawabs employed both Indian and European architects and engineers.
The Jaunpur Sharqi style of architecture developed under which dynasty?
Correct Answer: C. Sharqi
The Sharqi (Eastern) dynasty rulers of Jaunpur (1394–1479) developed a distinctive architectural style. The Atala Masjid, Jhanjhari Masjid, and Lal Darwaza Masjid are prime examples. This style features massive entrance screens called pylon gateways.
Which form of theatre from UP uses a mixture of prose dialogue, songs, and dance in a dramatic performance?
Correct Answer: B. All of the above
Ramlila, Swang, and Nautanki are all traditional theatre forms of UP that combine prose dialogue, songs, and dance. Ramlila dramatizes the Ramayana, Swang uses humor and satire, and Nautanki tells folk tales. All three are vibrant performance traditions.
The Ramlila of Ramnagar in Varanasi is unique because it is performed over how many days?
Correct Answer: D. 31 days
The Ramnagar Ramlila is a month-long performance spanning 31 days, held under the patronage of the Maharaja of Banaras. It was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008. It uses no modern technology or amplification.
The Ramlila tradition was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2008
The Ramlila — Traditional Performance of the Ramayana — was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008. The Ramnagar Ramlila of Varanasi is the most famous version recognized.
The Kumbh Mela was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2017
The Kumbh Mela was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2017. It is described as the largest peaceful congregation of pilgrims on earth. The recognition covers all four Kumbh Mela sites in India.
The Prayag Kumbh Mela held every 12 years is called what?
Correct Answer: C. Purna Kumbh (Maha Kumbh)
The Purna Kumbh or Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj is held every 12 years based on a specific astronomical conjunction of Jupiter and the Sun. The Ardh Kumbh is held every 6 years. The 2025 Maha Kumbh attracted hundreds of millions of devotees.