UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 9 January 2026
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UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 9 January 2026 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and more. We are excited to bring you our daily UPSC Static Quiz, designed to help you prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Each day, we will post 5 questions on static topics mentioned in the UPSC syllabus. This week, we are focusing on Indian and World Geography.
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Bardo Chham. Bardo Chham is a folk dance performed in Arunachal Pradesh. It is based on the stories of good and evil. The performers wear masks representing different animals. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: D Bardo Chham Region/Area:Arunachal Pradesh Occasion: Performed during festivals Highlight: The performers wear masks representing different animals Purpose:Depiction of good over evil Bardo Chham is performed by the Sherdukpen tribe of the West Kameng district. The dancers perform to the beats of many percussion instruments. Incorrect Solution: D Bardo Chham Region/Area:Arunachal Pradesh Occasion: Performed during festivals Highlight: The performers wear masks representing different animals Purpose:Depiction of good over evil Bardo Chham is performed by the Sherdukpen tribe of the West Kameng district. The dancers perform to the beats of many percussion instruments.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Bardo Chham.
• Bardo Chham is a folk dance performed in Arunachal Pradesh.
• It is based on the stories of good and evil.
• The performers wear masks representing different animals.
Which of the above statements are correct?
• (a) 3 only
• (b) 1 and 3 only
• (c) 2 and 3 only
• (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: D
Bardo Chham
• Region/Area:Arunachal Pradesh
• Occasion: Performed during festivals
• Highlight: The performers wear masks representing different animals
• Purpose:Depiction of good over evil
• Bardo Chham is performed by the Sherdukpen tribe of the West Kameng district. The dancers perform to the beats of many percussion instruments.
Solution: D
Bardo Chham
• Region/Area:Arunachal Pradesh
• Occasion: Performed during festivals
• Highlight: The performers wear masks representing different animals
• Purpose:Depiction of good over evil
• Bardo Chham is performed by the Sherdukpen tribe of the West Kameng district. The dancers perform to the beats of many percussion instruments.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Metal works during Harappan civilization. Copper, tin, gold and silver were easily available locally, thus obviating the need to import them from distant places. The earliest evidence of metallurgy in the Indian subcontinent comes from the site of Mehrgarh. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: B While some of the raw materials that the Harappans used were available locally, many items such as copper, tin, gold, silver and precious stones had to be brought from distant places. The earliest evidence of metallurgy in the Indian subcontinent comes from the site of Mehrgarh in Baluchistan dated to circa 6500 BCE, a part of early Harappan civilization. It is recovered in the form of a tiny copper bead from grave of a child. Incorrect Solution: B While some of the raw materials that the Harappans used were available locally, many items such as copper, tin, gold, silver and precious stones had to be brought from distant places. The earliest evidence of metallurgy in the Indian subcontinent comes from the site of Mehrgarh in Baluchistan dated to circa 6500 BCE, a part of early Harappan civilization. It is recovered in the form of a tiny copper bead from grave of a child.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Metal works during Harappan civilization.
• Copper, tin, gold and silver were easily available locally, thus obviating the need to import them from distant places.
• The earliest evidence of metallurgy in the Indian subcontinent comes from the site of Mehrgarh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: B
While some of the raw materials that the Harappans used were available locally, many items such as copper, tin, gold, silver and precious stones had to be brought from distant places.
The earliest evidence of metallurgy in the Indian subcontinent comes from the site of Mehrgarh in Baluchistan dated to circa 6500 BCE, a part of early Harappan civilization. It is recovered in the form of a tiny copper bead from grave of a child.
Solution: B
While some of the raw materials that the Harappans used were available locally, many items such as copper, tin, gold, silver and precious stones had to be brought from distant places.
The earliest evidence of metallurgy in the Indian subcontinent comes from the site of Mehrgarh in Baluchistan dated to circa 6500 BCE, a part of early Harappan civilization. It is recovered in the form of a tiny copper bead from grave of a child.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Which of the following are the Folk dances of North East India? Dhol Cholom Bihu Bagurumba Kummi Select the correct answer code: a) 1 and 2 only b) 1, 2 and 4 only c) 1, 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Correct Solution: C Dhol Cholom Region/Area: Manipur Occasion: Performed during Holi festival Highlight: The dancers display acrobatic moves while playing dhol – a large drum Bagurumba Region/Area: Assam Occasion: Performed during various festivals Highlight: The dance is inspired from nature Bihu Region/Area: Assam Occasion: Performed during the Bihu festival Highlight: Lyrics used in the songs propagates love Kummi is a folk dance, popular in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Incorrect Solution: C Dhol Cholom Region/Area: Manipur Occasion: Performed during Holi festival Highlight: The dancers display acrobatic moves while playing dhol – a large drum Bagurumba Region/Area: Assam Occasion: Performed during various festivals Highlight: The dance is inspired from nature Bihu Region/Area: Assam Occasion: Performed during the Bihu festival Highlight: Lyrics used in the songs propagates love Kummi is a folk dance, popular in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
#### 3. Question
Which of the following are the Folk dances of North East India?
• Dhol Cholom
• Bagurumba
Select the correct answer code:
• a) 1 and 2 only
• b) 1, 2 and 4 only
• c) 1, 2 and 3 only
• d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution: C
Dhol Cholom
Region/Area: Manipur
Occasion: Performed during Holi festival
Highlight: The dancers display acrobatic moves while playing dhol – a large drum
Bagurumba
Region/Area: Assam
Occasion: Performed during various festivals
Highlight: The dance is inspired from nature
Region/Area: Assam
Occasion: Performed during the Bihu festival
Highlight: Lyrics used in the songs propagates love
Kummi is a folk dance, popular in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Solution: C
Dhol Cholom
Region/Area: Manipur
Occasion: Performed during Holi festival
Highlight: The dancers display acrobatic moves while playing dhol – a large drum
Bagurumba
Region/Area: Assam
Occasion: Performed during various festivals
Highlight: The dance is inspired from nature
Region/Area: Assam
Occasion: Performed during the Bihu festival
Highlight: Lyrics used in the songs propagates love
Kummi is a folk dance, popular in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding Kalighat paintings which originated in Bengal. The school produced paintings that were irreproducible by lithography. The school restricted itself to the depiction of natural, nationalistic and secular themes. Which of the above is/are incorrect? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: C The paintings over a period of time developed as a distinct school of Indian painting. An important achievement of the Kalighat artistes was that they made simple paintings and drawings, which could easily be reproduced by lithography. From the depiction of Hindu gods, goddesses, and other mythological characters, the Kalighat paintings developed to reflect a variety of themes. The artists also chose to portray secular themes and personalities and, in the process, played a role in the Independence movement. Incorrect Solution: C The paintings over a period of time developed as a distinct school of Indian painting. An important achievement of the Kalighat artistes was that they made simple paintings and drawings, which could easily be reproduced by lithography. From the depiction of Hindu gods, goddesses, and other mythological characters, the Kalighat paintings developed to reflect a variety of themes. The artists also chose to portray secular themes and personalities and, in the process, played a role in the Independence movement.
#### 4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Kalighat paintings which originated in Bengal.
• The school produced paintings that were irreproducible by lithography.
• The school restricted itself to the depiction of natural, nationalistic and secular themes.
Which of the above is/are incorrect?
• c) Both 1 and 2
• d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution: C
The paintings over a period of time developed as a distinct school of Indian painting. An important achievement of the Kalighat artistes was that they made simple paintings and drawings, which could easily be reproduced by lithography.
From the depiction of Hindu gods, goddesses, and other mythological characters, the Kalighat paintings developed to reflect a variety of themes.
The artists also chose to portray secular themes and personalities and, in the process, played a role in the Independence movement.
Solution: C
The paintings over a period of time developed as a distinct school of Indian painting. An important achievement of the Kalighat artistes was that they made simple paintings and drawings, which could easily be reproduced by lithography.
From the depiction of Hindu gods, goddesses, and other mythological characters, the Kalighat paintings developed to reflect a variety of themes.
The artists also chose to portray secular themes and personalities and, in the process, played a role in the Independence movement.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Dhrupad, a genre in Hindustani classical music. It finds mention in Ain-e-Akbari. The phrases of Dhrupad alapa are slow and contemplative in the beginning, but the tempo increases in stages. It is a sub-set of Khyal form of classical singing. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: A Abul Fazl, courtier and chronicler at the court of the Emperor Akbar, defines the dhrupad verse form in his Ain-e-Akbari as “four rhyming lines, each of indefinite prosodic length. The elaboration of Dhrupad alap is done using the syllables of a mantric phrase, it is slow in the beginning and raises tempo after some time. Dhrupad and khyāl are the two forms of classical singing that exist today in North India. Incorrect Solution: A Abul Fazl, courtier and chronicler at the court of the Emperor Akbar, defines the dhrupad verse form in his Ain-e-Akbari as “four rhyming lines, each of indefinite prosodic length. The elaboration of Dhrupad alap is done using the syllables of a mantric phrase, it is slow in the beginning and raises tempo after some time. Dhrupad and khyāl are the two forms of classical singing that exist today in North India.
#### 5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Dhrupad, a genre in Hindustani classical music.
• It finds mention in Ain-e-Akbari.
• The phrases of Dhrupad alapa are slow and contemplative in the beginning, but the tempo increases in stages.
• It is a sub-set of Khyal form of classical singing.
Which of the above statements are correct?
• (a) 1 and 2 only
• (b) 1 and 3 only
• (c) 2 and 3 only
• (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution: A
Abul Fazl, courtier and chronicler at the court of the Emperor Akbar, defines the dhrupad verse form in his Ain-e-Akbari as “four rhyming lines, each of indefinite prosodic length.
The elaboration of Dhrupad alap is done using the syllables of a mantric phrase, it is slow in the beginning and raises tempo after some time.
Dhrupad and khyāl are the two forms of classical singing that exist today in North India.
Solution: A
Abul Fazl, courtier and chronicler at the court of the Emperor Akbar, defines the dhrupad verse form in his Ain-e-Akbari as “four rhyming lines, each of indefinite prosodic length.
The elaboration of Dhrupad alap is done using the syllables of a mantric phrase, it is slow in the beginning and raises tempo after some time.
Dhrupad and khyāl are the two forms of classical singing that exist today in North India.
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