1. Name the evergreen Malayalam movie with a ‘marine’ name, directed by Ramu Kariat, that won the National Award for Best Film in 1965.
2. Name the classical dance-drama well-known as the essence of Orissa.
3. Devadasis, once considered as the epitome of female beauty and grace, were endowed with great skills in dance and music. They were really terrestrial nymphs and Apsaras. These prima donnas of arts were attached to the great temples of India. A famous temple was recently in news because it had decided to revive the institution of Devadasis by appointing them to its staff register. Which is this temple?
4. Which institution in India is engaged in comprehensive research and study of arts in the context of their relationship with
humanity?
5. In the north-east India there is a picturesque state rich in dance, music, religion and cultural traditions. Here originated a classical dance-form which is mainly associated with Radha and Krishna. Whish is this dance?
6. The Archaeological Survey of India, established in 1861, is engaged in various activities of conservation, epigraphy, excavation, chemical treatment etc. It also maintains gardens at historical sites. What other important work does it perform to the great benefit of tourists etc.?
7. Name the film personality who was awarded the highest civilian honour of ‘Bharat Ratna’ in 1992 for his alround outstanding work with the celluloid.
8. In which year was the National Film Archives of India set up?
9. Which Indian beauty won the Miss Universe contest in Manila in 1994?
10. Who Won the Miss World Contest at Sun City in South Africa, in 1994?
11. When is the famous Rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri held?
12. The Teej is a grand festival of womenfolk in Rajasthan, held in July-August. Who is the presiding deity of this festival?
13. Which is the most famous festival of Kerala?
14. Buddha’s birthday is celebrated on Buddha Purnima of Vaisakha. On which full moon day is Guru Nanak’s birthday celebrated?
15. Who is the first and only Muslim saint of Kashmir to be given the title of ‘Rishi’?
16. Where is located the Film and Television Institute of India?
17. Tabla and Mridangam are..............musical instruments.
18. Fayaz Khan is associated with which Gharana of Hindustani music?
19. Which is the most popular folk dance of Rajasthan?
20. Who was given the first Jawaharlal Nehru Award for the promotion of Peace and International Understanding?
21. Who wrote ‘Buddhacharitra’?
22. Who is the author of ‘Katha-saritsagar’ (the Ocean of Story)?
23. Chandra Bardai is considered as the earliest great poet of Hindi literature. He has written an epic with Prithviraj Chauhan, the king of Delhi, as its hero. Name this epic.
24. The famous poet Amir Khusro was in Sultan Balban’s Court in Delhi. This voluminous author is much praised for his prose and verse. He is still popular for which of his composition in Hindi?
25. Who was the first Indian Sky diving champion?
26. Who was the First Gold Medallist in the National Games (in Archery)?
27. Which is our National Game?
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28. When were the first Asian Games held?
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29. In kayaking, would one use a single or double-bladed paddle?
30. What are the events of Winter Olympic Games?
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