1. From which Indian state did 'Warli Art' originate ?

Maharashtra

Rajasthan

Kerala

Madhya Pradesh

Answer: Maharashtra

Explanation:

Warli painting is a form of tribal art mostly created by the tribal people from the North Sahyadri Range in Maharashtra.T he Warli Painting tradition in Maharashtra are among the finest examples of the folk style of paintings.


2. Which of the following is a traditional painting of Odisha ?

Warli

Pattachitra

Sanjhi

Madhubani

Answer: Pattachitra

Explanation:

Pattachitra is a traditional painting of Odisha, India. These paintings are based on Hindu mythology and specially inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava sect. All colours used in the Paintings are natural and paintings are made fully in the traditional way by Chitrakars that is Oriya Painter.Pattachitra is a traditional painting of Odisha, India. These paintings are based on Hindu mythology and specially inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava sect. All colours used in the Paintings are natural and paintings are made fully in the traditional way by Chitrakars that is Oriya Painter.


3. Famous Cartoonist R.K Laxman had made the cartoon ‘Gattu’ for which company ?

Onida

Nirma

Asian Paints

Amul

Answer: Asian Paints

Explanation:

Laxman also created a popular mascot for the Asian Paints Ltd group called "Gattu" in 1954. He also wrote a few novels, the first one of which was titled The Hotel Riviera. His cartoons have appeared in Hindi films such as Mr. & Mrs.


4. To which state does the Bagh style of textile art printing belong ?

Telangana

Gujarat

Rajasthan

Madhya Pradesh

Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

Bagh Print is a traditional Indian handicraft originating in Bagh, Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, India.


5. The painting of Bharat Mata was originally done by_____ ?

Rabindranath tagore

Jamini Roy

Nandalal Bose

Abanindranath tagore

Answer: Abanindranath tagore

Explanation:

Bharat Mata is a work painted by the Indian painter Abanindranath Tagore in 1905. The work depicts Bharat Mata, or Mother India, in the style of a Hindu Goddess.


6. The process of coating grooves or engravings in ornaments with coloured enamels is called _____ ?

Phulkari

Zardozi

Meenakari

Chikankari

Answer: Meenakari

Explanation:

Meenakari designing basically refers to the process of coating grooves or engravings in ornaments with colored enamels. A wide variety of metals can be used for meenakari designing which include brass, copper, silver and gold


7. Mekhela Chador' is a traditional dress from the state of ?

Tripura

Odisha

West Bengal

Assam

Answer: Assam

Explanation:

Mekhela Chador' is a traditional attire worn by Assamese women.


8. Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT with reference to paintings in India ?

Saura Paintings – Odisha

Bagh Paintings – Madhya Pradesh

Phad Paintings – Rajasthan

Guler Paintings – Karnataka

Answer: Guler Paintings – Karnataka

Explanation:

Guler State is famous as the birthplace of Kangra painting in the first half of the 18th century when a family of Kashmiri painters trained in Mughal painting sought shelter at the court of Raja Dalip Singh. It is famous in himachal pradesh.


9. _____ is one of the important crafts of Uttar Pradesh which entails delicate traditional hand embroidery on fabrics like chiffon, muslin, organza, organdie and silk. ?

Knitting

Crochet

Chikankari

Needle lace

Answer: Chikankari

Explanation:

Chikankari is one of the important crafts of Uttar Pradesh which entails delicate traditional hand embroidery on fabrics like chiffon, muslin, organza, organdie and silk. Chikan in literal sense means embroidery. This art form is known to be introduced by Mughals.


10. Raja Ravi Varma, considered as one of the greatest painters of India, hailed from which of these states ?

Maharashtra

Karnataka

West Bengal

Kerala

Answer: Kerala

Explanation:

Raja Ravi Varma, considered as one of the greatest painters of India, hailed from Kerala.Raja Ravi Varma was closely related to the royal family of Travancore of present-day Kerala state in India.

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