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The latest quiz by our quiz agency takes you on a journey through the iconic art forms and heritage sites that define the essence of India’s cultural richness. From intricate traditional crafts and classical dances to UNESCO World Heritage sites and ancient monuments, these treasures represent the soul and pride of our nation. This quiz will challenge your knowledge of these cultural gems and deepen your appreciation for the incredible artistry and history that make up the tapestry of India. Ready to test your knowledge of India’s art and heritage?
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1. Who started the Tamil Music Academy in Chennai to restore Tamil Music?
a. Mudaliar Pandian
b. Annamalai Chettiyar
c. Raghu Iyer
d. Gnanambika Gounder
2. Which was the first Tamil book to be published in Tamil in India?
a. Silapathikkaram
b. Manimekalai
c. Puranaanooru
d. Thirukkural
3. Ujjayini' and 'Swayamvaram' are poems written by which Jnanpith-award-winning Malayalam writer?
a. Akkitham
b. Kumaranasan
c. ONV Kurup
d. Ponjikkara Rafi
4. The name of which Indian martial art form means 'combat in the arena'?
a. Silambattam
b. Kuthusandai
c. Kalaripayattu
d. Varmakalai
5. The motifs on the sarees are called with the name of which heritage site in Andhra Pradesh?
a. Lepakshi Motifs
b. Warangal Motifs
c. Vizag Motifs
d. Bojanna Motifs
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Answers
1. Who started the Tamil Music Academy in Chennai to restore Tamil Music?
a. Mudaliar Pandian
b. Annamalai Chettiyar
c. Raghu Iyer
d. Gnanambika Gounder
Did You Know?
Dr. Annamalai Chettiar established the Tamil Music Academy in Chennai in 1943 to enrich and restore the love for Tamil music.
Read more about it in this link.
2. Which was the first Tamil book to be published in Tamil in India?
a. Silapathikkaram
b. Manimekalai
c. Puranaanooru
d. Thirukkural
Did You Know?
Published in 1812, the first Tamil book to be published in Tamil was Thirukkural which was due to the efforts of the Chennai Collector Francis White Ellis.
Read more about it in this link.
3. Ujjayini' and 'Swayamvaram' are poems written by which Jnanpith-award-winning Malayalam writer?
a. Akkitham
b. Kumaranasan
c. ONV Kurup
d. Ponjikkara Rafi
Did You Know?
Born in 1931 in Kollam, Kurup reinvented the narrative transition of Malayalam poetry and even won a Padma Shri.
Read more about it in this link.
4. The name of which Indian martial art form means 'combat in the arena'?
a. Silambattam
b. Kuthusandai
c. Kalaripayattu
d. Varmakalai
Did You Know?
It is believed that Kalari served as the inspiration for all the eastern forms of martial art like karate and kung fu.
Read more about it in this link.
5. The motifs on the sarees are called with the name of which heritage site in Andhra Pradesh?
a. Lepakshi Motifs
b. Warangal Motifs
c. Vizag Motifs
d. Bojanna Motifs
Did You Know?
The heritage town of Lepakshi has carefully sculpted paintings and carvings of birds and beasts. Thus, the block printed Indian textile designs are named after the town.
Read more about it in this link.
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