In ancient Greece, techne was the term used for:

Who of the following recommended that students should study arts to discover how human beings communicate not only with words, but through music, dance, and the visual arts?

Who believed that “music improves the pupils’ achievements in all subjects?”

“Art is a discovery and development of elementary principles of nature into beautiful forms suitable for human use.” Who said so?

“Art is the response of man’s creative soul to the call of the real.” Who said so?

Art is an act of expression of:

Learning in, about, and through the arts involves active engagement in learning that unites:

Who writes that, “research in arts education has consistently shown that the arts are a distinct form of knowledge requiring sustained and demanding work and yielding kinds of empathy, understanding and skill, both equal to and distinctive from those available in chemistry, civics, or shop?

Art in education is an expanding field of educational research and practice including:

“The arts are essential parts of the human experience. We recommend that all students study the arts to discover how human beings communicate not only with words, but through music, dance, and the visual arts.” Who said so?

“The arts are important because they are intrinsic components of human culture, heritage and creativity and are ways of knowing, representing, presenting, interpreting and symbolising human experience.” Who said so?

“The arts enhance the process of learning. The systems they nourish, which include our integrated sensory, attentional, cognitive, emotional, and motor capacities are, in fact, the driving forces behind all other learning.” Whose view is this?

“Subjects such as mathematics, science, and language require complex cognitive and creative capacities typical of arts learning.” Whose view is this?

Inclusion of arts programs in education expands the capacity of the mind and keeps the students busy in:

“Art is a way to encourage the process and the experience of thinking and making things better. If they are exploring and thinking and experimenting and trying new ideas, then creativity has a chance to blossom.” Whose view is this?

Aesthetics is the philosophical study of:

The study of beauty, as found in art and in whatever is attractive in the world around us, is termed as:

“Living the aesthetic life will energize your body and your spirit; can add years to your life by reducing levels of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, and even boost the number of infection-fighting antibodies.” Who said so?

Living the aesthetic life improves our mental health; can make us feel:

Since aesthetic quality is concentrated in the arts, the study of music, dance, drama and the visual arts develops:

Aesthetic educational environment includes:

“People who focus on beauty and celebrate its benefits are more creative and positive. They look years younger than their age.” Who said so?

The dull concrete schoolyards, muddy play ground, no flower plants and empty, colourless common rooms are examples of:

If a student is feeling good in an educational environment, he becomes more inclined to:

Who believed that “music improves the student’s understanding of different subjects?”

“Good experiences strengthen the children and give them self-confidence. When the children are thriving in school, they are prone to learning.” Who said so?

“Through drawing, children are not only able to see what they are thinking; they are also able to play around with and transform their ideas.” Whose statement is this?

Ornamental and functional works in ceramic, glass, metal, wood and textiles are called:

“Arts-related activities have been proven to boost a child’s self-image. The self esteem, confidence and pride that comes from art in education is truly incredible and each child should be able to experience that.” Whose comment is this?

“Students who participate in an arts centered program show increased performance in both verbal and mathematical assessments.” Who said so?

The benefits of a strong art program include:

“Art education reform focuses on moving art into the core curriculum where art is studied and created so that the students will gain insights into themselves, their world, human purposes, and values.” Whose statement is this?

“Arts education performs a critical function in the transformation of educational systems, and directly contributes towards the solution of social and cultural issues confronted by the contemporary world.” Which body said so?

Art education fosters:

Who once said, “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our soul?”

“Every artist dips brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into pictures.” Whose observation is this?

“Art is in the eye of the beholder, but art therapy is in the hands of the maker. If art is enjoyable, you will excel at it because you are enjoying it; if art is hard to make, this could still be a good thing.” Who held such view?

Imphal valley of Manipur is known for:

Bandhani or the craft of tie and dye of fabrics is an exclusive art form of:

Shahjahanpur, Mirzapur, Bhadohi in the State of Uttar Pradesh are famous for:

Which city of Uttar Pradesh is known for different style of making colourful pots?

Rajasthan is famous for:

Which city is renowned for the craft of metal wares, coloured enameling and engravings on those wares?

Which city is famous for sarees for women?

Which place in Madhya Pradesh produces excellent sarees with batik work based on the local mandana traditions?

In Madhya Pradesh, tie and dye chunaries are the specialty of:

Bangle making of Bihar is mainly centered in:

Which state is famous for Madhubani art?

Which city in Haryana is famous for the making of tilla jutis?

Which city in Haryana is famous for the making of educational toys?

Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Amritsar and Bhera regions of Punjab are known for:

Which city is developing as an important centre of doll making?

Which city is famous for making durries by using plant-based fiber?

Which city is famous for the making of jootis embellished with zari (gold thread), salma and tilla?

Decorative jaali or trelliswork made of marble is the specialty of:

Which city is famous for its pottery known as kagzi or paper pottery?

Which state is famous for its applique work, done on quilts, called rallies?

The city famous for the making of pichwai, a kind of designer cloth used for decoration in temples, is:

Which city is famous for decorative saddles for horses and camels and also for making beautiful lamp and lampshades out of leather?

Kota is famous for:

The process of cutting coloured cloth into shapes of animals, birds, flowers, leaves and other decorative motifs is known as:

Which regions in Odisha are famous for horn-work; cow and buffalo horns are used to make ash-trays, jewellery and figures of birds and animals?

Which state is famous for filigree work in which pure silver wire is used to make different designs?

In which form of art, shapes of animals, birds, flowers, leaves etc. are cut from coloured clothes and then stitched on a piece of cloth used as lampshade, handbag or even a garden umbrella?

Firozabad district in the State of Uttar Pradesh is famous for:

Phulkari is a traditional craft of:

Which region in Tamil Nadu is known for metal-made items like tumblers, water containers, food cases, bells, candle stands and a variety of lamps?

Which city is known for its carvings on rosewood?

Which state is famous for the attractive Kanchipuram sarees?

In which region, the Toda women are known for rich and attractive embroidery called pugar?

Which state is famous for shawls called poothkuli and embroidered with floral motifs, animal and human figures?

In which region of Tamil Nadu, a unique style of applique work is used for decorating temples and chariots during procession?

Which village in Visakhapatnam district specializes in lacquered household articles in toy-sizes, including complete sets of cooking vessels, tableware, furniture, etc.?

Which region in Andhra Pradesh is famous for carpets of Indo-Persian style; mostly floral and geometrical?

In which state, the tribal use bark fibres extracted from trees, goat’s hair, human hair besides cotton and wool for weaving; make ceremonial coats and shawls, sashes and embroidered cotton cloth, handbags, skirts and lungi, and carpets, etc.?

Tribal communities of which state make figureheads, warriors, miniature morung, and figurines depicting rural life, animal figures, colorful masks and images of Lord Buddha?

Which of the following cities is known for making a leather bottle out of the camel hide called kopi?

The people of which state make beautiful furniture and roof tiles with cane and household articles like sieve, beer mug, pan, water pot, small baskets and hats with colourful design and motif by using bamboo?

The women of which state wear the traditional garments like Mekhela-Chadar?

Which regions of Assam are famous for brass and bell metal crafts?

In which state, jute, also known as the golden fibre, is used to make utility as well as decorative items like carpets, decorative tapestries, garden pot hangings, handbags, bedspreads etc.?

Which city in West Bengal is famous for finely chiseled and well-shaped clay-dolls in the images of Brahmins, snake charmers, women, and blacksmith?

The craftsmen of which state skillfully weave amazing Taant Sarees?

Which region in West Bengal is famous for Baluchari Sarees?

Craftsmen of which region in West Bengal are skilled in making beautiful looking bangles, bracelets and a range of ornaments by using conch-shell?

Which region is famous for weaving durries revealing Tibetan and Indian culture?

Pidhis are low four-legged woven stools mainly made in:

Shawls and carpets of which state are famous the world over?

Artisans of which state make excellent products of copperware, such as cooking pots, samovars (tea-kettle)?

What is the name of the craft, so popular in Kashmir, used to create picture-frames, pen-cases, tables, teapots, writing sets, candle-sticks, handkerchief and tie boxes, vases, stamp boxes and other utility goods?

Walnut and chinar wood are the main material for the woodcarving in the state of:

Which state is famous for pithora paintings, created on marriage ceremonies, childbirth and such other auspicious occasions?

Coconut shell craft is a popular craft in the state of:

Which state is known for the making of coir and its products like floor coverings, doormats, floor matting and rugs?

Which state has rich traditions of carving on rosewood, sandalwood, cedar wood and teak?

Which region of Manipur is the centre for kauna craft used for making mats, chairs, cushion, and bags, etc.?

Which state is famous for sadeli, a kind of a mosaic work on the panels using ebony, ivory, red wood, green bone, tin etc.?

Which state is popular for traditional woodcarving items like nav khania and tran khania, cupboards; the paniara stands for water pots and the jhula?

In which city of Gujarat, bandhani (craft of tie and dye of fabrics) is done on special type of glazed silk for blouses, vests and lampshades?

Bidri ware, lacquer ware, toy making, weaving, printed textiles and the famous Kolhapuri chappals are the famous crafts of:

Which state is famous for variety of baskets like jamatia firewood basket, riang carrying basket, tukri, karawala tukri, laii, sempa khari, date basket, turi, grain storage basket, dulla and sudha?

Sea Shell Art and Crafts are made out of shell in the states of:

In Rajasthan, which city is famous for its kagzi pottery?

Which cities are famous for zardozi and embroidery work?

Which of the following is a traditional craft of Goa of weaving mandri (mat in silk), using lavo, a type of wild grass grown in the marshy land of fields to make these mats?

Bidri art, unique due to its striking inlay artwork, is popular in the state of:

In which state, durries and carpets are woven by a technique called punja using vibrant colours, bold patterns, and folk designs including birds and animal motifs and geometric patterns?

The wood carving in Manipur is done on two types of wood, locally known as:

Which of the following is the ancient practice in Punjab about plastering the walls of the house with mud and creating different shapes, figures, patterns and designs on the wet mud before it dries?

Lepcha Weaving is popular in the state of:

Name the state popular for the making of Korai-Silk Mats specifically designed for wedding ceremonies and have the bride and groom names as well as the wedding date woven into them:

Which state is popular for the weaving of wrap-around garments commonly called mekhala?

Pembarthi village of Warangal district in Telangana is famous for:

What is the name of metal casting tribal art popular in West Bengal?

The world-famous pashmina shawls from Jammu and Kashmir are made from raw unspun wool of:

Blue Pottery is one of the unique crafts of:

Channapatna Toys and Dolls are traditional wooden craft, from the state of:

Aranmula Kannadi is a handmade mirror, made in a small town of Aranmula in the state of:

Name the dolls and toys made of wood in a village nearby Vijayawada and registered as one of the best geographical indication handicraft from Andhra Pradesh:

Name the traditional handmade bobble head dancing dolls from the State of Tamil Nadu:

Swamimalai Bronze Icons are manufactured in Swamimalai region in the state of:

Sankheda Furniture are colourful and painted wood furniture, made in Sankheda village of:

Longpi Coiled Pottery is the famous craft from the state of:

Kamruppi Crafts (brass and bell metal products) known for their beauty and strength, are the specialty of the state of:

Terracotta and Pottery are famous traditional crafts in Dhubri district of:

An art form practiced mainly for its aesthetic value and its beauty (art for art’s sake) rather than its functional value is termed as:

Historically, fine arts included:

Art forms such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, print making, design, crafts, photography, video, filmmaking and architecture are called:

“The applied arts are the application of design and decoration to everyday, functional objects to make them aesthetically pleasing.” Who said so?

Various categories of decorative art include the creation of:

The application of design and decoration to everyday objects to make them aesthetically pleasant comes under:

Rabindranath Tagore, Abanindranath Tagore, EB Havell and Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy played an important role in the development of:

Who of the following artist is noted for his paintings of Dushyanta and Shakuntala, and Nala and Damayanti?

“Today’s artists work in and respond to a global environment that is culturally diverse, technologically advancing, and multifaceted. Working in a wide range of mediums, contemporary artists often reflect and comment on modern-day society.” Whose view is this?

Pattachitra is an art form, so popular in the state of:

The themes of Pattachitra paintings are the stories from:

Contemporary art is the art of today, produced by artists from:

Who of the following, in pursuit of his career as a painter, was patronized by Ayilyam Thirunal, the then Maharajah of Travancore?

Who of the following is highly praised around the world as a poet, playwright, musician, and philosopher, besides being highly regarded visual artist?

Who exhibited his paintings in 1930 across Europe, Russia, and the United States of America?

Which painter was deeply influenced by the murals of the Ajanta Caves?

Who completed his art diploma at Sir JJ School of Art and was invited to join the Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group?

At the age of sixteen, who sailed to Europe with her/his mother to be educated as a painter at Paris:

Who was a founding member of the Progressive Artists’ Group of Bombay?

Who was the founding member of the Progressive Artists Group of Bombay (PAG)?

“Modern Indian sculpture artists blend traditional styles with western creative ideals. Thanks to their mastery, there is a growing awareness and interest in the West about their captivating creations.” Who said so?

Name the sculptor holding the world record for building the tallest Santa Claus Sand Sculpture in the world:

Which sculptor won the People’s Choice Prize at the Moscow International Sand Sculpture Championship?

Name the sculptor awarded highest civilian honour in France in 2000:

Who created Mother with Child, a touching sculpture, which conveys the deep anguish caused by the Vietnam War?

In one of his recent sculpture titled as Line of Control, who used Indian cooking utensils to create a huge sculpture made entirely of pots and pans?

Name the sculptor famous for winning the distinguished Turner Prize for his excellent works:

“Contemporary Indian art and sculpture exhibit a high degree of maturity and sophistication and the Indian sculptors are willing to mix global trends with their traditional art to create unique masterpieces.” Who said so?

A representation of any form or object by hand through the medium of pencil, pen, charcoal, crayons, or markers, is termed as:

Making pictures by letting light through the lenses of a camera onto a film, is termed as:

A three-dimensional art, created by shaping various kinds of material, such as stone, steel, plastic, ceramics and wood, is termed as:

The process of planning, designing, and constructing buildings and other physical structures, is termed as:

What involves working with different types of fabrics and patterns, which are then designed into garments?

Which of the following disciplines are included within the term art?

The art of planning the design, layout and style of an architectural space, be it home or office is called:

The art of handwriting is called:

The folk paintings of Bihar is known as:

Miniature paintings are popular in the State of:

In which kind of art, the painters use cloth as their canvas and make it stronger with tamarind paste, chalk powder and gum?

The applied arts includes fields such as:

Which paintings are made by using dyes made from spices, earth, soot, etc.?

In which form of paintings, the painters use the intricate brushwork and the vibrant colours made from semi-precious stones, conch shells, gold and silver?

Which form of art stems from the belief that viewing a good image begets good luck?

Which state is famous for Tanjore Art?

Which form of art flourished around 16th to 18th century under the Chola Rulers?

In which style of painting, the artists use fine pens made of bamboo dipped in vegetable dyes?

Which form of painting flourished during the Maratha rule and developed a style called the Karuppur?

Which form of art involves dyeing of fabric by making use of resist techniques, covering areas of cloth with a dye resistant substance to prevent them from absorbing colours?

Which form of paintings express everyday life using just only white colour on mud base and the tribal women create images of human beings and animals and scenes from daily life?

Phad Paintings are mainly popular in the state of:

Sohrai is an art form of house painting done during:

In which kind of painting, a coat of black mud, which is followed by the coat of white mud is applied; after the double coating, a wooden comb-type tool is used to peel off the white layer in certain patterns:

Which form of art involves the making of designs and patterns on the floor of the house, using finely ground powder of different colours?

In which form of art, the images are drawn by using kharia and geru?

Name the form of art made by piercing the body with the help of a needle and injecting it with black colour obtained from lamp soot:

The design of building systems including electrical, lighting, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC), and structural systems, is termed as:

The process of creating and shaping interior space, as well as surface treatment, is termed as:

What involves the art, planning, design, management, preservation, and rehabilitation of the land and the design of man-made constructions?

Images formed by using small pieces of stone or glass are called:

The visual art of creating a motion picture from a series of still drawings, is termed as:

Making an image, using any of a wide variety of tools like graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax colour pencils, crayons, is termed as:

An artist who excels in drawing is referred to as:

Choreography is the art of creating dances, and the person who does this is called:

An art form whose medium is the combination of sounds, is termed as:

The branch of the performing arts concerned with acting out stories in front of an audience using combinations of speech, gesture, music, dance, sound and spectacle, is termed as:

Theatre takes such forms as:

Makar Sankranti is the festival of:

In Tamil Nadu, Makara Sankranti is celebrated as:

With which of the following festivals, King Hiranyakashipu and Prahlad are associated?

Pongal is an important harvest festival of:

Which of the following days is celebrated as the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion?

Onam is a traditional ten-day harvest festival of:

Which festival is celebrated on the 14th day of the Margashirsha month?

8. In Assam, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as:

In Punjab, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as:

In Thailand, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as:

In Myanmar, Makar Sankranti is celebrated as:

The day of Basant Panchami (also Vasant Panchami) is celebrated by the Hindus as:

People wear yellow clothes, offer yellow flowers in worship and mark a yellow, turmeric tilak on their forehead while celebrating:

In which state, Basant Panchami is celebrated as Sirapanchami:

On which day, Guru Gobind Singh organized the Sikhs into Khalsa or the pure ones?

Which festival also marks the beginning of the Hindu Solar New Year?

Which is the most important festival of Maharashtra and is celebrated for 10 days?

The clay idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water on the last day of the celebration of:

On which day, sisters perform aarti of their brothers and apply a Tilak or Teeka on their forehead, offer sweets to them and exchange gifts:

On which festival, young boys climb on each other and form a human pyramid to reach and break open clay pots filled with curd, hanging at some height?

Which is a nine-day festival of the Hindus, celebrated by fasting and praying to different aspects of Devi?

On which festival, women pray to God for long and prosperous lives of their husbands?

On which festival, married women begin their fast well before sunrise and take food and water only after spotting the moon in the night?

Which festival signifies the victory of good over the evil?

Which festival is known as the Festival of Light for all the fireworks, clay lamps, and candles that are lit during the celebrations?

Which festival is associated with the return of Sri Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana?

Which festival is celebrated on the fifth day of Diwali?

On which occasion, people sacrifice a quadruped such as goat, sheep:

Which day is honoured as the martyrdom of the Prophet Mohammed’s grandson Hazrat Imam Hussein?

Which festival is celebrated with illuminations, fireworks and crackers and Allah registers the actions of all men and their fates according to their deeds?

What of the following is considered the night that old sins are forgiven and fortunes for the coming year are decided? Special prayers are offered at mosques and deceased family members are honoured by visiting their graves and offering fateha:

Muslims who belong to the Sufi or Barelvi school of thought celebrate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad as:

The Hajj ends with the festival of:

Which of the following is a festival of self-discipline through fasting and other ascetic practices and men, women and children as well as monks and nuns undertake fasts?

Which festival is celebrated as the birth of Lord Mahavira; and a grand chariot procession, community worship, glorification of the Lord, discussions, discourses, seminars and devotional and spiritual activities are organized?

On which day, a magnificent celebration takes place at Kshatriya Kund in Bihar as Lord Mahavira was born there?

On which auspicious day, Prince Siddhartha was born to King Suddhodana and Queen Maha Maya?

Which day is also commemorated as the day when Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment and came to be known as Buddha?

Which of the following festivals is celebrated as the Tibetan New Year; Buddhists put on new garments, visit their relatives and offer worships in temples to seek blessings?

41. The festival celebrated every year in Ladakh is:

Which festival marks the birth anniversary of Guru Rimpoche, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism?

On which day, Buddhists make offerings to the spirits of the dead and the hungry ghosts, believing that on this auspicious occasion, the Gates of the Hell are opened and the dead visit their near and dear ones?

Which day celebrates the first teaching of the Buddha which He delivered to a group of five disciples?

Important anniversaries associated with the lives of the Gurus are referred to as:

Lohri is celebrated every year on:

Which festival is very auspicious for the newly wed and the newborn babies as it marks fertility?

During which festival, at night, people gather around the bonfire and throw puffed rice and popcorns into the flames of the bonfire; prayers are offered to the bonfire seeking abundance and prosperity?

Which festival honors the martyrdom of the Forty Immortals who were followers of Guru Gobind Singh?

Which occasion is celebrated in Anandpur (Punjab) on the festival of Holi, in memory of Guru Gobind Singh?

Which day did Guru Gobind Singh dedicate for military exercises and mock battles, followed by music and poetry contests?

Which of the following is mainly a tribal fair with more than half of the congregation consisting of Bhils?

Which festival is celebrated as the birth of Jesus Christ and conveys his message of love, tolerance and brotherhood?

On what day, the Christians remember the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ:

Which day is observed by fasting and penance every year as the day of crucifixion of Jesus Christ?

Which Jewish festival welcomes the arrival of the spring season?

Which festival is originally linked with the escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt?

During the early New Testament period, the celebrations of which festival started in honor of God’s creation of His people:

Which festival is known as the Feast of Ingathering in the Bible?

Which is the Festival of Light, celebrated with great pomp and show?

Which is the New Year Day for Parsis when they wear new clothes; offer prayers at the temples, give alms and arrange sumptuous feasts at their homes?

Which festival is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Prophet Zoroaster?

Which day is observed as the death anniversary of the Prophet Zoroaster, who is believed to have died in a temple while praying?

Which festival is being celebrated since the time King Jamshed ruled Persia; on this day, worship at the Parsi fire-temples is followed by visits to friends and relatives to exchange greetings:

Which place is the birthplace of the 22nd Jain Tirthankar Nemichand and is an important pilgrimage site for both the sects of Jain devotees - Digambar and Shwetambar?

Every year a large cattle fair is held at:

A Jain Fair is organised at:

The Full Kumbh Mela is held every:

The Ardh Kumbh Mela is held every:

During which fair, pilgrims from all over the country come to take a holy dip at the confluence of the river Ganges and Bay of Bengal, followed by offering prayers at the Kapil Muni Temple?

Which fair is held every year at Kamakhya Temple in the Guwahati district of Assam?

During the Ambubachi Mela, the doors of the Kamakhya Temple remain closed for:

Which mela is also known as Ameti or Tantric Fertility Festival since it is closely associated with Tantric Shakti cult prevalent in eastern parts of India?

Which state is the correct answer?