CMAT 2026 Top-50 Culture Static GK Questions PDF

'Jatra' is the popular folk theater of which Indian state?

Sinhalese, the official language of Sri Lanka is generally considered to be belonging to the same family of languages as ….

Match the Music festivals to their states:

Bihu is the traditional dance of which of the following states?

The given painting “The Potato Eaters” is an oil painting by ___________

Leshalaptu' is a folk dance of which Indian state?

In which of the following temples is the Ambubasi Fair celebrated every year?

The third Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Distinguished Indologist Award for the year 2017 was awarded to Japanese professor ......

Which Buddhist scripture describes about 16 Mahajanapadas?

Which of the following Sufi order was the most orthodox?

Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?

In which of the following month festival of forests is celebrated in India?

Which of the following is a famous Classical Indian dancer?

Which God despite being the creator god among the Trimurti, is rarely worshiped today?

One of the earliest Bhakti movements were led by the Alvars, literally, those who were immersed in devotion to ___________.

One of the most important descriptions of the city of __________________ in the fifteenth century comes from Abdur Razzaq Samarqandi.

The Lotus Temple is located in Delhi, India. It is composed of how many free-standing marble-clad "petals"?

Onam is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated in ________.

In which state the Feast of St. Francis Xavier festival is celebrated?

Which of the following is the son of Shiva and Mohini and was also called as Shastha?

Which of the following is a famous Indian singer?

In parts of South India, Lord Vishnu is also known as Lord _____ .

All of the following are the principal deities of the Vedic pantheon, except _______.

Which of the following was an eminent Indian painter, sometimes known as India's Frida Kahlo?

Who among the following was a classical Indian violin player?

Which festival is celebrated on the full moon of the Phalgun month?

Which of the following is a famous Classical Indian dancer?

Who among the following was a classical Indian flute player?

Which festival is celebrated on the first day of Uttarayana?

Which of the following is the morning ‘Ragg’ in music ?

The finely painted cotton fabric made in Golkanda was called

The $$24^{th}$$ Thirthankara of Jainism

Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma is an exponent of

Which of the following was not known to the Rigvedic period ?

A Persian form of singing a poem is called

Name the dome shaped monumentused-to keep Buddhist relics.

Which amongthe following is not a classical Indian dance ?

Consider the following statements about Hindustani music compositions.
1. Dhrupad is a serious and sober composition which demands effort from the vocal cords and lungs.
2. `Khayar is a word derived from Persian and implies 'idea' or 'imagination'.
3. The Thumari is a light form based on the romantic religious literature inspired by the Bhakti Movement.
4. The Ghazal is yet another product of the Indonesian influence on Hindustani music.
Which of the statements given above are true?

Which of the following temples is located at Kanchipuram?

Who out of the following is a maestro of Santoor?

Consider the following statements regarding Karnataka music compositions.
1. The vocal form `rangam-tanam-pallavii is generally the main item in Karnataka music concerts.
2. The Kriti is perhaps the most popular form in Karnataka music.
3. The Tillana is the south Indian musical counterpart of the north Indian tarana - rhythmic and fast in tempo.
4. In Karnataka music, there was no influence of bhakti in its development.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Kud dance is one of the most popular folk dances of ________________.

Which instrument is predominantly used in both, Hindustani and Carnatic music? It does not play melody but supports the singer or another instrument.

Phulaich is a colourful festival of the State of ______.

Consider the following statements regarding Kuchipudi.
1. Kuchipudi is one of the classical styles of Indian dance.
2. Kuchipudi is a name of a village in Karnataka.
3. It is a dance drama which was known under the generic name `Yakshagana'.
4. Usually, Jatiswaram is performed as the nritta number.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Hereileu song is known as the war song of which of the following states?

Consider the following statements regarding to the Sattriya dance and choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) Sattriya is a fusion of dance, drama and music.
(B) It follows the old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
(C) It is based on various Ragas and Talas of devotional songs of Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.

Which of the following musical instruments is Anuradha Pal associated with?

A. Kajri is a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh.
B. Kuchipudi is a folk dance of Kerala.
C. Kathakali is a folk dance of Kerala.
D. Chakari is a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh.
E. Ghapal is a folk dance of Rajasthan

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A. Gangaur Festival is widely celebrated in Rajasthan.

B. Saga Dawa festival is widely celebrated in Kerala

C.Majuli festival is widely celebrated in Assam

D.Solung festival is widely celebrated in Maharashtra

E.Bonalu is widely celebrated in Telangana

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: