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Art and Culture: BPSC Prelims PYQs

20 previous-year questions on Art and Culture, asked 1992–2025. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 71st BPSC Prelims 2025

   What is the name of the 16th-century step well that the Archaeological Survey of India recently conserved in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India?

   1. AAgasen ki Baoli
   2. BRajon ki Baoli
   3. CChauki Bavdi
   4. DMore than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 70th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2024

   Chitrakoot temple is located in which state of India?

   1. AChhattisgarh
   2. BOrissa
   3. CMadhya Pradesh
   4. DUttar Pradesh
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

   Where was the last Kumbh Mela of the 20th century celebrated?

   1. AAllahabad
   2. BAyodhya
   3. CHaridwar
   4. DVaranasi
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

   Jantar Mantar was built by -

   1. AAkbar
   2. BShah Jahan
   3. CShivaji
   4. DMaharaja Jai Singh
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

   Who painted 'Bharat Mata', famous for its historical values?

   1. AAbanindranath Tagore
   2. BSatyendranath Tagore
   3. CSurendranath Banerjee
   4. DRabindranath Tagore
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

   Various states and their popular dance styles are given below:

   State	Dance
   (A) Andhra Pradesh	1. Bihu
   (B) Assam	2. Burra
   (C) Himachal Pradesh	3. Ghoomar
   (D) Rajasthan	4. Nati

   What will be the correct matching of state and dance?

   1. A1 2 3 4
   2. B2 1 3 4
   3. C2 1 4 3
   4. D2 4 3 1
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

   In which country is the three-day Thadingyut Festival celebrated?

   1. AChile
   2. BNepal
   3. CGermany
   4. DMyanmar
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. BPSC District Art & Culture Officer 2021

   Monuments and states: which of the following pairs is/are correct?

   • I. Sheikh Chilli's Tomb - Haryana
   • II. Chitradurga Fort - Karnataka
   1. ABoth I and II
   2. BOnly I
   3. COnly II
   4. DNeither I nor II
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. BPSC Assistant 2019

   In which Indian state is the Barabati Fort located?

   1. AKerala
   2. BMaharashtra
   3. CWest Bengal
   4. DOdisha
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. BPSC District Art & Culture Officer 2021

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

    List-I (Traditional sport)	List-II (State where it is played)
    A. Kalaripayattu	1. Tamil Nadu
    B. Archery	2. Kerala
    C. Jallikattu	3. Madhya Pradesh
    D. Mallakhamb	4. Manipur

    1. A2 3 1 4
    2. B2 4 1 3
    3. C2 1 4 3
    4. D2 1 3 4
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. BPSC District Art & Culture Officer 2021

    Which of the following festival-state pairs is/are correct?

    • I. Modhera Dance Festival - Gujarat
    • II. Baneshwar Fair - Rajasthan
    1. AOnly I
    2. BNeither I nor II
    3. CBoth I and II
    4. DOnly II
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. BPSC District Art & Culture Officer 2021

    Consider the following statements regarding the Mamallapuram Dance Festival.

    • 1. This is a festival of folk dances prevalent in different regions of the country.
    • 2. This festival is held in the city called Mahabalipuram for about ten days.
    • 3. Mahabharata, Radha Krishna, Balli Mukhya, Shiva Shakti and many ancient folk tales are brought to life through sensitive dance forms.
    • 4. Hypnotic dances are performed on the stage decorated with the historical 'Arjuna's Penance' sculpture series in the background.

    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 and 2 only
    2. BOnly 1, 3 and 4
    3. COnly 1 and 3
    4. DOnly 2, 3 and 4
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. BPSC Assistant 2019

    Which of the following states celebrates the Gangaur festival?

    1. ARajasthan
    2. BArunachal Pradesh
    3. CGoa
    4. DKarnataka
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. BPSC District Art & Culture Officer 2021

    Consider the following statements regarding Hoysala art:

    • 1. The Hoysala style (1050-1300 AD) developed in the southern region of Karnataka.
    • 2. The beginning of Hoysala art can be traced to the early Chalukya temples in Aihole, Badami, and Pattadakal.
    • 3. An important monument employing this art is the Keshava Temple located in Belur.
    • 4. Besides the architectural plan, the Hoysala style acquired some more specific characteristics. For example, chloritic schist was abandoned due to the more readily available sandstone.

    Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 and 2 only
    2. B3 and 4 only
    3. C2 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. BPSC District Art & Culture Officer 2021

    Consider the following statements about festivals and fairs in India.

    • 1. The main attraction of the Pooram festival held in Thrissur, Kerala is the parade of magnificently decorated elephants.
    • 2. Bihu festival is celebrated in Assam.
    • 3. Karthigai is celebrated on Kartik Purnima in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and some parts of Kerala.
    • 4. The famous Pushkar Mela is held in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    1. A3 and 4 only
    2. BOnly 2 and 3
    3. C1 and 2 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation →

16. 16. BPSC Assistant 2019

    Which of the following temples is located in Kanchipuram?

    1. ASri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Temple
    2. BSri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    3. CArulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple
    4. DEkambareswarar Temple
    Answer and explanation →

17. 17. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

    Which of the following is a classical dance form of the state of Assam?

    1. AGotipua
    2. BRouf
    3. CSattriya
    4. DChhau
    Answer and explanation →

18. 18. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

    ‘Maghar Mahotsav’ was started in honor of Sant Kabir, in the year-

    1. AIn 1987
    2. BIn 1985
    3. CIn 1990
    4. DIn 1975
    Answer and explanation →

19. 19. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

    The world's largest stadium is located in-

    1. ABrazil
    2. BCzechoslovakia
    3. CGermany
    4. Dthe United States of America
    Answer and explanation →

20. 20. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

    The 'Statue of Liberty' is located in-

    1. AFrance
    2. BSpain
    3. CEngland
    4. DUnited States of America
    Answer and explanation →