Q: Consider the following pairs: Tradition — State 1. Chapchar Kut festival — Mizoram 2. Khongjom Parba ballad — Manipur 3. Thang-Ta dance — Sikkim Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2
(c)3 only
(d)2 and 3
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Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions — UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions
13 questions from UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 on Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions (Art & Culture). Spanning from 1996 to 2018. Practice with show/hide answers and detailed explanations.
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10
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Easy
9
Moderate
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What UPSC Asks About Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions
Based on 13 questions across 10 years, UPSC has consistently tested aspirants' understanding of Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions within the broader Art & Culture syllabus. The questions range from factual recall to application-based analysis.
Recent trends show UPSC moving towards statement-based questions that combine multiple aspects of Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions. Aspirants should focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing isolated facts.
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Q: Consider the following pairs: Craft — Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls — Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery — Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani saris — Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2
(c)3 only
(d)2 and 3
Q: Consider the following pairs: Traditions — Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival — Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra — Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari — Santhals Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)None of the above
Q: With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
(a)Shramana
(b)Parivraajaka
(c)Agrahaarika
(d)Maagadh
Q: Kalamkari painting refers to
(a)a hand-painted cotton textile in South India
(b)a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India
(c)a block-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India
(d)a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India
Q: Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status? 1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees 2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma 3. Tirupathi Laddu Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
Q: With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
(a)It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
(b)It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area
(c)It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
(d)It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
Q: Mahamasthakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following?
(a)Bahubali
(b)Buddha
(c)Mahavir
(d)Nataraja
Q: Consider the following pairs: Tradition — State 1. Gatka, a traditional martial art : Kerala 2. Madhubani, a traditional painting : Bihar 3. Singhye Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival : Jammu and Kashmir Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
Q: Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List – I (Centre of Handicrafts) A. Mon B. Nalbari C. Pasighat D. Tura List – II (State) 1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Assam 3. Meghalaya 4. Nagaland Code: A B C D
(a)4 2 1 3
(b)4 3 2 1
(c)1 3 4 2
(d)1 2 4 3
Q: Consider the following statements: 1. The Islamic Calendar is twelve days shorter than the Gregorian Calendar 2. The Islamic Calendar began in AD 632 3. The Gregorian Calendar is a solar calendar Which of these statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2
(c)1 and 3
(d)3 only
Q: Chapchar Kut is a festival celebrated in the state of
(a)Arunachal Pradesh
(b)Assam
(c)Mizoram
(d)Sikkim
Q: Which one of the following temples figured in the news regarding the institution of the Devadasis?
(a)Jagannath temple, Puri
(b)Pasupatinath temple, Kathmandu
(c)Kandariya Mahadeva temple, Khajuraho
(d)Chausanth Yogini temple, Bheraghat
Frequently Asked Questions
How many UPSC Prelims questions have been asked from Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions?▼
UPSC has asked 13 questions on Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions in GS Paper 1 Prelims between 1996 and 2018. This sub-topic falls under Art & Culture.
In which years has UPSC asked about Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions?▼
Questions on Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions have appeared in UPSC Prelims in the following years: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2009, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1996. The topic has appeared in 10 out of 31 years.
What is the difficulty level of Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions questions in UPSC Prelims?▼
Among 13 questions on Festivals, Crafts & Folk Traditions: 4 are easy, 9 are moderate, and 0 are difficult. Most questions test conceptual understanding of the topic.