This post presents Art and Culture MCQs based on recent national and international developments. All questions are taken from 2025 updates related to heritage sites, cultural events, museums, and government initiatives. Ideal for current affairs based exams.
ART & CULTURE 2025
- Which was the first language to be granted Classical Language status in India?
A. Sanskrit
B. Tamil
C. Telugu
D. Kannada
Ans : B
Recently Union Cabinet granted classical language status for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit
Other Classical Languages → Tamil (1st), Sanskrit, Odia, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
- Which Tribe recently became the 6th PVTG to receive Habitat Rights over forests in Odisha?
A. Birhor
B. Mankidia
C. Khadia
D. Juang
Ans : B
Mankidia Community → 6th Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group
Austro-Asiatic food gathering and hunting community
- South Indian Adivasi Knowledge Centre called ‘KAANU’ was launched in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
Ans : C
Launched at Tribal Health Resource Centre, BR Hills, Karnataka
- Which state government declared Ratnagiri’s geoglyphs and petroglyphs as protected monuments?
A. Gujarat
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Odisha
Ans : C
Mesolithic geoglyphs and petroglyphs
About 1500 rock art works
Dating : 20,000–10,000 years ago
- World’s Largest Hindu Temple, Angkor Wat Temple is located in which country?
A. Cambodia
B. UAE
C. France
D. USA
Ans : A
Named most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Site in Asia
Indian sites included : Taj Mahal and Hampi
- Who inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in Maharashtra?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Devendra Fadnavis
C. Uddhav Thackeray
D. Amit Shah
Ans : A
- Recently which city received World Craft City Certificate?
A. Srinagar
B. Agra
C. Chennai
D. Tirupati
Ans : A
Srinagar became 4th World Craft City of India
Awarded by World Crafts Council
Other cities : Jaipur, Mamallapuram, Mysore
- Charaideo Moidams Is Located In Which State?
A. Assam
B. West Bengal
C. Tripura
D. Manipur
Ans : A
Burial sites of Ahom Kingdom
43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site of India
- India’s First Sunken Museum Opened In Which City?
A. New Delhi
B. Agra
C. Patna
D. Chennai
Ans : A
Opened at Humayun’s Tomb Complex
UNESCO World Heritage Site
- India & which country signed the first-ever Cultural Property Agreement (CPA)?
A. US
B. UK
C. France
D. UAE
Ans : A
Aim : Combat illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts
- Tata Sons to Build ₹650 Crore ‘Museum of Temples’ in which city?
A. Surat
B. Ayodhya
C. Mathura
D. Chennai
Ans : B
- Which city has been declared as India’s 1st City of Literature by UNESCO?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kozhikode
D. Agra
Ans : C
Kozhikode, Kerala
India’s first UNESCO City of Literature
- Madhava Perumal Temple is located in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Bihar
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala
Ans : A
Indicates existence of ancient submerged trade route
Connected Kongu region with Karnataka and Kerala
- World’s First Om-Shaped Temple Inaugurated in which state?
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Kerala
Ans : C
Location : Pali, Rajasthan
Temple Name : Om Akar Temple
- Shompen Tribe primarily resides in which region?
A. Diu Island
B. Netrani Island
C. Lakshadweep Island
D. Great Nicobar Island
Ans : D
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group
Population : 229
- PM Modi laid foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham Temple in which state?
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Haryana
Ans : B
Location : Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh
- Recently Neolithic Child Burial Site was unearthed in which state?
A. Odisha
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat
D. Goa
Ans : B
Discovered by University of Madras researchers
Location : Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
- Who unveiled Bronze Statue of Ahom General Lachit Borphukan?
A. Amit Shah
B. PM Modi
C. Rajnath Singh
D. None
Ans : B
Location : Jorhat, Assam
Height : 125 feet
- BAPS Mandir has been constructed in which country?
A. UAE
B. USA
C. UK
D. France
Ans : A
Located in Abu Dhabi
Area : 27 acres
- World’s tallest Ambedkar statue has been unveiled in which state?
A. Gujarat
B. Haryana
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Ans : C
Statue of Social Justice
Height : 206 feet
Location : Vijayawada
- Who inaugurated Ayodhya Ram Temple on 22 January 2024?
A. Amit Shah
B. Mohan Bhagwat
C. Yogi Adityanath
D. Narendra Modi
Ans : D
Location : Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya
River : Sarayu
- 10th century Kadamba inscription written in Kannada and Sanskrit was found in which state?
A. Goa
B. Manipur
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
Ans : A
Found at Mahadeva Temple, Cacoda
- Mohammed Bin Abdullah Masjid is being built in which state?
A. Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Goa
D. Maharashtra
Ans : B
Location : Ayodhya
Site Area : 5 acres
- Which state granted ST status to Hatti community?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Goa
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Ans : C
- World’s 2nd Largest Hindu Temple outside India inaugurated in which country?
A. UK
B. UAE
C. France
D. USA
Ans : D
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple
World’s largest Hindu temple : Angkor Wat
- Which State’s Dhordo Village won UNWTO’s Best Tourism Village Award?
A. Odisha
B. Gujarat
C. Haryana
D. Tripura
Ans : B
Awarded by UN World Tourism Organization
- Hoysala Temples are located in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Assam
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka
Ans : D
42nd UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chennakesava, Kesava, Hoysaleswara Temples
- Which became India’s 41st World Heritage Site?
A. Santiniketan
B. Gol Ghar
C. Sun Temple
D. Satpura TR
Ans : A
Founded by Rabindranath Tagore
Located in Birbhum district, West Bengal
Culture-based current affairs appear regularly in exams. Revise these MCQs to stay updated with recent developments and improve retention of factual cultural information.
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Art and Culture GK MCQs 2025 | Important Indian Culture Questions
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Art and Culture MCQs 2025 with Answers for Competitive Exams