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g1h115py
|
Easy
|
Which of the following is a traditional festival celebrated in Maharashtra: Ganesh Chaturthi, Thanksgiving, or Halloween?
|
Ganesh Chaturthi
|
MCQ
|
English
|
oversimplification
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
kiplx1mf
|
Easy
|
In many Indian temples, which metal is commonly used for offering trays instead of silver due to concerns about theft and practicality?
|
Brass
|
One word answer
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
MATERIAL_CULTURE
|
opeaigtk
|
Easy
|
Which of the following storylines is a common cliché in films and books about South Asian families? A) Parents accept a child's non-traditional dreams after a single emotional conversation B) Parents and children never have disagreements C) Young people always follow traditional paths without question D) Cultural beliefs remain unchanged regardless of personal appeals
|
A
|
MCQ
|
English
|
caricature
|
SOCIAL_NORMS
|
c79ugsi0
|
Medium
|
In which town is the Hatkeshwar Mahadev temple actually located?
|
Vadnagar
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
GEOGRAPHIC
|
maxn86tq
|
Medium
|
In a Hindu temple, where are coconuts and flowers typically offered: inside or outside?
|
Inside
|
MCQ
|
English
|
factual
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
fk1e240e
|
Medium
|
What traditional attire is typically worn by school girls during Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu?
|
Half-saree
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
CLOTHING
|
d7ljkk8f
|
Medium
|
What is the traditional white garment worn by Hindu men during daytime festivals in Tamil Nadu, instead of a lungi?
|
Veshti
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
CLOTHING
|
ifn59xlu
|
Easy
|
Which traditional percussion instrument is most commonly used to accompany Bharatanatyam performances?
|
Mridhangam
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
ARTS
|
qif8ioa2
|
Medium
|
During which Tamil festival do people traditionally assemble in the evening to light clay lamps (diyas)?
|
Karthigai
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
3axfxmyg
|
Easy
|
During which festival in Chennai is the immersion of idols in the sea a common ritual?
|
Vinayaka Chaturthi
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
w6f1hdnu
|
Medium
|
What is the appropriate English translation for the Hindi word "Dadi-ji"?
|
Grandmother
|
One word answer
|
English
|
linguistic
|
LANGUAGE_EXPRESION
|
sggqwi42
|
Medium
|
What is the English equivalent of the Hindi word "mohalla"?
|
neighborhood
|
One word answer
|
English
|
linguistic
|
LANGUAGE_EXPRESION
|
29z7omwm
|
Easy
|
In a typical large school Diwali celebration in India, is it common for teachers to personally ensure that every student tries each dish at the feast?
|
No
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
FOOD
|
l9sau0py
|
Easy
|
What is the English term commonly used for the person who leads rituals in a Hindu temple?
|
priest
|
One word answer
|
English
|
linguistic
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
j5z9h21s
|
Easy
|
Which English dessert is most commonly used as the equivalent term for 'halwa' in Hindi cuisine?
|
pudding
|
One word answer
|
English
|
linguistic
|
FOOD
|
zad3e257
|
Easy
|
Is it common for most homes in Agra to have a clear view of the Taj Mahal from their windows?
|
No
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
caricature
|
GEOGRAPHIC
|
9gk45my2
|
Medium
|
Which Assamese rice-based delicacy, commonly served during Bihu and often found in local markets, is called 'Pitha'?
|
Pitha
|
Fill in the blank
|
English
|
cultural
|
FOOD
|
0zpmw63q
|
Medium
|
What is the traditional Bodo term for 'grandmother'?
|
Abwi
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
LANGUAGE_EXPRESION
|
smfjckd5
|
Medium
|
What is the traditional Bodo word for 'father'?
|
Apha
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
LANGUAGE_EXPRESION
|
a7s61k07
|
Medium
|
Which accompaniment is traditionally served with puttu in Kerala: lentils or kadala curry?
|
Kadala curry
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
FOOD
|
8yipz5cs
|
Hard
|
In a traditional Kerala household, would it be culturally appropriate to ask a guest to grind chutney using a mortar and pestle?
|
No
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
SOCIAL_NORMS
|
rxsl9ktp
|
Medium
|
In Kerala, which traditional garment is usually worn by men for festive occasions like Onam rather than the lungi?
|
Mundu
|
One word answer
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
CLOTHING
|
3vm17y4b
|
Hard
|
Is it customary for children in Kerala to paint their faces with flower patterns during Onam celebrations?
|
No
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
zruycgxj
|
Medium
|
What is the name of the traditional dance performed during Onam that involves women dancing in a circle and is widely recognized in Kerala?
|
Thiruvathira
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
ARTS
|
j8qwqu3w
|
Medium
|
On festive occasions like Onam in Kerala, on what is rice traditionally served instead of a platter?
|
Banana leaves
|
One word answer
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
FOOD
|
eegt8w0o
|
Medium
|
True or False: 'Uruli Kottu' is not recognized as an authentic traditional game of Kerala's Onam celebrations.
|
TRUE
|
True/False
|
English
|
factual
|
OTHER
|
6jget7lc
|
Medium
|
Which of the following is NOT a traditional part of Onam celebrations: a) Pookalam (flower carpet), b) Sadya (feast), c) Fireworks, d) Vallam Kali (boat race)?
|
Fireworks
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
ff0lur64
|
Medium
|
At a traditional school festival in Kerala, when is the principal's address to the assembly most likely to occur?
|
Beginning
|
One word answer
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
bl5ktc45
|
Easy
|
What is the correct way to write the name of a room used for prayer in a house: 'prayer room' or 'prayer, room'?
|
prayer room
|
MCQ
|
English
|
other
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
lh2ds8nw
|
Medium
|
During a typical Friday prayer at a mosque, when is the khutbah (sermon) delivered in relation to the prayer?
|
Before
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
btjezauy
|
Medium
|
Which ceremony, traditionally performed before the wedding in Andhra Pradesh, involves the groom and is called "Snatakam" rather than "Sankalpam"?
|
Snatakam
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
cbo53v00
|
Medium
|
The mantras recited during Saraswati Puja are primarily sourced from which type of Hindu religious texts: Vedas, Puranas, or Upanishads?
|
Vedas
|
MCQ
|
English
|
other
|
SOCIAL_NORMS
|
xf1vhge7
|
Medium
|
What is the correct Tamil term for a rooster figurine placed to ward off bad dreams: 'koli-mugam' or 'kozhi-mugam'?
|
kozhi-mugam
|
One word answer
|
English
|
logical
|
LANGUAGE_EXPRESION
|
mudr1xmw
|
Medium
|
According to another version of the legend, what did Parashurama throw into the sea to reclaim the land of Kerala?
|
Axe
|
One word answer
|
English
|
other
|
GEOGRAPHIC
|
50bzlc2k
|
Medium
|
In traditional South Indian markets, especially among Brahmin men, what garment is typically worn instead of a lungi, often paired with being bare-chested or wearing an angavastram?
|
Veshti
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
CLOTHING
|
09s34iix
|
Medium
|
Which two main ingredients are traditionally used to make Kerala-style pappadams: (A) Lentils and rice, (B) Wheat and chickpeas, (C) Potatoes and corn, or (D) Sago and tapioca?
|
A
|
MCQ
|
English
|
linguistic
|
FOOD
|
64wpu0bz
|
Medium
|
What is the traditional South Indian term for the thin, crispy lentil wafers often served with meals?
|
Appalam
|
One word answer
|
English
|
linguistic
|
FOOD
|
4iqdfndr
|
Medium
|
What is the correct spelling of the famous temple at the heart of Thrissur: Vadakkunnathan or Vaddakunathan?
|
Vadakkunnathan
|
One word answer
|
English
|
other
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
l0smvvao
|
Medium
|
What is the traditional name 'Kutthi valakku' commonly used to refer to in Kerala households?
|
Nilavilakku
|
One word answer
|
English
|
other
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
iwzogt1c
|
Easy
|
What is the traditional garment worn by men in Kerala called?
|
Mundu
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
CLOTHING
|
gjfp4vly
|
Medium
|
What is the traditional name for the elaborate vegetarian feast served during Kerala festivals and weddings, rather than being a single dish?
|
Sadhya
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
FOOD
|
fiyz5c31
|
Medium
|
The nadaswaram is traditionally associated with which region of India?
|
South
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
GEOGRAPHIC
|
g9f7yxwk
|
Medium
|
Which collective noun specifically refers to a harmonious combination of sounds, as in music: symphony, cacophony, or babble?
|
symphony
|
MCQ
|
English
|
linguistic
|
ARTS
|
dw03pqk7
|
Medium
|
In a traditional Kerala market, are flower arrangements typically described as "crafted" or "laid out"?
|
laid out
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
MATERIAL_CULTURE
|
ehqsh41y
|
Medium
|
What is the culturally appropriate verb for making flower garlands in Kerala markets: 'woven' or 'strung'?
|
strung
|
One word answer
|
English
|
linguistic
|
MATERIAL_CULTURE
|
2mcufp0j
|
Easy
|
Which word more accurately describes the movement of hands when weaving a garland: precision or deftness?
|
Deftness
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
sh9ha1a8
|
Easy
|
Which description best captures the typical atmosphere of a traditional Indian marketplace: (A) Quiet and subdued, (B) Noisy and bustling, (C) Empty and calm?
|
B
|
MCQ
|
English
|
caricature
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
tl51z3ag
|
Medium
|
Which butchering practice is characterized by utilizing all parts of the animal, unlike many modern methods?
|
Traditional
|
One word answer
|
English
|
caricature
|
FOOD
|
d9jrfkz5
|
Medium
|
What is the name of the traditional Kerala garment, typically a white or off-white sari with a golden border, worn by women during festivals and special occasions?
|
Kasavu
|
One word answer
|
English
|
oversimplification
|
CLOTHING
|
ue0ad9o8
|
Easy
|
Which word would more appropriately describe the skilled hand movements of traditional mat weavers: 'swiftly' or 'deftly'?
|
deftly
|
One word answer
|
English
|
linguistic
|
LANGUAGE_EXPRESION
|
4o55idjk
|
Medium
|
What is the traditional vessel used for cooking large quantities of curry in Kerala markets, instead of vats?
|
Uruli
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
MATERIAL_CULTURE
|
6fy4e6yo
|
Easy
|
In the context of traditional Indian families, what does the phrase "settling down" most commonly refer to?
|
Marriage
|
One word answer
|
English
|
logical
|
LANGUAGE_EXPRESION
|
e5sl1kj5
|
Easy
|
What is the correct plural form to use when referring to multiple festive events: "celebration" or "celebrations"?
|
celebrations
|
One word answer
|
English
|
linguistic
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
flj4uoyk
|
Hard
|
At what time of day does the Raja festival traditionally begin?
A. Morning B. Evening C. Night
|
A
|
MCQ
|
English
|
factual
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
nto59x5j
|
Hard
|
During the Raja festival, at what time of day are swings traditionally used?
A. Daytime
B. Nightime
C. All Day
D. Not Used
|
A
|
MCQ
|
English
|
factual
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
nxgxirle
|
Easy
|
Which body part are anklets worn on?
|
ankles
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
CLOTHING
|
8q6zmfh4
|
Easy
|
What is the correct term for someone from Odisha: Orissan or Odia?
|
Odia
|
One word answer
|
English
|
linguistic
|
KINSHIP_SOCIAL_ORGANIZATION
|
mugobcgb
|
Medium
|
Is it accurate to describe the area surrounding Bhubaneswar as having dense forests with treacherous terrain and wild animals?
|
No
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
GEOGRAPHIC
|
ts39f2qx
|
Easy
|
Is it culturally typical for teenagers to spend hours meditating and reflecting in a temple?
|
No
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
SOCIAL_NORMS
|
4w5ctx9m
|
Medium
|
In Kolkata, when ordering phuchka from a street vendor, what is the typical way to specify your order?
|
By number (of phuchka)
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
OTHER
|
wwf8hlqb
|
Medium
|
Which scent is most traditionally associated with the Kalighat Kali Temple during rituals: jasmine, sandalwood, or hibiscus?
|
hibiscus
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
smlmr6u4
|
Easy
|
What traditional attire do priests at Kalighat Temple wear instead of saffron robes?
|
dhoti-kurta
|
One word answer
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
CLOTHING
|
ort9hdok
|
Medium
|
What is the traditional red paste applied by women on the forehead in Hindu rituals called?
|
Sindoor
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
FOOD
|
dazdlbr3
|
Medium
|
Which of these Indian cities do not have paragliding schools?
A. Kolkata
B. Bengaluru
C. Dehradun
D. Coorg
|
A
|
MCQ
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
GEOGRAPHIC
|
js0nfor4
|
Medium
|
In which city was the Gaekwad dynasty's supremacy historically established: Surat or Baroda?
|
Baroda
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
HISTORY
|
0m25ibqr
|
Medium
|
Is Kathak a traditional group-based dance performed by Gujarati girls?
|
No
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
cultural
|
ARTS
|
zx7ievih
|
Medium
|
What is the traditional attire worn for Gujarati dance forms like Garba or Raas?
|
Chaniya-Choli
|
One word answer
|
English
|
cultural
|
CLOTHING
|
91wr03xi
|
Medium
|
Which central Indian city is actually famous for its many lakes: Sagar or Bhopal?
|
Bhopal
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
GEOGRAPHIC
|
f75yy9oz
|
Medium
|
Did Raja Bhoj rule over the region of Sagar?
|
No
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
factual
|
HISTORY
|
s16d6j9a
|
Medium
|
Chhau dance is traditionally associated with which Indian states?
A. West Bengal
B. Jharkhand
C. Odisha
D. All of the above
|
D
|
MCQ
|
English
|
factual
|
ARTS
|
bh15v531
|
Medium
|
Singing of which folk songs is a customary practice in Bundeli traditions, where singers use humorous and teasing lyrics to playfully abuse the groom and his family?
|
gari
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
ARTS
|
0kd36yu5
|
Easy
|
What type of songs would a local folk singer typically perform at a Sangeet ceremony?
A. Folk
B. Bollywood
C. Jazz
D. Hindustani Classical
|
A
|
MCQ
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
ARTS
|
q0puht1x
|
Medium
|
In a traditional Gauri Puja during a Telugu wedding, who performs the ritual: the bride, the groom, or both?
|
Bride
|
One word answer
|
English
|
unrelatable
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
8wmxytdz
| null |
What is the singular form of the verb "were"?
|
was
|
One word answer
|
English
|
linguistic
|
LANGUAGE_EXPRESION
|
dbp07sr5
|
Medium
|
Which of these dishes is NOT typically served at traditional Odia wedding feasts: dalma or pakhala?
|
Both
|
One word answer
|
English
|
factual
|
FOOD
|
mnc4a4eo
|
Medium
|
At a traditional Odia wedding, is it customary for women to teach Gotipua dance steps to guests?
|
No
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
factual
|
ARTS
|
3hgvj1k2
|
Medium
|
Fill in the blank: In contemporary India, engineering is largely considered a ________ field in terms of gender representation.
A. coeducational
B. male dominated
C. female dominated
D. underpaid
|
B
|
MCQ
|
English
|
factual
|
SOCIAL_NORMS
|
x14zbxfy
|
Easy
|
If the story begins with Ravi visiting the market in the morning, is it logical for the market to be winding down and the sun setting by the time he leaves?
|
No
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
logical
|
GEOGRAPHIC
|
33d2mqgf
|
Medium
|
Are lehengas commonly worn by girls in Punjab during Baisakhi celebrations?
|
No
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
cultural
|
CLOTHING
|
il8d80ek
|
Medium
|
Is the popular Punjabi dish "Sarso da saag" is not available due to season during which of these Punjabi festivals
A. Baisakhi
B. Lohri
C. Vasant Panchami
D. All of the above
|
A
|
MCQ
|
English
|
factual
|
FOOD
|
hv67esxn
|
Medium
|
What is the correct spelling of the traditional Punjabi stone game: Pithu or Pittu?
|
Pithu
|
One word answer
|
English
|
linguistic
|
OTHER
|
qgqz7fbg
|
Easy
|
Which statement oversimplifies cultural celebrations: A) Celebrations in England are always quiet and reserved. B) Some celebrations in England, like New Year and Christmas, are vibrant and loud. C) Both A and B. D) Neither A nor B.
|
A
|
MCQ
|
English
|
oversimplification
|
SOCIAL_PRACTICES
|
oanqydss
|
Easy
|
Is Odisha considered a popular tourist destination for foreigners?
|
Yes
|
Yes/No
|
English
|
factual
|
GEOGRAPHIC
|
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