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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