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61	Who was the principal architect of the Viceroy's House, now Rashtrapati Bhavan?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Colonial architecture	Easy
62	The word "bungalow" comes from	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Colonial architecture	Easy
63	A building has pointed arches, spires and stained-glass windows. Which style does it most likely follow?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Colonial architecture	Medium
64	The Gateway of India in Mumbai is generally classified under which style?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Colonial architecture	Medium
65	Why did British architects in New Delhi add chhatris, jalis and a Sanchi-inspired dome to classical buildings?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Colonial architecture	Hard
66	The Natyashastra, the foundational text on Indian drama and dance, is attributed to	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India History of Indian dance	Easy
67	Dance that consists of pure rhythmic movement without conveying a story or meaning is called	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India History of Indian dance	Easy
68	A dancer's elaborate costume, make-up and jewellery belong to which kind of abhinaya?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India History of Indian dance	Medium
69	Which 13th-century text, composed by Sharngadeva, deals with music and dance?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India History of Indian dance	Medium
70	A dancer shows sorrow through trembling, tears and a change of complexion, without words or props. Which kind…	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India History of Indian dance	Hard
71	Sattriya, a classical dance form preserved in Vaishnava monasteries, belongs to	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Classical dance forms	Easy
72	Rapid spins called chakkars and intricate footwork with ankle bells are features of	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Classical dance forms	Easy
73	A performance shows a dancer balancing on the rim of a brass plate while dancing. Which form is being perform…	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Classical dance forms	Medium
74	The tribhanga posture, in which the body bends at three points, is especially associated with	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Classical dance forms	Medium
75	An audience sees a night-long dance-drama from the epics in which heroic characters wear green facial make-up…	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Classical dance forms	Hard
76	Which folk dance is performed by women in Punjab, often with clapping and folk verses?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Folk dance forms	Easy
77	Lavani, performed to the beat of the dholki, belongs to	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Folk dance forms	Easy
78	Cheraw, in which dancers step between bamboo poles clapped together, is associated with	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Folk dance forms	Medium
79	Which style of Chhau is performed without masks?	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Folk dance forms	Medium
80	At a temple festival in Kerala, dancers wear huge painted masks made from areca palm sheaths to honour the go…	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India Folk dance forms	Hard