Calligraphy and Typography in Indian Museums: A Journey Through History
Calligraphy and Typography in Indian Museums: A Journey Through History
Questions
Which Indian museum houses the largest collection of calligraphy and typography?
- National Museum, New Delhi
- Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
- Victoria and Albert Museum, London
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
What is the name of the oldest known Indian manuscript?
- Rigveda
- Atharvaveda
- Samaveda
- Yajurveda
Which Indian script is characterized by its rounded letters and lack of straight lines?
- Devanagari
- Bengali
- Gurmukhi
- Tamil
What is the name of the Mughal emperor who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?
- Shah Jahan
- Akbar
- Jahangir
- Aurangzeb
Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Palaces'?
- Jaipur
- Udaipur
- Jodhpur
- Bikaner
What is the name of the Indian dance form that originated in the state of Kerala?
- Kathakali
- Bharatanatyam
- Kuchipudi
- Odissi
Which Indian musical instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by striking a metal disc with a wooden mallet?
- Tabla
- Sitar
- Sarod
- Mridangam
What is the name of the Indian festival of lights?
- Diwali
- Holi
- Dussehra
- Pongal
Which Indian state is known for its production of silk sarees?
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
- Andhra Pradesh
What is the name of the Indian martial art that emphasizes grappling and ground fighting?
- Kalaripayattu
- Silambam
- Gatka
- Mardani Khel
Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'?
- Jaipur
- Udaipur
- Jodhpur
- Bikaner
What is the name of the Indian dance form that originated in the state of Maharashtra?
- Kathakali
- Bharatanatyam
- Kuchipudi
- Lavani
Which Indian musical instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by plucking a series of strings?
- Tabla
- Sitar
- Sarod
- Mridangam
What is the name of the Indian festival of colors?
- Diwali
- Holi
- Dussehra
- Pongal
Which Indian state is known for its production of tea?
- Assam
- Darjeeling
- Nilgiris
- Munnar