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Museums and exhibitions questions assess knowledge of cultural institutions, historical artifacts, and specialized galleries worldwide. Topics cover prominent international museums, art collections, and unique historical exhibits. These facts are frequently tested in general awareness and current affairs sections.

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Museums and Exhibitions Questions

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Which museum in India houses the largest collection of Buddhist art?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  4. Government Museum, Chennai
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Explanation

The National Museum in New Delhi is home to a vast collection of Buddhist art, including sculptures, paintings, and manuscripts.

Multiple choice

Which art gallery in India is dedicated to the works of Rabindranath Tagore?

  1. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

  2. Rabindra Bhavan, Santiniketan

  3. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  4. Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rabindra Bhavan in Santiniketan is a museum and art gallery dedicated to the life and works of Rabindranath Tagore.

Multiple choice

Which museum in India houses the famous painting 'Raja Ravi Varma's Shakuntala'?

  1. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

  2. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  3. Government Museum, Chennai

  4. Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata
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The National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi houses Raja Ravi Varma's famous painting 'Shakuntala'.

Multiple choice

Which art gallery in India is known for its collection of contemporary Indian art?

  1. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  2. Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi

  3. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

  4. Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
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The Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai is known for its collection of contemporary Indian art.

Multiple choice

Which museum in India is dedicated to the history of Indian cinema?

  1. National Museum of Indian Cinema, Mumbai

  2. Film and Television Institute of India, Pune

  3. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata

  4. Indian Institute of Film and Television, Hyderabad
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The National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai is dedicated to the history of Indian cinema.

Multiple choice

Which art gallery in India is known for its collection of tribal art?

  1. Tribal Museum, Bhopal

  2. National Museum, New Delhi

  3. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
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The Tribal Museum in Bhopal is known for its collection of tribal art.

Multiple choice

Which museum in India houses the famous sculpture 'The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro'?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  4. Government Museum, Chennai
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The National Museum in New Delhi houses the famous sculpture 'The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro'.

Multiple choice

Which art gallery in India is dedicated to the works of Raja Ravi Varma?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Thiruvananthapuram

  2. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

  3. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  4. Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
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The Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery in Thiruvananthapuram is dedicated to the works of Raja Ravi Varma.

Multiple choice

Which museum in India houses the famous painting 'The Last Supper' by Leonardo da Vinci?

  1. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

  2. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  4. Government Museum, Chennai
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Explanation

The painting 'The Last Supper' by Leonardo da Vinci is not housed in any museum in India.

Multiple choice

Which art gallery in India is known for its collection of modern Indian art?

  1. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

  2. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  3. Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi

  4. Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
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Explanation

The National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi is known for its collection of modern Indian art.

Multiple choice

Which museum in India is dedicated to the history of Indian textiles?

  1. Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad

  2. National Museum, New Delhi

  3. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  4. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
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The Calico Museum of Textiles in Ahmedabad is dedicated to the history of Indian textiles.

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Which art gallery in India is known for its collection of miniature paintings?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  4. Government Museum, Chennai
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Explanation

The Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad is known for its collection of miniature paintings.

Multiple choice

Which museum in India houses the famous sculpture 'The Thinker' by Auguste Rodin?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  4. Government Museum, Chennai
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The sculpture 'The Thinker' by Auguste Rodin is not housed in any museum in India.

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Which art gallery in India is dedicated to the works of Amrita Sher-Gil?

  1. Amrita Sher-Gil Art Gallery, New Delhi

  2. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

  3. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai

  4. Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
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The Amrita Sher-Gil Art Gallery in New Delhi is dedicated to the works of Amrita Sher-Gil.

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Which museum in India is dedicated to the history of Indian music?

  1. National Museum, New Delhi

  2. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  3. Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

  4. Government Museum, Chennai
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The National Museum in New Delhi houses a section dedicated to the history of Indian music.