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Food and Art: A Culinary Canvas

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Which Indian artist is known for his edible sculptures?

  1. Anish Kapoor

  2. Subodh Gupta

  3. Jitish Kallat

  4. Ravinder Reddy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ravinder Reddy is an Indian artist known for his edible sculptures made from traditional Indian sweets and snacks.

What is the name of the Indian art form that involves creating intricate designs on food?

  1. Rangoli

  2. Mehndi

  3. Pichwai

  4. Madhubani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rangoli is an Indian art form that involves creating intricate designs on the floor using colored powders or rice.

Which Indian sweet is often decorated with intricate designs?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Rasgulla

  4. Mysore Pak


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mysore Pak is a popular Indian sweet that is often decorated with intricate designs using edible silver leaf.

What is the name of the Indian festival that celebrates the harvest and is associated with food and art?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Onam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in South India and is associated with food and art. During Pongal, people create colorful Rangoli designs and prepare special dishes like Pongal (a rice dish) and Payasam (a sweet dish).

Which Indian artist is known for his paintings of food?

  1. Amrita Sher-Gil

  2. Raja Ravi Varma

  3. Jamini Roy

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jamini Roy was an Indian artist known for his paintings of everyday objects, including food. His paintings often depicted simple scenes of people eating or preparing food.

What is the name of the Indian art form that involves creating colorful designs on the hands and feet using henna paste?

  1. Rangoli

  2. Mehndi

  3. Pichwai

  4. Madhubani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mehndi is an Indian art form that involves creating colorful designs on the hands and feet using henna paste. It is often used for special occasions like weddings and festivals.

Which Indian sweet is often shaped into animals or flowers?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Rasgulla

  4. Mysore Pak


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian sweet that is often shaped into animals or flowers. It is made from milk solids and is soaked in sugar syrup.

What is the name of the Indian festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and is associated with colors and food?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Onam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Holi is a festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and is associated with colors and food. During Holi, people throw colored powder and water at each other and prepare special dishes like Gujiya (a sweet dumpling) and Thandai (a cold drink).

Which Indian artist is known for his sculptures made from food?

  1. Anish Kapoor

  2. Subodh Gupta

  3. Jitish Kallat

  4. Ravinder Reddy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subodh Gupta is an Indian artist known for his sculptures made from everyday objects, including food. His works often explore themes of consumption and globalization.

What is the name of the Indian art form that involves creating colorful paintings on cloth using natural dyes?

  1. Rangoli

  2. Mehndi

  3. Pichwai

  4. Madhubani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pichwai is an Indian art form that involves creating colorful paintings on cloth using natural dyes. It is often used to depict scenes from Hindu mythology.

Which Indian sweet is often served with a dollop of ghee?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Rasgulla

  4. Mysore Pak


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rasgulla is a popular Indian sweet that is often served with a dollop of ghee. It is made from milk solids and is soaked in sugar syrup.

What is the name of the Indian festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and is associated with lights and food?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is a festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and is associated with lights and food. During Diwali, people decorate their homes with lights and prepare special dishes like Laddu (a sweet ball) and Samosa (a fried pastry).

Which Indian artist is known for his paintings of food and everyday objects?

  1. Amrita Sher-Gil

  2. Raja Ravi Varma

  3. Jamini Roy

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore was an Indian artist, writer, and philosopher known for his paintings of food and everyday objects. His paintings often depicted simple scenes of people eating or preparing food.

What is the name of the Indian art form that involves creating colorful paintings on walls using natural pigments?

  1. Rangoli

  2. Mehndi

  3. Pichwai

  4. Madhubani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Madhubani is an Indian art form that involves creating colorful paintings on walls using natural pigments. It is often used to depict scenes from Hindu mythology.

Which Indian sweet is often served with a dollop of yogurt?

  1. Jalebi

  2. Gulab Jamun

  3. Rasgulla

  4. Mysore Pak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jalebi is a popular Indian sweet that is often served with a dollop of yogurt. It is made from a batter of flour and yogurt and is deep-fried in oil.

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