UPSC Prelims 2026 Art & Culture

UPSC Prelims 2026 Art & Culture PYQs — start a timed practice test with explanations. 9 questions.

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Ancient History 7 Art & Culture 9 Economy 16 Environment & Ecology 10 Geography 9 Indian Polity 9 International Relations 12 Modern History 5 Science & Technology 19 Social Issues & Schemes 4

Question 1 Medium

Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, the famous classical singer from Karnataka, represented the :

Question 2 Hard

Consider the following statements with regard to the film 'Boong': 1. The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the C...

Question 3 Medium

Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct ? 1. It was located in the lower Krishna valley. 2. In India, it was n...

Question 4 Hard

Which one of the following Carnatic music ragas is similar to Raga Bilawal in Hindustani music ?

Question 5 Medium

Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included ?

Question 6 Hard

The Hallisalasya painting in the Bagh Caves represents :

Question 7 Hard

Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara ? 1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami 2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole 3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh 4. Vi...

Question 8 Easy

What does an empty seat represent in early Buddhist iconography ?

Question 9 Easy

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Moidams, built by the Tai-Ahom kingdom and inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is/are correct ? 1. ...