Indian Art and Culture Mind Map Notes for SSC
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This mind map arranges Indian art and culture into a few branches so that you can revise the whole topic in minutes. Each branch lists the most asked items for SSC exams.
Mind Map
- Classical Dances
- Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu)
- Kathak (North India)
- Kathakali (Kerala)
- Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh)
- Odissi (Odisha)
- Manipuri (Manipur)
- Mohiniyattam (Kerala)
- Sattriya (Assam)
- Music
- Hindustani (North)
- Carnatic (South)
- Instruments: sitar, sarod, veena, tabla
- Tansen in Akbar's court
- Painting
- Madhubani (Bihar)
- Warli (Maharashtra)
- Pattachitra (Odisha)
- Kalamkari (Andhra Pradesh)
- Mughal and Rajput miniatures
- Architecture Styles
- Nagara (North)
- Dravida (South)
- Vesara (Deccan)
- Indo-Islamic
- Buddhist stupa and rock-cut caves
- Crafts and Folk Art
- Banarasi silk (Uttar Pradesh)
- Pashmina (Kashmir)
- Bidriware (Karnataka)
- Chikankari (Lucknow)
- Institutions
- Sangeet Natak Akademi (1952)
- Lalit Kala Akademi (1954)
- Sahitya Akademi (1954)
How to Use
- Revise one branch at a time and say the leaves aloud.
- Add the state name beside each art form.
- Use the mind map before mock tests as a final check.
Quick Tips
- There are 8 classical dances recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
- Nagara, Dravida and Vesara are the three temple styles.
- Madhubani is from Bihar and Warli from Maharashtra.
- Add new items from current affairs.
Quick Revision Points
- Eight classical dances in India.
- Kathakali is from Kerala.
- Odissi is from Odisha.
- Madhubani paintings are from Bihar.
- Nagara style is northern.
- Dravida style is southern.
Practice Questions With Answers
- Which classical dance is from Tamil Nadu?
Answer: Bharatanatyam - Which classical dance is from Andhra Pradesh?
Answer: Kuchipudi - Madhubani painting belongs to which state?
Answer: Bihar - Warli painting belongs to which state?
Answer: Maharashtra - Which style of temple architecture is found in North India?
Answer: Nagara - Which style is typical of South India?
Answer: Dravida - Which classical dance is from Assam?
Answer: Sattriya - In which year was Sangeet Natak Akademi founded?
Answer: 1952
How to Practise This Chapter
Practise 10 questions every day and write the steps on paper. Then attempt timed sets from our practice papers and the previous year papers page. See all topics on the Mind Maps notes page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mind map?
A diagram that shows a topic in branches.
How many classical dances are there?
Eight, as recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
Which dance is from Manipur?
Manipuri.
Which painting is from Odisha?
Pattachitra.
Which painting is from Andhra Pradesh?
Kalamkari.
What is Hindustani music?
The classical music tradition of North India.
What is Carnatic music?
The classical music tradition of South India.
Who founded the Sahitya Akademi?
The Government of India in 1954.
What is Pashmina?
A fine wool shawl craft from Kashmir.
How should I use this mind map?
Revise one branch daily and recite the leaves.
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