Art, Festivals & Dance — Set 5
Jharkhand GK · कला, त्यौहार और नृत्य · Questions 41–50 of 120
Which art form from Jharkhand involves intricate metal figurines depicting tribal deities and everyday life?
Correct Answer: C. Dokra
Dokra metal art produces intricate figurines, jewellery, and decorative items depicting tribal deities, animals, and scenes from everyday tribal life. The lost-wax casting technique allows for detailed and unique pieces that cannot be mass-produced. Dokra art has received international recognition for its ancient artistry and tribal aesthetics.
Which Jharkhand dance is characterized by slow, graceful movements performed by women during agricultural festivals?
Correct Answer: C. Jhumar
Jhumar is characterized by slow, graceful, and rhythmic movements and is primarily performed by women during harvest and agricultural festivals. The dancers move in a circular formation with gentle swaying movements. Jhumar songs typically celebrate nature, agriculture, and human relationships.
Domkach dance in Jharkhand is specifically performed during which occasion?
Correct Answer: B. Wedding ceremonies
Domkach dance is performed during wedding ceremonies in Jharkhand. It is an entertaining and humorous dance performed by women and sometimes men to celebrate the wedding occasion. The dance involves lively movements and is accompanied by teasing songs.
The Jharkhand state tribal cultural centre is dedicated to preserving which aspect of state heritage?
Correct Answer: B. Tribal art, culture, and traditions
The Jharkhand state tribal cultural centres are dedicated to preserving tribal art, culture, music, dance, and traditions. They organize cultural programs, workshops, and exhibitions to promote tribal heritage. These centres play a crucial role in keeping tribal artistic traditions alive for future generations.
In Seraikella Chhau, who traditionally made the masks used in performances?
Correct Answer: B. Local hereditary mask-making craftsmen
The masks for Seraikella Chhau are made by local hereditary craftsmen who have specialized in mask-making for generations. The craft of mask-making is considered a sacred tradition and is passed down within families. The masks are made from clay, cloth, and natural paints and require great skill to create.
Which tribal musical instrument is the most important in Jharkhand tribal dances and festivals?
Correct Answer: B. Mandar (drum)
Mandar is the most important tribal percussion instrument in Jharkhand used to accompany all major tribal dances and festivals. It is a barrel-shaped drum made from wood and animal skin. The mandar player leads the rhythm in Sarhul, Karma, Chhau, and other tribal celebrations.
What is the name of the tribal priest who performs rituals during Sarhul festival?
Correct Answer: B. Pahan
The Pahan is the tribal priest in Munda and Oraon communities who performs the sacred rituals during Sarhul festival. The Pahan is custodian of the Sarna sacred grove and communicates with the village deity on behalf of the community. The position of Pahan is traditionally hereditary within certain families.
Jadopatia is a painting tradition similar to Paitkar found in which community of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: C. Santhal
Jadopatia is a magical scroll painting tradition practiced by the Jadu Patua community among the Santhals of Jharkhand and West Bengal. These paintings depict the journey of the soul after death and were used in shamanic rituals. Jadopatia is distinct from Paitkar but belongs to the same scroll-painting tradition of Jharkhand.
The Nagpuri folk music genre is associated with which region of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: B. Chotanagpur Plateau
Nagpuri folk music is associated with the Chotanagpur Plateau region of Jharkhand. It is a popular folk music genre sung in the Nagpuri (Sadri) language. Nagpuri songs cover themes of nature, love, festivals, and tribal life and are accompanied by traditional instruments.
Santali script used for writing the Santali language is called:
Correct Answer: C. Ol Chiki
The Santali language is written in Ol Chiki script, created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925. Ol Chiki is the only script created specifically for a tribal language in India. The Santali language written in Ol Chiki was included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution in 2003.