Art & Culture — Set 4
Bihar GK · कला और संस्कृति · Questions 31–40 of 50
Who is popularly known as the 'Shakespeare of Bhojpuri'?
Correct Answer: C. Bhikhari Thakur
Bhikhari Thakur is known as the 'Shakespeare of Bhojpuri'. He was a playwright, lyricist, actor, and folk dancer. His works like 'Bidesiya' highlighted social issues in rural Bihar.
Manjusha Art is also popularly known by which name?
Correct Answer: D. Snake Painting
Manjusha Art is popularly known as 'Snake Painting'. This is because the art form revolves around the story of Bihula and Bishahari, where snakes play a central role. The snake motif is omnipresent in these paintings.
Which painting style of Bihar has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
Correct Answer: A. Madhubani Painting
Madhubani Painting (Mithila Painting) has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This recognition protects the traditional knowledge and geographical origin of the art. It acknowledges the distinct style developed in the Mithila region.
What is a unique characteristic of the background in Patna Qalam paintings?
Correct Answer: B. Usually blank or plain
Patna Qalam paintings are characterized by plain or blank backgrounds. The artists focused entirely on the subject without distracting background details. This technique highlighted the precision and life-like quality of the figures.
Ustad Bismillah Khan is world-famous for playing which musical instrument?
Correct Answer: C. Shehnai
Ustad Bismillah Khan is world-famous for playing the Shehnai. He elevated the Shehnai from a folk instrument to the concert stage. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna for his contribution to music.
The folk dance 'Jat-Jatin' primarily depicts the relationship of whom?
Correct Answer: D. Husband and Wife
Jat-Jatin primarily depicts the relationship between a husband and wife. The dance portrays their sweet quarrels, separation, and eventual reunion. It is often performed on moonlit nights during the monsoon.
Which art form depicts the folklore of Bihula and Bishahari?
Correct Answer: A. Manjusha Art
Manjusha Art depicts the folklore of Bihula and Bishahari. The narrative focuses on Bihula's struggle to save her husband from the snake goddess Bishahari. It represents the triumph of devotion.
Which famous poet is honored with the title 'Maithil Kokil'?
Correct Answer: B. Vidyapati
Vidyapati is honored with the title 'Maithil Kokil'. He was a 14th-century Maithili poet and writer. His songs are still widely sung in the Mithila region of Bihar.
The 'Sohar' folk songs are sung to celebrate which event?
Correct Answer: C. Childbirth
Sohar folk songs are sung to celebrate childbirth. They describe the labour pains of the mother and the joy of the family. These songs are culturally significant in Bihar.
The 'Jhijhiya' dance is traditionally performed during times of what?
Correct Answer: D. Drought
Jhijhiya dance is traditionally performed during times of drought. Women dance with pots on their heads to pray to Lord Indra for rain. It is a ritualistic dance to ward off the calamity of dry spells.