Art, Festivals & Dance — Set 6
Jharkhand GK · कला, त्यौहार और नृत्य · Questions 51–60 of 120
Which festival is most important for the Oraon tribal community in Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: C. Sarhul
Sarhul is the most important festival for the Oraon tribal community in Jharkhand. The Oraons worship the Sal tree flowers and the village deity during Sarhul. The festival marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated with great enthusiasm through communal worship, feasting, and dancing.
The Mandar drum is used to keep rhythm in which folk music tradition?
Correct Answer: C. Both Nagpuri and tribal Jharkhand folk music
The Mandar drum is used in both Nagpuri folk music and various tribal folk music traditions across Jharkhand. It is an essential percussion instrument in Santali, Mundari, and Oraon musical traditions. The distinctive sound of the Mandar creates the characteristic beat of Jharkhand tribal music.
Khortha is a folk language spoken in which region of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: D. Dhanbad-Hazaribagh belt
Khortha is a folk language spoken primarily in the Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Giridih, and Bokaro belt of Jharkhand. It is one of the most widely spoken non-tribal folk languages in the state. Khortha literature and folk songs form an important part of Jharkhand's cultural heritage.
The famous Birsa Munda folk heritage includes songs known as:
Correct Answer: C. Birsa songs / Munda folk ballads
Birsa Munda's life and the Ulgulan movement inspired a rich tradition of Munda folk ballads and songs celebrating his legacy. These songs are passed down orally in Munda communities across Jharkhand. Birsa Munda is celebrated as a folk hero through these musical traditions that keep his memory alive.
Which craft involves weaving patterns in bamboo to create household items like baskets and mats?
Correct Answer: B. Bamboo weaving / cane craft
Bamboo weaving and cane craft is a traditional tribal skill practiced widely in Jharkhand's tribal communities. Items made include baskets, mats, fish traps, furniture, and decorative pieces. This craft provides livelihood to many tribal artisans and is an important part of rural economy and culture.
The Chhau dance depicts stories mainly from which sources?
Correct Answer: B. Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Puranas
Chhau dance performances depict stories from the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and various Puranas. Characters like Arjuna, Krishna, Durga, and Mahishasura are commonly depicted. This has created a unique fusion of tribal performance traditions with mainstream Hindu mythology.
The Sarhul festival is known by which name among the Santhal community?
Correct Answer: B. Baha
Sarhul is called Baha festival by the Santhal community. 'Baha' means flower in Santali, and the festival celebrates the flowering of the Sal tree. While the spirit and timing is similar to Sarhul, the Santhal community has its own distinct rituals and songs associated with Baha.
Which district of Jharkhand is famous for Dokra metal craft production?
Correct Answer: C. Bastar-adjacent West Singhbhum
Dokra metal craft is especially prominent in West Singhbhum and surrounding regions of Jharkhand, near tribal belt areas. The craft is also widely practiced in bordering Odisha and West Bengal regions. Jharkhand's tribal artisans produce distinctive Dokra pieces that are exported to markets across India and internationally.
What does the word 'Sohrai' mean?
Correct Answer: B. Cattle festival / driving cattle home
The word 'Sohrai' refers to the cattle-related harvest festival where cattle are driven home at the end of the agricultural season. The festival celebrates the symbiotic relationship between farmers and their cattle. Sohrai paintings specifically depict animals, particularly cattle, as central motifs.
The Nagpuri song 'Dil Diwaana' is an example of which type of Jharkhand folk music?
Correct Answer: B. Nagpuri pop-folk fusion
Modern Nagpuri music has evolved from traditional folk songs and now includes popular pop-folk fusion songs. Nagpuri music is widely popular across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. It has a large following and has produced many popular songs enjoyed by non-tribal as well as tribal communities.