Art, Festivals & Dance — Set 9
Jharkhand GK · कला, त्यौहार और नृत्य · Questions 81–90 of 120
The Oraon tribe's most important festival, Sarhul, has which primary religious significance?
Correct Answer: B. Nature worship and beginning of agricultural season
Sarhul is primarily a nature worship festival that marks the beginning of the new agricultural season. It celebrates the earth's fertility, the flowering of the Sal tree, and the renewal of the relationship between the community and their natural environment. This nature-centric festival reflects the deep ecological consciousness of Oraon tribal spirituality.
Mardana Jhumar and Zenana Jhumar refer to which aspects of Jhumar dance?
Correct Answer: B. Male (Mardana) and female (Zenana) versions of Jhumar
Jhumar has distinct male (Mardana Jhumar) and female (Zenana Jhumar) versions with different styles, songs, and movements. The female version (Zenana Jhumar) is more graceful and lyrical, while the male version is more energetic. Both versions are performed during harvest festivals and other celebratory occasions.
The Santhal Parganas Regulation (SPT Act) is important for tribal culture because:
Correct Answer: B. It protects tribal land rights in Santhal cultural territories
The Santhal Parganas Tenancy (SPT) Act protects the land rights of Santhal and other tribal communities in the Santhal Parganas region. Land is central to tribal culture, religious practices, and social organization. Protecting tribal land ensures preservation of the cultural landscape and sacred sites of tribal communities.
Which traditional art form in Jharkhand uses a 'finger-nail technique' to create designs?
Correct Answer: C. Khovar
Khovar painting uses a distinctive technique where designs are created by scraping or scoring the mud plaster with fingernails or tools to reveal different coloured layers beneath. This technique creates the characteristic linear and geometric patterns of Khovar art. The combination of mud layers and scraping creates unique textural effects.
The Jharkhand Kala Sangam is associated with promoting which activity?
Correct Answer: B. Performing arts, visual arts, and cultural programmes
Jharkhand Kala Sangam and similar cultural organizations promote performing arts, visual arts, and cultural programs across the state. These organizations support artists, organize festivals, conduct workshops, and create platforms for folk and tribal artists. They play an important role in connecting traditional artists with modern audiences.
The traditional Santali folk dance performed in a circle formation is called:
Correct Answer: A. Lagre
Lagre is a traditional Santali folk dance performed in a circular formation. It is a joyful, participatory dance performed during festivals and celebrations. The circular formation symbolizes community unity and equality, with all participants playing equal roles in the dance.
Dhumkuria is a traditional tribal institution in Jharkhand that also functions as:
Correct Answer: B. A youth dormitory where traditions and dances are learned
Dhumkuria is a traditional youth dormitory institution in Oraon tribal society where young men lived together and learned tribal customs, crafts, music, and dance forms. It served as an informal school of cultural transmission. Similar institutions exist in other tribal societies (Gitiora among Santhals) for youth socialization and cultural learning.
Which Jharkhand dance involves performers wearing costumes depicting animals like tigers, peacocks, and deer?
Correct Answer: D. Chhau
Chhau dance involves performers wearing elaborate costumes and masks depicting animals like tigers, peacocks, and deer, as well as gods and demons. The animal masks and costumes in Chhau reflect the deep connection between tribal culture and the natural world. Seraikella Chhau is especially known for its beautiful animal-themed masks.
The Jharkhand Sangeet Natak Akademi promotes which domain?
Correct Answer: B. Music, drama, and dance of Jharkhand
The Jharkhand Sangeet Natak Akademi is the apex body for promoting music, drama, and dance in Jharkhand. It confers awards on distinguished artists, organizes cultural programs, and provides financial support to cultural activities. The Akademi plays an important role in sustaining Jharkhand's rich folk and tribal performing arts.
Which festival in Jharkhand is associated with worship of the sun and bathing in rivers at dawn?
Correct Answer: B. Makar Sakranti / Tusu
Makar Sankranti, celebrated as the Tusu festival in Jharkhand, involves ritual bathing in rivers at dawn and worship of the sun. The festival marks the sun's transition into Capricorn and the beginning of longer days. Communities gather at riverbanks with the Tusu chaudal for the immersion ceremony at sunrise.