Art & Culture — Set 7
Maharashtra GK · कला और संस्कृति · Questions 61–70 of 140
Which Sanskrit play written by a Marathi author is considered a masterpiece of Indian drama?
Correct Answer: A. Mudra Rakshasa
Mudra Rakshasa, written by Visakhadatta, is a celebrated Sanskrit political drama set during the Mauryan period. While written in Sanskrit, it has significant connections to the broader Indian literary tradition and has influenced dramatic arts across regions, including Maharashtra.
What is the traditional form of agricultural celebration in Maharashtra called?
Correct Answer: A. Fasal Mahotsav
Fasal Mahotsav is the traditional agricultural celebration in Maharashtra that marks the harvest season. Farmers celebrate their successful harvest with prayers, feasts, and cultural performances, thanking the deities for a good yield.
What role did women saints play in Maharashtra's Bhakti movement?
Correct Answer: C. Active participation in spiritual movements and devotional practices
Women saints played an active and significant role in Maharashtra's Bhakti movement. Female devotees and saint-poets like Muktabai and others participated in spiritual discussions, composed devotional songs, and challenged social hierarchies, promoting gender equality in spiritual matters.
What is the significance of the 'Dindi' tradition in Marathi culture?
Correct Answer: B. Procession of devotees singing and dancing during pilgrimages
Dindi is a traditional procession in Marathi culture where devotees, especially during Varkari pilgrimages, walk together singing devotional songs and dancing. The Dindi procession celebrates communal spirituality and democratic participation in religious activities.
Which festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer: B. Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in Maharashtra to commemorate the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a protective thread (Rakhi) around their brothers' wrists, and brothers pledge to protect and care for their sisters.
What is the traditional Maharashtrian bread or staple food called?
Correct Answer: B. Roti/Bhakri
Roti and Bhakri are traditional Maharashtrian breads. While Roti is a thin, flatbread made from wheat, Bhakri is made from millets. Both are staple foods in Maharashtra and are served with various curries and vegetable preparations.
What is the traditional form of puppet theatre in Maharashtra called?
Correct Answer: B. Bundha
Bundha is the traditional form of puppet theatre in Maharashtra. This ancient art form uses wooden puppets to enact stories from mythology, folklore, and daily life, providing entertainment and moral education to audiences.
Which historical figure from Maharashtra is known for his revolutionary ideas on social equality?
Correct Answer: B. Jyotiba Phule
Jyotiba Phule was a prominent social reformer from Maharashtra known for his revolutionary ideas on social equality, particularly regarding the abolition of the caste system. He founded schools for girls and lower castes, promoting education as a tool for social transformation.
What is the significance of 'Bhakar' in traditional Maharashtrian diet?
Correct Answer: B. Traditional bread made from jowar (sorghum)
Bhakar is a traditional Maharashtrian bread made from jowar (sorghum) flour. It is a staple food in rural Maharashtra and is often served with different curries or eaten with salt and onions. This nutritious bread has been part of Maharashtrian cuisine for centuries.
What type of music is traditionally associated with Marathi weddings?
Correct Answer: B. Marathi folk music and Geete
Marathi folk music and traditional wedding songs known as 'Geete' are traditionally associated with Marathi weddings. These songs celebrate the couple, their families, and mark various rituals throughout the wedding ceremonies.