Literature, music, dance, art and culture of Chhattisgarh, Janula, idioms, hana and proverbs.

Question | Correct Answer |
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What is ‘Chaitra’ in the context of Chhattisgarh festivals? | A harvest festival |
The art of ‘Dhokra’ in Chhattisgarh is a form of: | Metal casting |
Which tribe in Chhattisgarh is known for the ‘Saila’ dance? | Oraon |
Soharai’ paintings, unique to Chhattisgarh, are primarily related to: | Birth celebrations |
The ‘Rawat Nach Mahotsav’ is a dance festival celebrating: | Warriors |
What does the Chhattisgarhi phrase “Chakmak lagana” metaphorically mean? | To create trouble |
Kaksar’ dance in Chhattisgarh is celebrated to: | Seek blessings for a good harvest |
Which instrument is central to Chhattisgarhi folk music? | Mandar |
What is ‘Lorik-Chanda’, often recited in Chhattisgarh? | A folk tale |
The traditional Chhattisgarhi costume ‘Panchee’ is worn by: | Women |
Bhagoria Haat’ in Chhattisgarh is known for: | A traditional market |
What does the proverb “Bara ke chera, saawan ke andhi” in Chhattisgarh imply? | The inevitability of change |
In Chhattisgarhi culture, ‘Chakradhar Samaroh’ is a festival dedicated to: | Music and dance |
Which dance form in Chhattisgarh is performed only by men? | Raut Nacha |
Thethari’ art in Chhattisgarh is known for crafting: | Metal utensils |
In Chhattisgarh, ‘Bhitrakona’ is famous for its: | Cave paintings |
The Chhattisgarhi idiom “Doodh ka doodh, paani ka paani” translates to: | Clarifying a situation |
Mahuwa’, a significant element in Chhattisgarh culture, is: | A tree and its produce |
Jhara’ in Chhattisgarh is a traditional: | Healing practice |
What is ‘Bhatraju’ in the context of Chhattisgarhi society? | A tribe |
Choose the correct answer
Question 1: What is ‘Chaitra’ in the context of Chhattisgarh festivals?
Option 1: A type of dance
Option 2: A harvest festival
Option 3: A musical instrument
Option 4: A traditional dress
Correct Answer: A harvest festival
Question 2: The art of ‘Dhokra’ in Chhattisgarh is a form of:
Option 1: Pottery
Option 2: Weaving
Option 3: Metal casting
Option 4: Painting
Correct Answer: Metal casting
Question 3: Which tribe in Chhattisgarh is known for the ‘Saila’ dance?
Option 1: Gond
Option 2: Baiga
Option 3: Oraon
Option 4: Kanwar
Correct Answer: Oraon
Question 4: Soharai’ paintings, unique to Chhattisgarh, are primarily related to:
Option 1: Marriage ceremonies
Option 2: Harvesting
Option 3: Birth celebrations
Option 4: Religious rituals
Correct Answer: Birth celebrations
Question 5: The ‘Rawat Nach Mahotsav’ is a dance festival celebrating:
Option 1: Warriors
Option 2: Harvest
Option 3: Wedding ceremonies
Option 4: Seasonal changes
Correct Answer: Warriors
Question 6: What does the Chhattisgarhi phrase “Chakmak lagana” metaphorically mean?
Option 1: To start a fire
Option 2: To create trouble
Option 3: To enlighten someone
Option 4: To clean a surface
Correct Answer: To create trouble
Question 7: Kaksar’ dance in Chhattisgarh is celebrated to:
Option 1: Welcome the monsoon
Option 2: Seek blessings for a good harvest
Option 3: Celebrate a wedding
Option 4: Honor ancestral spirits
Correct Answer: Seek blessings for a good harvest
Question 8: Which instrument is central to Chhattisgarhi folk music?
Option 1: Dholak
Option 2: Harmonium
Option 3: Mridangam
Option 4: Mandar
Correct Answer: Mandar
Question 9: What is ‘Lorik-Chanda’, often recited in Chhattisgarh?
Option 1: A harvest song
Option 2: A wedding hymn
Option 3: A folk tale
Option 4: A battle chant
Correct Answer: A folk tale
Question 10: The traditional Chhattisgarhi costume ‘Panchee’ is worn by:
Option 1: Men
Option 2: Women
Option 3: Both men and women
Option 4: Priests
Correct Answer: Women
Question 11: Bhagoria Haat’ in Chhattisgarh is known for:
Option 1: A traditional market
Option 2: A dance form
Option 3: A type of headgear
Option 4: A festival of colors
Correct Answer: A traditional market
Question 12: What does the proverb “Bara ke chera, saawan ke andhi” in Chhattisgarh imply?
Option 1: Strength in unity
Option 2: The inevitability of change
Option 3: The power of nature
Option 4: The unpredictability of fate
Correct Answer: The inevitability of change
Question 13: In Chhattisgarhi culture, ‘Chakradhar Samaroh’ is a festival dedicated to:
Option 1: Music and dance
Option 2: Harvest
Option 3: Religious rituals
Option 4: Warrior traditions
Correct Answer: Music and dance
Question 14: Which dance form in Chhattisgarh is performed only by men?
Option 1: Sua Geet
Option 2: Karma
Option 3: Raut Nacha
Option 4: Panthi
Correct Answer: Raut Nacha
Question 15: Thethari’ art in Chhattisgarh is known for crafting:
Option 1: Wooden toys
Option 2: Metal utensils
Option 3: Terracotta pottery
Option 4: Cloth weaving
Correct Answer: Metal utensils
Question 16: In Chhattisgarh, ‘Bhitrakona’ is famous for its:
Option 1: Cave paintings
Option 2: Waterfalls
Option 3: Temples
Option 4: Forests
Correct Answer: Cave paintings
Question 17: The Chhattisgarhi idiom “Doodh ka doodh, paani ka paani” translates to:
Option 1: Mixing things up
Option 2: Clarifying a situation
Option 3: A rare occurrence
Option 4: An impossible task
Correct Answer: Clarifying a situation
Question 18: Mahuwa’, a significant element in Chhattisgarh culture, is:
Option 1: A dance form
Option 2: A musical instrument
Option 3: A festival
Option 4: A tree and its produce
Correct Answer: A tree and its produce
Question 19: Jhara’ in Chhattisgarh is a traditional:
Option 1: Healing practice
Option 2: Cooking style
Option 3: Storytelling method
Option 4: Farming technique
Correct Answer: Healing practice
Question 20: What is ‘Bhatraju’ in the context of Chhattisgarhi society?
Option 1: A tribe
Option 2: A dance form
Option 3: A musical genre
Option 4: A type of cuisine
Correct Answer: A tribe
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