Cultural Activities (Part-III)

41. Rahide' is a long scarf worn by the women of __________ to protect their head from cool breeze as well as to show their traditional social affinity. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: (d) Himachal Pradesh

Solution:'Rahide' is a long scarf worn by the women of Himachal Pradesh to protect their head from cool breeze as well as to show their traditional social affinity.

42. 'Puanchei' is the traditional dress of _________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 09.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Mizoram
(b) Goa
(c) Karnataka
(d) Sikkim

Correct Answer: (a) Mizoram

Solution:Puanchei' is the traditional dress of Mizoram. Mizo Puanchei is a colourful Mizo shawl, and it is famous for its attractive colour among Mizo textiles. It is an essential occupation for every Mizo lady, and It is the most used costume in Mizo festive dances and official ceremonies. The traditional dress worn by Mizoram women is called 'Puan'.

43. The traditional festival 'Pawl Kut' is related to which state of India? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 2.03.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Mizoram
(b) Goa
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Sikkim

Correct Answer: (a) Mizoram

Solution:The Pawl Kut is a festival of Mizoram held in December in India. Pawl means "Straw"; hence pawl kut means a straw harvest festival. It is typically celebrated in December for two days after harvest and is an important festival.

44. Chapchar Kut is the festival of which state? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 25.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Manipur
(b) Nagaland
(c) Mizoram
(d) Meghalaya

Correct Answer: (c) Mizoram

Solution:Chapchar Koot of Mizoram is a very special festival which is celebrated in the month of March. It is celebrated after 'Jhoom' i.e. 'cleaning of the forest'.

45. Mirzai and bandi (types of jackets in white or black) are popular in the region/s. [(d) North Eastern S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 04.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Ladakh and Kashmir
(b) Western Ghat
(c) Bundelkhand and Malwa
(d) North Eastern

Correct Answer: (c) Bundelkhand and Malwa

Solution:Mirzai and bandi (types of jackets in white or black) are popular in the Bundelkhand and Malwa regions. The colour of the costumes shows dignity and radiant a appearance. Dhotis and Safas are other traditional clothes worn by the people of Madhya Pradesh.

46. According to Hindu mythological beliefs, to which god is the Pattachitra art form dedicated? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 13.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Lord Ganesha
(b) Lord Shiva
(c) Lord Brahma
(d) Lord Jagannath

Correct Answer: (d) Lord Jagannath

Solution:According to Hindu mythological beliefs, the Pattachitra art form is dedicated to Lord Jagannath. This art is very popular in Odisha and West Bengal.

47. Phad paintings are type of _________ based paintings. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 6.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Pen
(b) Scroll
(c) Brush
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (b) Scroll

Solution:Phad painting is a style of religious scroll painting and folk painting, practised in the Rajasthan state of India. This style of painting is traditionally done on a long piece of cloth or canvas, known as phad. The narratives of the folk deities of Rajasthan, mostly of Pabuji and Devnarayan, are depicted on the phads.

48. Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT with reference to paintings in India? [S.S.C. Online CPO S.I. (T-I) 23.11.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Phad Paintings - Rajasthan
(b) Saura Paintings - Odisha
(c) Bagh Paintings - Madhya Pradesh
(d) Guler Paintings - Karnataka

Correct Answer: (d) Guler Paintings - Karnataka

Solution:With reference to paintings in India, option (d) pair is Incorrect. Guler Painting is associated with Himachal Pradesh. It is a kind of Pahari painting.

49. Kalighat paintings derive its name from its place of origin in the ________. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 9.10.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Kanchipuram
(b) Kolkata
(c) Kushinagar
(d) Kathgodam

Correct Answer: (b) Kolkata

Solution:Kalighat paintings derive their name from their place of origin in Kolkata. Kalighat painting was practised by artisans from the Patua community between the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

50. Which city in India is world renowned for one of the most traditional embroidery styles, Chikankari? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Ahmedabad
(b) Lucknow
(c) Udaipur
(d) Hyderabad

Correct Answer: (b) Lucknow

Solution:The city of Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) in India is famous for Chikankari, one of the most traditional embroidery styles. Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh.