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Jharkhand GK MCQ Question and Answer | State Gk MCQ

Jharkhand GK MCQ Question and Answer with easy explanations. Jharkhand State GK MCQ section provides you all type of GK mcq questions with explanations. JharkhandState GK MCQ is important for exams like State PCS, IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NEET etc. Page-2 section-8

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Jharkhand .
11
Music of Jharkhand is
1. Generally based on nature of the tribe
2. Very similar to the music of Bihar and West Bengal
3. Only for religious people
4. Only for music lovers
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The music tradition of Jharkhand, India, consisting of various folk and tribal forms, is known for its diversity. People of Jharkhand are very fond of music and dance.
Jhumair is one of the major folk forms of Jharkhand and shares a lot with the jhumair forms of the Purulia and the Bankura districts of West Bengal and also some of the neighbouring states of Bihar. Jhumair is typically a folk performance, performed to the accompaniment of traditional instruments like Mandar and Nagara. They are performed at harvest season and festivals and usually deal with the theme of love and romance. Domkach is folk music which is performed at weddings. It is accompanied by musical instruments such as nagara, Dhak and Shehnai.
12
Mukund Nayak is a dancer of
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Mukund Nayak (born 1949), is an Indian artist. He is a folk singer, songwriter and dancer. Nayak is an exponent of nagpuri folk dance Jhumar.
13
Match the following
List I (Dances) List II (Subjects/forms)
a. Hunta 1. Marriage
b. Mundari 2. Hunting
c. Chhau 3. Drought
d. Lahasuya 4. Nritya Natika
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The correct match is :
Hunta - Hunting
Mundari - Marriage
Chhau - Nritya Natika
Lahasuya - Drought
14
Krishna-Leela, Bhakuli-Banka, Kirtania all are ................ of Jharkhand.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Krishna-Leela, Bhakuli-Banka, Kirtania all are dramas of Jharkhand.
15
Kirtania folk drama is related to
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Kirtania is actually a form of Maithili theatre that prevailed in Mithila and north Bihar. The word Kirtania is derived from 'Kirtan'. Kirtania is performed in a group and the troupe is generally called jamati. The historian Abul Fazl in Ain-i-Akbari in 1596 - 97 referred to Kirtaniya as 'a dramatic performance of the acts of Lord Krishna, a devotional drama organized on auspicious occasions'.
16
Jhumar, Paika and Agni are the types of
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Jhumar, Paika and Agni are the types of dances.
17
In the context of Paika dance. Consider the following statements, which is/are correct?
1. It is performed by Munda Community.
2. It is kind of martial art.
3. It symbolises the war of Munda community against British.
4. It is performed in wedding also.
Select the correct answer from the given below
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
No explanation is given for this question. Let's Discuss on Board
18
In the context of Karma dance. Consider the following statements and state which is/are correct?
1. It is a folk dance of Jharkhand only.
2. It is performed in March.
3. Its name is derived from tree karma.
4. It is celebrated as the plantation of paddy festival.
Select the correct answer from the given below
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
No explanation is given for this question. Let's Discuss on Board
19
In the context of Chhau dance, state which is/are correct?
1. It is performed in Chhattisgarh and Bihar.
2. It is performed in ground field during night only.
3. It is a mask dance.
4. Dancers depict the character of God.
Select the correct answer from the given below
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
No explanation is given for this question. Let's Discuss on Board
20
In the context of 'Santhali dance' state which is/are correct?
1. It is performed by Santhal tribe.
2. It shows strength of unity.
3. It is performed by men only.
4. Only natural decor are used.
Select the correct answer from the given below
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Santhali dance is performed by Santhal tribe. It shows strength of unity. Only natural decor are used in this dance form.