Odisha, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, is a treasure trove of diverse art and craft forms. From intricate stone carving to vibrant appliqué work, the state boasts a plethora of traditional crafts that reflect its glorious past and vibrant present. Aspiring candidates appearing for OSSSC (Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission) exams, including RI (Revenue Inspector), ARI (Assistant Revenue Inspector), Amin, SFS (Soil Conservation Extension Worker), and ICDS Supervisor, would benefit greatly from a comprehensive understanding of Odisha’s art and craft heritage. To aid in their preparation, we present the top 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Odisha’s art and crafts.
Top 30 ART AND CRAFTS of ODISHA MCQs For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- Where is the village of Pipili located, known for its vibrant community of craftsmen specializing in applique craft?
A) 20 km from Cuttack
B) 20 km from Puri
C) 20 km from Bhubaneswar
D) 20 km from Konark
Answer: C) 20 km from Bhubaneswar - What is the local term for applique craft in Odisha?
A) Patta Chitra
B) Chandua
C) Filigree
D) Jhoti
Answer: B) Chandua - Which form of painting in Odisha focuses primarily on religious themes and is executed on small strips of cotton cloth?
A) Patta Chitra
B) Filigree Work
C) Muruja
D) Jhoti
Answer: A) Patta Chitra - Where is the village of Raghurajpur located, known for its traditional painters practicing Patta Chitra?
A) Near Cuttack
B) Near Puri
C) Near Bhubaneswar
D) Near Konark
Answer: B) Near Puri - Which city in Odisha is renowned as the “Silver City” and is a hub for silver filigree work?
A) Cuttack
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Puri
D) Konark
Answer: A) Cuttack - What material is typically used for creating Jhoti or Chita murals during religious rituals in Odisha?
A) Fabric
B) Rice paste
C) Clay
D) Silver
Answer: B) Rice paste - Which month sees the practice of Jhoti or Chita murals as part of religious rituals in Odisha?
A) Kartik (November)
B) Margasira
C) Chaitra
D) Shravana
Answer: B) Margasira - What is the primary material used for creating Muruja designs in Odisha during rituals?
A) Silver
B) Clay
C) Stones
D) Various colored powders
Answer: D) Various colored powders - Which art form in Odisha involves shaping delicate silver wires into intricate designs?
A) Applique Work
B) Patta Chitra
C) Muruja
D) Filigree Work
Answer: D) Filigree Work - Where is the village of Pipili located?
A) Near Cuttack
B) Near Puri
C) Near Bhubaneswar
D) Near Konark
Answer: C) Near Bhubaneswar - Which art form of Odisha is primarily associated with decorating mud walls and floors with white rice paste murals?
A) Muruja
B) Filigree Work
C) Patta Chitra
D) Jhoti or Chita
Answer: D) Jhoti or Chita - Which month sees the practice of Muruja designs in Odisha?
A) Margasira
B) Kartik (November)
C) Chaitra
D) Shravana
Answer: B) Kartik (November) - What do artisans create using applique craft in Odisha?
A) Sculptures
B) Paintings
C) Lampshades, handbags, cushion covers, etc.
D) Murals
Answer: C) Lampshades, handbags, cushion covers, etc. - Which city in Odisha is famous for its brass and bell metal ware?
A) Cuttack
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Puri
D) Konark
Answer: A) Cuttack - Which material is NOT used for creating Muruja designs in Odisha?
A) Marigold petals
B) Turmeric
C) Rice paste
D) Silver
Answer: D) Silver - What prehistoric art can be found in the dense forests of Western Odisha?
a) Terracotta sculptures
b) Rock paintings
c) Metal engravings
d) Mosaic murals
Answer: b) Rock paintings - Which sites in Western Odisha feature natural rocks adorned with ancient paintings?
a) Ulapgarh, Vikram Khol, Manikmada
b) Sambalpuri, Ushakothi, Gudahandi
c) Yogimatha, Balaram Das, Sudarsan Pattnaik
d) Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, Udayagiri
Answer: a) Ulapgarh, Vikram Khol, Manikmada - What are the pigments used in creating the rock paintings in Odisha?
a) Synthetic dyes
b) Chemical compounds
c) Natural sources like iron oxides, lime, and copper compounds
d) Plastic polymers
Answer: c) Natural sources like iron oxides, lime, and copper compounds - Which is considered the most popular handicraft of Odisha?
a) Stone carving
b) Wood carving
c) Handloom sarees
d) Papier Mache
Answer: c) Handloom sarees - Where are Sambalpuri cotton sarees woven?
a) Sambalpur district
b) Puri district
c) Cuttack district
d) Bhubaneswar district
Answer: a) Sambalpur district - What are the designs typically featured in Odisha’s ikat sarees?
a) Tribal patterns
b) Geometric outlines, animals, fish, and conch
c) Floral motifs
d) Paisley designs
Answer: b) Geometric outlines, animals, fish, and conch - What is the tie-and-dye technique unique to Odisha?
a) Batik
b) Bandhani
c) Ikat
d) Shibori
Answer: c) Ikat - Which traditional craft of Odisha involves creating replicas of temples and deities?
a) Sand art
b) Lacquer work
c) Stone carving
d) Wood carving
Answer: c) Stone carving - Who is the legendary poet associated with the tradition of sand art in Odisha?
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Kalidas
c) Sudarsan Pattnaik
d) Balaram Das
Answer: d) Balaram Das - What is the main material used in lacquer work?
a) Clay
b) Wood
c) Metal
d) Lacquer
Answer: d) Lacquer - Which tribal craft is predominantly practiced by women in Odisha?
a) Stone carving
b) Wood carving
c) Papier Mache
d) Lacquer work
Answer: d) Lacquer work - What is the ancient form of art known as Talapatra Chitra?
a) Papier Mache
b) Palm leaf painting
c) Terracotta sculpture
d) Metal engraving
Answer: b) Palm leaf painting - Which art form in Odisha involves the use of waste cloth, natural fibers, and paper?
a) Papier Mache
b) Stone carving
c) Ikat
d) Sand art
Answer: a) Papier Mache - Who is known for continuing the tradition of sand art in Odisha today?
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Kalidas
c) Sudarsan Pattnaik
d) Balaram Das
Answer: c) Sudarsan Pattnaik - Which craft is renowned globally and practiced throughout Odisha?
a) Sand art
b) Stone carving
c) Ikat
d) Papier Mache
Answer: d) Papier Mache
