Odisha, a state in Eastern India, is rich in art and cultural heritage. Understanding this heritage is crucial for various competitive exams, including OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor. Below are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to help you prepare for these exams. Each question is followed by its answer.
Top 30 Art and Culture of Odisha MCQS For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- What is Applique work?
(a) Embroidery on wool
(b) Stitching smaller patches onto a larger fabric
(c) Painting on fabric
(d) Weaving intricate designs
Answer: (b) Stitching smaller patches onto a larger fabric - Which town in Odisha is famous for its Applique work?
(a) Bhubaneswar
(b) Cuttack
(c) Pipili
(d) Rourkela
Answer: (c) Pipili - What forms are commonly shaped in Applique craft?
(a) Abstract patterns
(b) Geometric shapes
(c) Birds, animals, flowers, and leaves
(d) Famous landmarks
Answer: (c) Birds, animals, flowers, and leaves - For what occasions are large Applique canopies used?
(a) National festivals
(b) Religious ceremonies
(c) Marriage celebrations
(d) Political rallies - What colors are traditionally used in Applique work?
(a) Blue, green, yellow, white
(b) Red, black, yellow, white
(c) Pink, purple, red, black
(d) Orange, blue, white, green
Answer: (b) Red, black, yellow, white - What items are commonly made from bamboo and cane in Odisha?
(a) Jewelry and ornaments
(b) Baskets, mats, lamp shades
(c) Ceramics and pottery
(d) Paintings and sculptures
Answer: (b) Baskets, mats, lamp shades - What is coir processed from?
(a) Palm leaves
(b) Coconut husks
(c) Banana stems
(d) Pine needles
Answer: (b) Coconut husks - Which grass is known as Kaincha in Odisha and used for weaving?
(a) Sabai Grass
(b) Golden Grass
(c) Reed Grass
(d) Elephant Grass
Answer: (b) Golden Grass - Which tribes are known for Horn and Bone Craft in Odisha?
(a) Santals, Oraons, Marijas
(b) Bhotias, Garos, Khasis
(c) Mundas, Gonds, Bhils
(d) Nagas, Apatanis, Bodos
Answer: (a) Santals, Oraons, Marijas - Where did Silver Filigree originate and what is it locally known as in Odisha?
(a) Persia, Tarakasi
(b) Egypt, Tarakasi
(c) Greece, Tarakasi
(d) India, Tarakasi
Answer: (a) Persia, Tarakasi - In which districts is the Kela Keluni dance mainly performed?
(a) Cuttack, Puri, and Kendrapara
(b) Nayagarh, Khordha, and Cuttack
(c) Sundargarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj
(d) Bargarh, Sambalpur, and Balangir
Ans. (b) Nayagarh, Khordha, and Cuttack - The Chaiti Ghoda dance is primarily performed during which months?
(a) January-February
(b) March-April
(c) June-July
(d) September-October
Ans. (b) March-April - Which instrument accompanies the Changu Nata dance?
(a) Ghuduki
(b) Mridangam
(c) Tambourine
(d) Dholak
Ans. (c) Tambourine - In which region is the Animal Mask Dance or Bagha Nacha mainly performed?
(a) Southern Odisha, especially in Berhampur and Ganjam
(b) Northern Odisha, especially in Balasore and Bhadrak
(c) Western Odisha, especially in Sambalpur and Bargarh
(d) Eastern Odisha, especially in Puri and Konark
Ans. (a) Southern Odisha, especially in Berhampur and Ganjam - What was the purpose behind the initiation of the Danda Nata dance?
(a) To celebrate harvest season
(b) To popularize the worship of Lord Shiva against the rise of Buddhism
(c) To honor the tribal heritage
(d) To entertain during royal feasts
Ans. (b) To popularize the worship of Lord Shiva against the rise of Buddhism - Which districts are known for the Medha Dance?
(a) Sambalpur, Bargarh, and Bolangir
(b) Sundargarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj
(c) Cuttack, Puri, and Jagatsinghpur
(d) Boudh, Kandhamal, and Kalahandi
Ans. (c) Cuttack, Puri, and Jagatsinghpur - The Naga Dance in Odisha is influenced by the traditional dances of which region?
(a) Nagaland
(b) Manipur
(c) Assam
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Ans. (a) Nagaland - Which tribe performs the Dhap Dance in the Kosal region?
(a) Kondha
(b) Santhal
(c) Bondo
(d) Kandha
Ans. (d) Kandha - What is the Toki Parba festival associated with?
(a) Worship of Lord Shiva
(b) Worship of the Earth
(c) Worship of Lord Krishna
(d) Worship of Sun God
Ans. (b) Worship of the Earth - Which festival is organized by the Odisha Tourism Department and is held in Bhubaneswar in January?
(a) Mukteswar Dance Festival
(b) Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsava
(c) Ekamra Utsav
(d) Dhanu Yatra
Ans. (a) Mukteswar Dance Festival - Uda Parba is celebrated in which months and regions?
(a) April-May, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar
(b) June-July, Puri and Cuttack
(c) August-September, Sambalpur and Jharsuguda
(d) December-January, Bhubaneswar and Paradip
Ans. (a) - Which deities are worshipped during Uda Parba?
(a) Goddess Durga and Lord Vishnu
(b) Goddess Hangula/Mangla and Lord Shiva
(c) Lord Jagannath and Bhudevi
(d) Lord Kartikeswar and Lord Krishna
Ans. (b) - During which festival is Chhau dance especially performed?
(a) Durga Puja
(b) Maha Bisuba Sankranti
(c) Uda Parba
(d) Bali Jatra
Ans. (c) - Patua Jatra and Chandak Puja are prevalent among which community?
(a) Brahmins
(b) Kshatriyas
(c) Low-caste Hindus
(d) Adivasis
Ans. (c) - Raja Sankranti, celebrated in June-July, involves the worship of which deity?
(a) Lord Jagannath
(b) Bhudevi
(c) Lord Shiva
(d) Goddess Durga
Ans. (b) - Chitau Amavasya is observed in which month and for which deity?
(a) July, Lord Jagannath
(b) April, Lord Shiva
(c) September, Goddess Durga
(d) December, Sati Devi
Ans. (a) - Which festival marks the first day of the Odia New Year?
(a) Raja Sankranti
(b) Nuakhai
(c) Maha Bisuba Sankranti
(d) Gupta Gundicha
Ans. (c) - In which regions is Nuakhai predominantly celebrated?
(a) Puri and Cuttack
(b) Kalahandi, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sonepur, Balangir, Sundargarh, Boudh, Nuapada
(c) Bhubaneswar and Paradip
(d) Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar
Ans. (b) - Durga Puja is especially significant in which city of Odisha?
(a) Bhubaneswar
(b) Cuttack
(c) Puri
(d) Sambalpur
Ans. (b) - Which festival involves the worship of Lord Kartikeswar and is celebrated in October-November?
(a) Chitau Amavasya
(b) Gupta Gundicha
(c) Bali Jatra
(d) Prathamashtami
Ans. (c)
