Preparing for competitive exams like OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor requires a good grasp of general knowledge, including UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Here are some Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to help you prepare:
Top 30 UNESCO’S List of Intangible Cultural Heritage(GK) MCQs for OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
What is Koodiyattam?
(A) Classical dance form
(B) Sanskrit theatre form
(C) Tribal martial art
(D) Folk music tradition
Answer: B) Sanskrit theatre form
Who traditionally plays the male roles in Koodiyattam?
(A) Nangiars
(B) Ambalavasi Nambiar women
C) Chakyars
(D) Theyyam performers
Answer: C) Chakyars
Which caste traditionally plays the female roles in Koodiyattam?
(A) Nangiars
(B) Chakyars
(C) Ambalavasi Nambiar women
(D) Thiyyas
Answer: C) Ambalavasi Nambiar women
Where are Koodiyattam performances mainly enacted?
(A) Marketplaces
(B) Palaces
(C) Temples
(D) Theatres
Answer: C) Temples
What is the role of “Vidushaka” in Koodiyattam performances?
(A) Lead actor
(B) Female protagonist
(C) Narrator in Malayalam
(D) Musician
Answer: C) Narrator in Malayalam
Which musical instrument is central to Koodiyattam performances?
(A) Veena
(B) Mridangam
(C) Mizhavu
(D) Sitar
Answer: C) Mizhavu
What is the typical duration of a Koodiyattam performance?
(A) 1-2 hours
(B) 3-5 hours
(C) 6-10 days
(D) 11-15 days
Answer: C) 6-10 days
In which language are the characters, except for Vidushaka, spoken during Koodiyattam?
(A) Sanskrit
(B) Malayalam
(C) Tamil
(D) Kannada
Answer: A) Sanskrit
Which mythological themes are often depicted in Koodiyattam?
(A) Ramayana
(B) Mahabharata
(C) Puranas
(D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Which of the following regions is famous for Koodiyattam?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Kerala
(C) Odisha
(D) Assam
Answer: B) Kerala
What makes Koodiyattam unique among traditional theatre forms?
(A) Use of masks
(B) Heavy makeup
(C) Inclusion of ritualistic elements
(D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
When is Koodiyattam traditionally performed?
(A) Monsoon season
(B) Harvesting season
(C) Winter solstice
(D) Spring festival
Answer: B) Harvesting season
Who declared Koodiyattam as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity?
(A) UNESCO
(B) The Government of India
(C) Kerala State Government
(D) None of the above
Answer: A) UNESCO
What role does Mizhavu play in Koodiyattam performances?
(A) Lead actor
(B) Narrator
(C) Musical accompaniment
(D) Costume designer
Answer: C) Musical accompaniment
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Koodiyattam makeup?
(A) Heavy makeup
(B) Conventional facial painting
(C) Use of masks
(D) Simple attire
Answer: D) Simple attire
Which community traditionally performs Koodiyattam?
(A) Chakyars
(B) Nairs
(C) Ezhavas
(D) Christians
Answer: A) Chakyars
What is the traditional venue for Koodiyattam performances?
(A) Theatres
(B) Marketplaces
(C) Temples
(D) Schools
Answer: C) Temples
Which season is ideal for Koodiyattam performances?
(A) Winter
(B) Monsoon
(C) Summer
(D) Post-harvest
Answer: D) Post-harvest
Which of the following is a Sanskrit theatre form similar to Koodiyattam?
(A) Yakshagana
(B) Bihu
(C) Garba
(D) Kathakali
Answer: A) Yakshagana
What role does “Vidushaka” play in Koodiyattam performances?
(A) Comic relief and narrator
(B) Lead actor
(C) Music director
(D) Costume designer
Answer: A) Comic relief and narrator
Where is Ladakh located?
(A) Nepal
(B) Tibet
(C) Jammu and Kashmir
(D) Bhutan
Answer: C) Jammu and Kashmir
Which Buddhist sects primarily practice chanting in Ladakh?
(A) Theravada and Zen
(B) Mahayana and Vajrayana
(C) Zen and Vajrayana
(D) Theravada and Mahayana
Answer: B) Mahayana and Vajrayana
When was the practice of Buddhist chanting of Ladakh included in the UNESCO list?
(A) 2010
(B) 2011
(C) 2012
(D) 2013
Answer: C) 2012
Where are Buddhist chantings typically performed in Ladakh?
(A) Outdoor festivals
(B) Monastery courtyards
(C) Public squares
(D) Mountain caves
Answer: B) Monastery courtyards
What are ‘duennas’ in the context of Ladakh’s Buddhist chanting?
(A) Religious artifacts
(B) Sacred dances
(C) Monastic scholars
(D) Chanting companions
Answer: D) Chanting companions
Which musical instruments are commonly used during Buddhist chanting in Ladakh?
(A) Sitar and tabla
(B) Flute and tambourine
(C) Cymbals and drums
(D) Harmonium and dholak
Answer: C) Cymbals and drums
What is the main purpose of Buddhist chanting in Ladakh?
(A) Entertainment
(B) Healing rituals
(C) Spiritual purification
(D) Agricultural blessings
Answer: C) Spiritual purification
How are Buddhist texts transmitted in Ladakh?
(A) Written manuscripts
(B) Orally
(C) Through dance performances
(D) Via digital media
Answer: B) Orally
Which of the following is NOT true about Buddhist chanting in Ladakh?
(A) It includes recitation of Mahayana texts
(B) It is practiced indoors and outdoors
(C) It involves dance as a central element
(D) It is an integral part of Vajrayana Buddhism
Answer: C) It involves dance as a central element
What cultural significance does Buddhist chanting hold in Ladakh?
(A) Cultural preservation
(B) Environmental conservation
(C) Political activism
(D) Technological advancement
Answer: A) Cultural preservation
