Major festivals, Folk music, Folk arts and Folk literature of Madhya Pradesh, MPPSC MCQ

1. What is the primary focus of the Khajuraho Dance Festival?

  • A. Traditional crafts exhibition

  • B. Classical music performances

  • C. Dance performances by renowned artists

  • D. Art exhibitions in Khajuraho temples

Answer: C. Dance performances by renowned artists



2. Where is the Ujjain Kumbh Mela primarily held, and what is its significance?

  • A. Khajuraho - A celebration of classical dance

  • B. Ujjain - A pilgrimage event with a holy dip in the river

  • C. Gwalior - A tribute to Tansen's legacy

  • D. Indore - Showcasing the cultural heritage of Malwa

Answer: B. Ujjain - A pilgrimage event with a holy dip in the river



3. Which city hosts the Malwa Utsav, and what does the festival aim to promote?

  • A. Ujjain - Promoting traditional crafts

  • B. Indore - Showcasing the cultural heritage of the Malwa region

  • C. Gwalior - A tribute to Tansen's legacy

  • D. Mandu - Featuring light and sound shows

Answer: B. Indore - Showcasing the cultural heritage of the Malwa region



4. What is the Tansen Music Festival, and where is it celebrated?

  • A. A dance festival in Mandu

  • B. A music festival in Gwalior, paying tribute to Tansen

  • C. A pilgrimage event in Ujjain

  • D. A cultural festival in Indore

Answer: B. A music festival in Gwalior, paying tribute to Tansen



5. What is the Mandu Festival known for, and where does it take place?

  • A. Art exhibitions in Mandu - A celebration of artistic heritage

  • B. Food festivals in Khajuraho - A showcase of culinary traditions

  • C. Three-day cultural extravaganza in Mandu - Showcasing dance performances and heritage walks

  • D. Ujjain - A major pilgrimage event with holy river dips

Answer: C. Three-day cultural extravaganza in Mandu - Showcasing dance performances and heritage walks

6. What is Nimar Utsav, and where is it celebrated?

  • A. A festival of lights celebrated throughout Madhya Pradesh

  • B. A celebration of the region's cultural heritage in Maheshwar

  • C. A harvest festival in agricultural regions like Malwa

  • D. A nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Durga

Answer: B. A celebration of the region's cultural heritage in Maheshwar

7. Which festivals are collectively celebrated as the Festival of Lights in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A. Navratri and Durga Puja

  • B. Diwali and Tihar

  • C. Holi and Baisakhi

  • D. Nimar Utsav and Diwali

Answer: B. Diwali and Tihar

8. Where are major celebrations of Navratri and Durga Puja held in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A. Rural areas like Malwa and Nimar

  • B. Cities like Indore, Bhopal, and Jabalpur

  • C. Celebrated throughout Madhya Pradesh

  • D. Tribal regions with the Gond tribe

Answer: B. Cities like Indore, Bhopal, and Jabalpur

9. What is the significance of Holi in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A. Celebrating the arrival of spring with traditional dances

  • B. Honoring Goddess Durga with elaborate decorations

  • C. Observing a harvest festival with fairs and feasts

  • D. Indulging in playing with colored powders and water balloons

Answer: D. Indulging in playing with colored powders and water balloons

10. In which regions is Baisakhi primarily celebrated in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A. Celebrated throughout Madhya Pradesh

  • B. Rural areas like Malwa and Nimar

  • C. Tribal regions with the Gond tribe

  • D. Cities like Indore, Bhopal, and Jabalpur

Answer: B. Rural areas like Malwa and Nimar



11. Which region is associated with Nimadi Folk Music, and what is its characteristic feature?

  • A. Bundelkhand - Heroic tales and historical events

  • B. Malwa - Lively tunes and rhythmic beats

  • C. Nimar - Traditional songs celebrating nature and agricultural life

  • D. Bhil tribal communities - Unique musical traditions

Answer: C. Nimar - Traditional songs celebrating nature and agricultural life

12. Where is Bundeli Folk Music predominantly found, and what topics do the songs often cover?

  • A. Bhil tribal communities - Celebrations and religious ceremonies

  • B. Malwa region - Festivals like Holi and Diwali

  • C. Bundelkhand region - Heroic tales, local legends, and historical events

  • D. Gond tribal communities - Nature, spirituality, and tribal life

Answer: C. Bundelkhand region - Heroic tales, local legends, and historical events

13. What defines Malwi Folk Music, and which instruments are commonly used in this style?

  • A. Lively tunes and rhythmic beats - Tabla, harmonium, and dholak

  • B. Traditional songs celebrating nature - Dholak and harmonium

  • C. Heroic tales and historical events - Tabla, harmonium, and dholak

  • D. Celebrations and religious ceremonies - Traditional instruments like tabla

Answer: A. Lively tunes and rhythmic beats - Tabla, harmonium, and dholak

14. Where is Bhilsa Folk Music integral, and what aspects of tribal culture does it encompass?

  • A. Regions like Mandla, Dindori, and Balaghat - Nature, spirituality, and tribal life

  • B. Cities like Indore, Ujjain, and Ratlam - Festivals like Holi and Diwali

  • C. Nimar region - Traditional songs celebrating nature

  • D. Bhil tribal communities - Heroic tales and historical events

Answer: D. Bhil tribal communities - Unique musical traditions, songs, dances, and rituals

15. Among which tribal communities is Gondi Folk Music predominantly found, and what themes does it often revolve around?

  • A. Bhil tribal communities - Celebrations and religious ceremonies

  • B. Gond tribal communities - Nature, spirituality, and tribal life

  • C. Bundelkhand region - Heroic tales, local legends, and historical events

  • D. Nimar region - Traditional songs celebrating nature and agricultural life

Answer: B. Gond tribal communities - Nature, spirituality, and tribal life



16. Who is Padma Shri Prahlad Singh Tipanya, and what is he known for?

  • A. Classical vocalist from Sulemanipur

  • B. Gond tribal artist from Mandla

  • C. Folk singer renowned for Kabir bhajans in Malwi folk music

  • D. Pandavani performer from Chhattisgarh

Answer: C. Folk singer renowned for Kabir bhajans in Malwi folk music

17. What distinguishes Pandit Kumar Gandharva's contribution to music?

  • A. Traditional storytelling in Mahabharata episodes

  • B. Innovative approach to classical music, infusing folk elements

  • C. Renowned Gond artist with international acclaim

  • D. Notable contribution to Bhilsa art and body paintings

Answer: B. Innovative approach to classical music, infusing folk elements

18. Who is Padma Shri Teejan Bai, and what is her expertise?

  • A. Renowned Gond artist

  • B. Pandavani performer, narrating Mahabharata episodes

  • C. Folk singer specializing in Kabir bhajans

  • D. Notable artist preserving traditional art forms in Bundelkhand

Answer: B. Pandavani performer, narrating Mahabharata episodes

19. In which regions is Gond Art predominantly practiced, and what characterizes this art form?

  • A. Primarily in the Bundelkhand region - Intricate designs and vibrant colors

  • B. Among Bhil tribal communities - Tribal rituals and daily life

  • C. Predominantly in regions inhabited by the Gond tribal community - Vibrant colors, intricate patterns, depictions of nature, animals, and mythology

  • D. Among Bhil tribal communities in various parts of Madhya Pradesh - Incorporates intricate designs, vibrant colors, and local motifs

Answer: C. Predominantly in regions inhabited by the Gond tribal community - Vibrant colors, intricate patterns, depictions of nature, animals, and mythology

20. Where is Bhilsa Art practiced, and what aspects of tribal culture does it encompass?

  • A. In regions like Mandla, Dindori, and Balaghat - Vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and depictions of nature

  • B. Among Bhil tribal communities - Tribal rituals, deities, and daily life

  • C. Primarily in the Bundelkhand region - Intricate designs, vibrant colors, and local motifs

  • D. In various parts of Madhya Pradesh - Tribal rituals and daily life

Answer: B. Among Bhil tribal communities - Tribal rituals, deities, and daily life



21. Where is Mandana Art predominantly practiced, and when is it commonly seen?

  • A. Urban areas during daily life

  • B. Rural areas during festivals and special occasions

  • C. Tribal regions on a regular basis

  • D. Cultural events in cities

Answer: B. Rural areas during festivals and special occasions

22. What does Mandana Art involve, and why is it considered auspicious?

  • A. Creating geometric designs during cultural events

  • B. Creating floral designs during daily life

  • C. Creating intricate designs on walls and floors using natural colors

  • D. Creating abstract art in urban areas

Answer: C. Creating intricate designs on walls and floors using natural colors

23. Who is the notable artist associated with Mandana Art?

  • A. Nathu Lal Solanki

  • B. Ramkumar Nagwanshi

  • C. Subhadra Khaperde

  • D. Ramchandra Verma

Answer: C. Subhadra Khaperde

24. Among which tribes are Pithora Paintings commonly found, and what do these paintings depict?

  • A. Rathwa and Bhil tribes - Geometric designs and floral patterns

  • B. Nagwanshi community - Rituals and ceremonies

  • C. Rathwa and Bhil tribes - Deities, rituals, and daily life

  • D. Nagwanshi community - Intricate patterns and bright colors

Answer: C. Rathwa and Bhil tribes - Deities, rituals, and daily life

25. Where are Pithora Paintings created, and when is this tribal art form practiced?

  • A. In urban areas during daily life

  • B. Among Nagwanshi community during festivals

  • C. In Rathwa and Bhil tribes during special occasions and festivals

  • D. In rural areas during cultural events

Answer: C. In Rathwa and Bhil tribes during special occasions and festivals

26. What is characteristic of Nagwanshi Art, and where is it predominantly practiced?

  • A. Vibrant and colorful tribal art - Urban areas during festivals

  • B. Intricate patterns and bright colors - Rathwa and Bhil tribes

  • C. Decorative motifs on walls and floors - Nagwanshi community during festivals

  • D. Creating abstract art in rural areas

Answer: C. Decorative motifs on walls and floors - Nagwanshi community during festivals

27. Who is the notable artist associated with Pithora Paintings, known for his contribution to preserving this traditional art form?

  • A. Nathu Lal Solanki

  • B. Ramkumar Nagwanshi

  • C. Subhadra Khaperde

  • D. Ramchandra Verma

Answer: A. Nathu Lal Solanki

28. What distinguishes Nagwanshi Art, and where is it predominantly practiced?

  • A. Creating abstract art during daily life - Rural areas

  • B. Decorative motifs and designs during festivals - Nagwanshi community

  • C. Vibrant and colorful tribal art during cultural events - Urban areas

  • D. Geometric designs and floral patterns during special occasions - Rathwa and Bhil tribes

Answer: B. Decorative motifs and designs during festivals - Nagwanshi community

29. In which regions are Pithora Paintings commonly found, and what themes do they often depict?

  • A. Nagwanshi community - Intricate patterns and bright colors

  • B. Rathwa and Bhil tribes - Deities, rituals, and daily life

  • C. Rural areas during festivals - Decorative motifs on walls and floors

  • D. Urban areas during daily life - Vibrant and colorful tribal art

Answer: B. Rathwa and Bhil tribes - Deities, rituals, and daily life

30. What is the primary characteristic of Mandana Art, and who is the notable artist associated with it?

  • A. Geometric designs during daily life - Ramkumar Nagwanshi

  • B. Creating abstract art in urban areas - Ramchandra Verma

  • C. Intricate designs using natural colors - Subhadra Khaperde

  • D. Decorative motifs on walls and floors - Nathu Lal Solanki

Answer: C. Intricate designs using natural colors - Subhadra Khaperde



31. Where is Lavani predominantly practiced, and what characterizes this folk dance?

  • A. Sahariya tribe in Shivpuri and Guna - Circular movements and handclaps

  • B. Marathi-speaking regions like Indore, Maheshwar, and Burhanpur - Lively and energetic dance with fast footwork

  • C. Bhil tribe in Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Dhar - Balancing earthen pots on the head

  • D. Gond and Oraon tribes in Mandla, Balaghat, and Seoni - Celebrating the spirit of nature and harvest

Answer: B. Marathi-speaking regions like Indore, Maheshwar, and Burhanpur - Lively and energetic dance with fast footwork

32. In which places is Matki Dance performed, and what is its distinctive feature?

  • A. Bhil tribe in Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Dhar - Lively steps and colorful costumes

  • B. Pardhi tribe in various regions - Sticks and intricate steps during the Phulpati festival

  • C. Across Madhya Pradesh during festivals - Balancing earthen pots (matkis) on the heads of dancers

  • D. Sahariya tribe in Shivpuri and Guna - Circular movements, handclaps, and foot tapping

Answer: C. Across Madhya Pradesh during festivals - Balancing earthen pots (matkis) on the heads of dancers

33. Which tribe practices Phulpati Dance, and during which festival is it performed?

  • A. Bhil tribe in Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Dhar - Saila Dance during ceremonies

  • B. Sahariya tribe in Shivpuri and Guna - Grida Dance during special occasions

  • C. Gond and Oraon tribes in Mandla, Balaghat, and Seoni - Karma Dance during the Karma festival

  • D. Pardhi tribe in various regions - Phulpati Dance during the Phulpati festival

Answer: D. Pardhi tribe in various regions - Phulpati Dance during the Phulpati festival

34. Where is Grida Dance performed, and what are its key elements?

  • A. Gond and Oraon tribes in Mandla, Balaghat, and Seoni - Celebrating the spirit of nature and harvest

  • B. Sahariya tribe in Shivpuri and Guna - Circular movements, handclaps, and foot tapping

  • C. Bhil tribe in Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Dhar - Lively steps and colorful costumes

  • D. Marathi-speaking regions like Indore, Maheshwar, and Burhanpur - Balancing earthen pots on the head

Answer: A. Sahariya tribe in Shivpuri and Guna - Circular movements, handclaps, and foot tapping

35. Which tribe practices Saila Dance, and what distinguishes this folk dance?

  • A. Pardhi tribe in various regions - Sticks and intricate steps during the Phulpati festival

  • B. Bhil tribe in Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Dhar - Celebrating the spirit of nature and harvest

  • C. Gond and Oraon tribes in Mandla, Balaghat, and Seoni - Karma Dance during the Karma festival

  • D. Bhil tribe in regions like Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Dhar - Lively steps and colorful costumes

Answer: D. Bhil tribe in regions like Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Dhar - Lively steps and colorful costumes

36. Where is Karma Dance performed, and what is its significance?

  • A. Bhil tribe in Jhabua, Alirajpur, and Dhar - Lively steps and colorful costumes

  • B. Gond and Oraon tribes in Mandla, Balaghat, and Seoni - Celebrating the spirit of nature and harvest

  • C. Pardhi tribe in various regions - Sticks and intricate steps during the Phulpati festival

  • D. Sahariya tribe in Shivpuri and Guna - Circular movements, handclaps, and foot tapping

Answer: B. Gond and Oraon tribes in Mandla, Balaghat, and Seoni - Celebrating the spirit of nature and harvest

37. What is a key aspect of folk tales and folklore in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A. Written documentation

  • B. Passing down orally through generations

  • C. Revolving around global deities

  • D. Focusing solely on moral lessons

Answer: B. Passing down orally through generations

38. When are folk songs and ballads typically sung in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A. Only during agricultural activities

  • B. Exclusively at weddings

  • C. During various occasions, including festivals, weddings, and agricultural activities

  • D. Only during festivals

Answer: C. During various occasions, including festivals, weddings, and agricultural activities

39. What forms does folk poetry take in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A. Exclusively verses

  • B. Couplets, verses, and chants

  • C. Only chants

  • D. Couplets and chants

Answer: B. Couplets, verses, and chants

40. What is the role of riddles and proverbs in Madhya Pradesh's folk literature?

  • A. They are exclusive to written documentation

  • B. They are used solely in daily conversations

  • C. Riddles challenge the listener's wit, while proverbs convey wisdom

  • D. They are performed during festivals

Answer: C. Riddles challenge the listener's wit, while proverbs convey wisdom

41. What do oral epics in Madhya Pradesh often narrate?

  • A. Exclusively love stories

  • B. Historical events and mythological stories

  • C. Only moral lessons

  • D. Local deities' experiences

Answer: B. Historical events and mythological stories

42. Which types of performances are integral to Madhya Pradesh's folk literature?

  • A. Only traditional plays

  • B. Only traditional dances

  • C. Folk drama and performances, such as Ramleela

  • D. Only mythological performances

Answer: C. Folk drama and performances, such as Ramleela

43. What is a key theme encompassed in traditional storytelling in Madhya Pradesh?

  • A. Global deities

  • B. Only cultural values

  • C. A wide range of themes, including morality, bravery, and cultural values

  • D. Exclusively historical events

Answer: C. A wide range of themes, including morality, bravery, and cultural values