Cultural Festivals of Central India

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the vibrant cultural festivals celebrated in the central region of India. From the colorful fairs of Madhya Pradesh to the traditional dances of Chhattisgarh, this quiz will take you on a journey through the rich cultural heritage of the region.
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Which festival is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh to mark the beginning of the harvest season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Navratri

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated in Madhya Pradesh and other parts of India to mark the beginning of the harvest season.

The Bastar Dussehra festival is celebrated in which state of Central India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bastar Dussehra festival is a grand celebration held in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.

Which folk dance is performed during the Bastar Dussehra festival?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Gendi Kunwar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gendi Kunwar is a traditional folk dance performed during the Bastar Dussehra festival in Chhattisgarh.

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is held in which state of Central India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is an annual event held in the Khajuraho temples of Madhya Pradesh.

Which musical instrument is prominently used in the folk music of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. Bansuri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dhol is a traditional drum widely used in the folk music of Chhattisgarh.

The Kumbh Mela is a religious festival held at the confluence of which two rivers?

  1. Ganga and Yamuna

  2. Narmada and Tapti

  3. Godavari and Krishna

  4. Brahmaputra and Ganges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kumbh Mela is a Hindu pilgrimage held at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

Which folk art form is known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Madhubani painting

  2. Warli painting

  3. Gond painting

  4. Pattachitra painting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gond painting is a traditional folk art form practiced by the Gond tribe in Madhya Pradesh.

The Jagdalpur Bastar Dusshera festival is celebrated in which state of Central India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jagdalpur Bastar Dusshera festival is a grand celebration held in the Jagdalpur region of Chhattisgarh.

Which folk dance is performed during the Jagdalpur Bastar Dusshera festival?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Karma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma is a traditional folk dance performed during the Jagdalpur Bastar Dusshera festival in Chhattisgarh.

The Malwa Utsav festival is held in which state of Central India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Malwa Utsav festival is an annual event held in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.

Which musical instrument is prominently used in the folk music of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. Bansuri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bansuri is a traditional flute widely used in the folk music of Madhya Pradesh.

The Bandhavgarh Mahotsav is a festival held in which state of Central India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bandhavgarh Mahotsav is an annual event held in the Bandhavgarh National Park of Madhya Pradesh.

Which folk art form is known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors in Chhattisgarh?

  1. Madhubani painting

  2. Warli painting

  3. Gond painting

  4. Pattachitra painting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gond painting is a traditional folk art form practiced by the Gond tribe in Chhattisgarh.

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is held in which state of Central India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is an annual event held in the Khajuraho temples of Madhya Pradesh.

Which musical instrument is prominently used in the folk music of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. Bansuri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dhol is a traditional drum widely used in the folk music of Chhattisgarh.

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