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[#246] Which paintings of Jharkhand are considered to bring 'Good Luck'?
Correct Answer

(B) Sohrai

Explanation

Solution: Sohrai is the harvest painting on the mud houses, repairing it after the rains and offering a thanksgiving to the forces of Nature. It is considered to bring good luck.

[#247] Which painting style of Jharkhand is associated with the Sgraffito technique of Greece?
Correct Answer

(B) Kohbar

Explanation

Solution: Kohbar art is practised by the women of the farming community depicting the marriage season. They are generally carried out in the walls of the bridal chamber and the walls of the wedding house. Designs are cut with fingers exposing black patterns on white or with bits of combs. Over an undercoat of black earth a layer of wet Dudhi mitti or cream coloured earth is painted. This technique of comb cutting is similar to the ‘Sgraffito‘ technique of Greece and the incised pottery technique found in Iran and the Indus valley. These paintings are considered to bring good luck.

[#248] Which one is a folk art form of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer

(C) Sohrai

Explanation

Solution: Sohrai art is now known as the state art of Jharkhand. Railway stations in the towns like Hazaribagh and Jamshedpur now greet travellers with Khovar and Sohrai murals that only adorned village homes until recently.

[#249] Which of the following paintings is also known as Scroll paintings?
Correct Answer

(A) Paitkar

Explanation

Solution: One of the oldest tribal paintings in India, Paitkat paintings also called scroll paintings due to its appearance, depicts life after death.

[#250] The Pat plateau region lies in which direction of the Ranchi plateau?
Correct Answer

(D) West

Explanation

Solution: The Pat plateau, also known as the western or upper ranchi plateau, is located west of the Ranchi plateau. It runs from Gumla in the north to Lohardaga and Palamu in the south.