Punjab - Study Mode
[#231] With reference to the arts and crafts of the Punjab, consider the following statements. 1. Mudwalls in Punjab are generally painted on festive occasions. 2. Thin straws of grass are used for basketary work. 3. Smaller, fine and more delicated fans are called Kundaladar Pankkhi. Select the correct answer
Correct Answer
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Solution: Mudwalls in Punjab are generally painted on festive occasions. Thin straws of grass are used for basketary work. Smaller, fine and more delicated fans are called Kundaladar Pankkhi.
[#232] Consider the following statements about Traditional Dresses of Punjab. 1. The term 'tehmat' means, Lungi and Kurta. 2. Churidar and Kurta is most common costume among Punjabi women. 3. Punjab men's Headgear called Pagdi. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Solution: Churidar and Kurta is the most common costume among Punjabi women. Salwar Kameez is another traditional costume of Punjab. Men generally wear the traditional dress of Kurta and Pajama. Some men also wear the traditional tehmat i.e Lungi with Kurta. Punjabi men are recognised by their unique headgear called Pug or Pagdi.
[#233] Consider the following statements about Metal Work of Punjab? 1. Amritsar is famous for metal work. 2. Decorative items like lamp shades and engraved metal doors are some of the items on which artisans work. 3. Metal work mostly done in village area. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(C) 1 and 2
Explanation
Solution: The district of Amritsar in the state is famous for its metal work. A place named Bhandian in Amritsar is a big bazar where all kinds of utensils in different shapes and colours are available. The people who are involved in such work of metal during the early days of this art in the city of Amritsar were known as Chiteras. Various forms of casting, soldering and decoration techniques, such as pierced work, chasing, engraving, etc are used to make metal pots, utensils, objects needed for religious rituals (lamps, trumpet), etc. Decorative items like lamp shades and engraved metal doors are some items which are produced abundantly in the district.
[#234] The metal workers of Amritsar are renowned for their skill, various forms of casting, soldering and decoration techniques such as repousse, pierced work, chasing, engraving, etc. used by them to make
Correct Answer
(A) Metal pots
Explanation
Solution: Various forms of casting, soldering and decoration techniques, such as pierced work, chasing, engraving, etc are used to make metal pots, utensils, objects needed for religious rituals (lamps, trumpet), etc. Decorative items like lamp shades and engraved metal doors are some items which are produced abundantly in the district.
[#235] Sarpesh, Kutbiladar, Mukat are used by
Correct Answer
(A) Men of Punjab
Explanation
Solution: Sarpesh, Kutbiladar, Mukat are head/forehead ornaments for men.