Test: Art and Culture of Haryana - Software Development MCQ

The correct answer is Thel.Key Points

• Odhni or chunder is a long piece of cloth that women wear over their attire.
• The chunders have colorful borders with different patterns. Women use one end of the chunder to cover their heads.
• The other end is tucked in their waistline in the front
• Women of Ahir Community wear angina - lehenga with a chunder.
• Angia is a tight-fitting blouse that women wear to cover their torsos. The blouses come only till midway through the torso.

Additional Information Traditional Dresses of Haryana For Men

• Dhoti is a big piece of cotton fabric wrapped around the legs and waist of men.
• It is pulled in from the middle waistline.
• The loose corners are tucked in from the back for a perfect fit.
• Over their upper body, the men wear a shirt or kurta.

The correct answer is Hisar.

Key Points

• Pt. Jasraj, the classical musician, was born in Hisar.

Pandit Jasraj:

• Pandit Jasraj was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati Gharana.
• He was born on 28 January 1930 in Pili Mandori, a village in the Hisar district of Haryana.
• He was a recipient of various prestigious awards and honours including Padma Shri (1975), Padma Bhushan (1990), and Padma Vibhushan (2000).
• He passed away in 2020 at the age of 90.
• He was a Mewati gharana-affiliated classical performer from India.
• Jasraj was a groundbreaking artist whose egalitarian outlook made him famous.
• People adored his devotional music and he retained popular appeal in a manner where bhava (passion) and devotion were key.
• He blended Indian devotional music such as haveli sangeet and bhajans (devotional songs/hymns) into a classical environment, making them into serious compositions.
• Mewati Gharana was founded by brothers Utd. Ghagge Nazir Khan and Utd. Wahid Khan of Indore.

The correct answer is Baba Sarwan Nath.Key Points

• Baba Sarwan Nath constructed the famous ‘Sarveshwar Mahadeo Temple’ at Kurukshetra.
• The Mahadev temple is situated in the town of Shahabad Markanda, Kurukshetra district, Haryana.
• It is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and its name is associated with Maharishi Markandeya, who was a great devotee of Lord Shiva.
• The walls of the temple carry a scene depicting Rishi Markandeya being saved by Lord Shiva from Yamraj, who is the Hindu god of death.

The correct answer is Journey.Key Points

• Pair ka khujlana is a sign of a journey.​
• If suddenly there is itching in the feet, then it creates the yoga of the person's journey.
• Or it also makes the sum of going for a walk or excursion to the favourite place.

Additional Information

• Meaning of itching in the right/Left hand
  • If a person suddenly starts itching in the right palm, then it gives you a sign of wealth.
  • But on the contrary, if there is itching in the left hand, then it is a sign of loss of money.

The correct answer is Teej.

• Teej is the most important and delightful festival of Shravana month in Haryana.

Key Points

• Shravana month Fairs:
  • Mahadev Fair
  • Hatkeshwar Fair

Additional Information

• Bhadliya Navami - Ashadha month (June-July)
• Janmashtami - Bhadrapad Ashtami (August-September)
• Baisakhi - Vaisakha (April)

The correct answer is Gopal - Mochan fair.

Key Points

• Gopal - Mochan fair:
  • This fair is held in Jagadhari tehsil near Bilaspur in Yamunanagar district.
  • It is organized in the month of Kartika (October-November) on the Gopal Mohan tank.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Kurukshetra.

Key Points

• Surya Grahan Fair:
  • This fair is held in Kurukshetra district.
  • It is held on the day of solar eclipse (July).
  • On this day devotees gather and take a holy bath.
  • After taking a holy bath they conducted devotional acts.
  • This fair is very famous all over India and people come from all the states to attend this fair.

The correct answer is All of these.

Key Points

• Sovar, Pilia and Ashish songs are sung on the birth of male child in Haryana.

Important Points

• On the birth of a baby boy, the family of the lactating mother visit her marital home with sweets, toys, jewellery, and clothes of boy's baby and family. 
• This tradition, in Haryana, is known as ‘Piliya’.  

The correct answer is Dini Masjid.

Key Points

• Dini Masjid in Rohtak which was previously a temple was turned into a mosque during the reign of Aurangzeb.
• Dini Masjid ​
  • It is also famous as the Adina Mosque.
  • It is located in Rohtak, Haryana.
  • It depicts the typical architectural style of the Mughals.
  • The carved arches adorn the peak of the mosque.
  • The mosque minarets have inscriptions about Allauddin Khilji and other Mughal heroes.
  • This mosque has an underground basement area.
  • It is believed to be a Jain temple earlier which was turned into a mosque by Aurangzeb.

The correct answer is Mela Baba Ramakshah.

Key Points

• Baba Ramakshah Fair is organized at Khubru situated in district Sonepat during the months of February-March.
  • The fair is organized on Pooranmasi in the month of Phalguna (February-March).
• Baba Ramakshah was a saint belonging to Sayeed Community.
  • He used to treat diseases of people with herbs.
  • He was worshipped by many folks.
  • After his death, his grave was made by Hindu and Muslim devotees.

Additional Information

•  Khubru is a Village in Ganaur Tehsil in Sonipat District of Haryana State.
  • It belongs to Rohtak Division.
  • As per census 2011, Khubru has a total population of 3,578 peoples, out of which male population is 1,911 while female population is 1,667.

The correct answer is Central Haryana.

Key Points

• Khoria dance is famous in Central Haryana.
  • It ​is performed only by women at weddings and festivals.
  • It is an alternative of the Jhumar dance.
  • The speed is the most significant feature of this dance.
  • The performers wear full gold-work skirts and colored chunries and heavy rustic jewellery.
  • The simple movements acquire form and colour with the swirling of the flared skirt and these steps later increase the tempo.
  • This dance is usually performed during the long wait for the bridegroom to bring his new bride home.
  • The women mime the entire wedding ceremony in the performance.

The correct answer is Phag dance.

Key Points

• The Phag or Phalgun dance is performed by the agricultural folks of Haryana in the months of February- March.
• This dance celebrates the harvest of the farmers and is essentially an expression of joy and bliss.
• The men sport the most colourful and best of their turbans during the performance, while the women wear colourful traditional costumes.
• The dance is performed in the Dhamal style of Haryana.
• There are different songs for the male and the female performers.

Additional Information

•  Loor Dance 
  • Loor dance is one of the popular traditional folk dances of the northern Indian state of Haryana.
  • It is a medium for the local people to express joy and sorrow.
  • It is performed during the month of 'Phalguna' which corresponds to February of the Gregorian calendar.
  • The dance is also performed during the festival of Holi.
• Khodia Dance
  • It is a variant of the Jhumar dance and is exclusively performed by women.
  • This dance is very popular in certain parts of central Haryana.
  • The dancers wear gleaming gold-work skirts and colourful chunries.
  • One of the dancers begins by singing a folk song and is followed by the rest of the dancers to form a circular arrangement.

The correct answer is Gangore.

• Gangore is the festival of Haryana which commences on the first day of Chaitra.

Key Points

• This festival is also celebrated in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal.
• Gana is a synonym for Lord Shiva and Gauri symbolizes saubhagya or marital bliss.
• The festival is celebrated by unmarried women to be blessed with a good husband.
• The festival continues for 16 days.
• The ladies decorate their feet and hands with mehndi.
• The festival is a living example of cultural heritage, love, and faith.

The Correct Answer is Karthikeya Temple.

Key Points

• Karthikeya Temple is a Hindu temple located in Pehowa in the Indian State of Haryana.
• The temple is completely dedicated to Lord Karthikeya. 
• Kartikeya is the elder Son of Lord Shiva.
• This temple is located at a distance of about 20Km from the holy Kurukshetra. 
• This place is also called the Saraswati Pilgrimage place. It is believed that this temple dates back to around the 5^th Century.
• It is believed that on the Pindi of Lord Kartikeya located in the temple, Lord Krishna was oil-anointed on this Pindi by Yudhishthira.
• The temple of Kartikeya is the only temple in the whole of India in which women are completely banned from entering the main womb of the temple.

Additional Information

Hanuman Tok Temple:-

• Hanuman Tok or Hanuman Temple is also one of the prominent temples located in the capital city of Sikkim.
• There is one more Hanuman Temple in the city which is built by the Indian Army.
• The temple is located around 11Km from the main city of Gangtok on the branch road of the Gangtok- Nathula highway at the height of 7200 feet from sea level.

Saketri Shiva Temple:-

• It is Hindu Temple is a Hindu Temple located in Panchkula, India. 
• This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• This temple is located near Shukla Lake.
• This temple is very popular due to its grand size.

Meenakshi Amman Temple:-

• Dedicated to Goddess Parvati in the form of Meenakshi and her consort, Lord Shiva in the form of Lord Sundareshwar, the Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the most ancient and famous Temple in Tamil Nadu.
• The Temple was originally built around the 6^th Century AD and the major portion of it was damaged in 14^th Century by the Muslim invaders of India.
• The temple is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture.

The correct answer is Khoria.

Key Points

• The Khoria dance is performed only by women at weddings. 
  • They mime at times a whole wedding ceremony to while away the hours spent waiting for the bridegroom to bring home the bride.
  • This is popular in the central areas of Haryana.

The correct answer is Teej.

• To welcome rains, the Teej festival is celebrated in Haryana.
• Hariyali Teej is also known as the Shravan Teej.
• On this day families send singhara or a bucket of gifts to their daughters and their in-laws.
• Women on the day of Hariyali Teej wear green sarees and adorn themselves with green bangles which are considered to be the color of the festival.
• The festival is celebrated in July or August annually i.e in India's monsoon season.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Marriage

Key Points

• Famous 'Ghoora dance' is organised on the occasion of Marriage.
• There are many famous folk dances of Haryana that are performed at difference occassions. Some of the are-
  • ​Phag Dance
    • This dance form is performed by the farmers in the month of Phalgun.
    • Both men and women can perform this dance.
    • During performance women wear colourful traditional clothes whereas men wear colourful turbans.
  • Saang Dance
    • A group comprising of people in even numbers such as 10 or 12 people performs it.
    • The dance mainly reflects the religious stories and folk tales that are performed in open public places.
    • The meaning of ‘Saang’ or ‘Swang’ is disguise or ‘to impersonate’.
    • It is believed that this dance form first originated and then evolved in its present form by Kishan Lal Bhaat in 1750 AD.
  • Chhathi Dance
    • It is performed to celebrate the birth of a newborn.
    • Women perform this dance on the sixth day of the birth.
  • Khoria Dance
    • It is a collective form of the variety of the Jhumar dance style & steps, exclusively performed by women.
    • It is connected with the daily affairs of the people and with the most important events like the harvest, agricultural work, etc.
  • Dhamal Dance
    • It is performed only by men. They sing and dance with the sound of the Dhamal beats.
    • It is said that the people perform this dance whenever their crop is ready for harvest.
  • Daph Dance
    • It is mainly a seasonal dance performed by farmers to commemorate a bountiful harvest on the advent of spring season.
    • The Daph or the one sided drum along with the sound of ornaments worn by the women offer the music.
  • Gugga Dance
    • It is performed in the procession taken out in the memory of saint Gugga.
    • In this performance, the devotees dance around the grave of Gugga Pir by singing various types of songs in his respect and praise.
  • Loor Dance
    • It is named after the girls in the Bangar area of Haryana.
    • It is specially performed during the Holi festival.
    • This dance marks the arrival of pleasant spring season and with it the sowing of the Rabi crops in the farms.

The correct answer is December.

Key Points

• Pinjore heritage festival is celebrated in Haryana in the last week of December. 
  • The festival celebrates the vibrant and rich culture of Haryana.
  • Many art forms are performed by the poet, singers, and dancers in this festival.
  • It is an annual event of Haryana that focuses on the history and heritage of Pinjore town.
  • Pinjore gardens are also known as Yadavindra Gardens.
  • The gardens resemble the Mughal garden architectural style.
  • Sikh rulers of the Patiala dynasty had renovated this garden.
  • The garden was built by Fadai Khan.

The correct answer is Martial art and Folk art.

Key Points

• The annual Kartik Cultural Festival:
  • The festival is the joint effort of Haryana Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Department of Culture, Government of India, Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Department of Cultural Affairs, Development Commissioners Handlooms and Handicrafts, North Zone Cultural Center, North Central Cultural Center, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan and Ballabgarh Development and Beautification Society.
  • The main aim of the Kartik festival is to promote fort ambience, martial arts both Indian classical music and dance, and a rich variety of folk theatre. Hence, Option 2 is correct.

Additional Information

• • The Kartik Cultural Festival is the result of the continuous effort of the Haryana Government.
  • The motive was to keep alive the art and heritage of India.
  • The festival is organized at Nahar Mahal which was once the residence of Raja Nahar Singh (ascended throne in 1829) who ruled Ballabgarh Town under the reign of the last Mughal King Bahadur Shah Zafar.
  • It was built around 1739 AD by the forefathers of King Nahar.

The correct answer is Jammu & Kashmir.

Key Points

• Surajkund Mela 2022 was held from 19 March to 4 April 2022.
  • The festival aims to promote the vast culture and talent of the indigenous artisans of the country.
  • The theme state of Surajkund Mela 2022 was 'Jammu and Kashmir'.
  • This state is presenting its rich heritage and distinctive culture through handicrafts and art forms at this fair.

Additional Information 

• Surajkund Fair -
  • This fair is organized at Surajkund in the Faridabad district.
  • This fair was started in the year 1987 and it is organized internationally.
  • It is famous for its handicrafts fair
  • In this craft fair, all handicrafts and all kinds of handmade figures, dishes and pottery, etc. enhance the beauty of this fair.
• Baba Khede Wala Fair -
  • This fair is organized in Aurangabad near Bamal village of Bhiwani district.
  • This fair is specially organized on the day of Rakshabandhan.
  • Many people of these fairs worship 'Baba Khedewala'.​
• Shiva Chaudas Fair -
  • This fair is organized in Matauli, situated on the banks of Ramganga in Faridabad.
  • Lakhs of devotees come from Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, etc. states to worship Lord Shiva in this fair.
• Naga Baba Fair -
  • It is organized in Nawaragarh village of Bhiwani district.
  • It is worshiped as 'Shri Naga Baba'.