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MCQs with answers on the topic “Tribal Art in India: Preservation, Promotion and Challenges”
1. Which of the following is considered a major characteristic of tribal art in India?
a) Use of modern techniques
b) Strong religious symbolism
c) Focus on cityscapes
d) European influence
Answer: b) Strong religious symbolism
2. Which Indian state is known for the Warli tribal art?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Maharashtra
d) Assam
Answer: c) Maharashtra
3. What is the primary material used in Gond tribal art?
a) Bamboo
b) Fabric
c) Natural pigments and dyes
d) Clay
Answer: c) Natural pigments and dyes
4. Which of the following tribes is known for their Pattachitra art form?
a) Santhal
b) Kondh
c) Odisha’s Puri
d) Gonds
Answer: c) Odisha’s Puri
5. Which of the following challenges is faced by the preservation of tribal art in India?
a) Lack of interest in urban areas
b) Lack of proper documentation
c) Loss of traditional materials
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
6. What is the main theme of the Madhubani painting tradition of Bihar?
a) Urban life
b) Nature and mythology
c) Portraits of leaders
d) Rural landscapes
Answer: b) Nature and mythology
7. Which of the following is the primary aim of promoting tribal art in India?
a) Economic empowerment of tribal artists
b) Preserving cultural heritage
c) Promoting foreign tourism
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
8. The main objective of tribal art preservation is to:
a) Showcase urban themes
b) Preserve the traditional customs and lifestyles of tribes
c) Promote global art trends
d) Use tribal art for commercial purposes
Answer: b) Preserve the traditional customs and lifestyles of tribes
9. Which tribe is known for its unique metalcraft tradition in India?
a) Bhils
b) Konds
c) Gonds
d) Santal
Answer: c) Gonds
10. The use of which material is common in the creation of tribal masks in India?
a) Leather
b) Metal
c) Clay
d) Wood
Answer: a) Leather
11. Which of the following is a major challenge faced by tribal artists in the contemporary world?
a) Lack of exposure to international markets
b) Decline of traditional art forms
c) Disinterest among younger generations
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
12. Tribal art is an important medium for the:
a) Commercialization of tribal culture
b) Preservation of indigenous cultural identity
c) Use of global art styles
d) Urban development
Answer: b) Preservation of indigenous cultural identity
13. The “Pithora” painting tradition belongs to which tribal community in India?
a) Bhil
b) Warli
c) Gond
d) Rathwa
Answer: d) Rathwa
14. Which of the following steps is crucial for the promotion of tribal art?
a) Giving artists global exposure
b) Supplying them with modern tools
c) Encouraging mass production
d) Encouraging the use of technology
Answer: a) Giving artists global exposure
15. Which of the following Indian tribes is famous for their dance forms that often accompany tribal art?
a) Santhal
b) Khasi
c) Bodo
d) Bhil
Answer: a) Santhal
16. What is the primary challenge faced by the preservation of tribal art forms today?
a) Political conflicts
b) Commercial exploitation
c) Globalization and loss of cultural identity
d) Urbanization and migration
Answer: c) Globalization and loss of cultural identity
17. Tribal art plays a significant role in which of the following?
a) National tourism industry
b) Preserving the traditional lifestyles of indigenous communities
c) Modern-day architecture
d) Globalizing cultural identity
Answer: b) Preserving the traditional lifestyles of indigenous communities
18. What is the primary source of inspiration for tribal art forms in India?
a) Nature and daily life
b) Religious texts
c) Modern technology
d) Urban life
Answer: a) Nature and daily life
19. Which one of the following tribes is known for its beadwork art?
a) Gonds
b) Bhils
c) Santhals
d) Konds
Answer: b) Bhils
20. Which of the following is a government initiative to promote tribal art in India?
a) National Handicraft Development Program
b) Tribal Art and Craft Marketplaces
c) Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)
21. The “Warli” tribal art primarily uses which type of artistic form?
a) Geometric patterns
b) Human figures in full color
c) Abstract shapes
d) Natural landscape paintings
Answer: a) Geometric patterns
22. The revival of tribal art forms can play a role in:
a) Preserving biodiversity
b) Enhancing tribal artisans’ livelihoods
c) Promoting urbanization
d) All of the above
Answer: b) Enhancing tribal artisans’ livelihoods
23. The Santhal tribe is primarily associated with which type of art?
a) Embroidery
b) Mask-making
c) Painting
d) Pottery
Answer: c) Painting
24. What is the primary objective of tribal art preservation programs?
a) To showcase art in international exhibitions
b) To provide financial benefits to foreign tourists
c) To ensure the survival of traditional tribal practices
d) To integrate urban trends into tribal culture
Answer: c) To ensure the survival of traditional tribal practices
25. Which of the following art forms is associated with Rajasthan’s tribal culture?
a) Madhubani
b) Phad painting
c) Pattachitra
d) Warli
Answer: b) Phad painting
26. Which tribe is known for its distinctive “Dokra” metal casting art form?
a) Gonds
b) Bhils
c) Konds
d) Chhattisgarh
Answer: a) Gonds
27. Which of the following is one of the major challenges for tribal art in urban markets?
a) High demand for tribal art
b) Increased commercial competition from mainstream art forms
c) Lack of skilled artisans
d) High prices of tribal art
Answer: b) Increased commercial competition from mainstream art forms
28. The popular “Kalamkari” art style in tribal culture is most famously practiced in which state?
a) Kerala
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) West Bengal
Answer: b) Andhra Pradesh
29. Which of the following is the best way to promote tribal art globally?
a) Mass production of art items
b) Increased government sponsorship
c) Integration into mainstream film and media
d) Organizing international exhibitions and events
Answer: d) Organizing international exhibitions and events
30. The most significant cultural role of tribal art is:
a) Promoting political agendas
b) Reflecting the ethos and lifestyle of the tribal communities
c) Creating mainstream urban art trends
d) Competing with modern forms of art
Answer: b) Reflecting the ethos and lifestyle of the tribal communities
These MCQs cover various aspects of tribal art in India, including preservation, promotion, and challenges faced by tribal communities.
