JPSC CCE · Jharkhand-specific General Knowledge (Paper II)

Art forms — Sohrai and Khovar

Sohrai harvest paintings and Khovar marriage paintings of Hazaribagh — GI tag.

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  • Q1 · Art forms — Sohrai and Khovar · MEDIUM

    Sohrai painting, an ancient tribal art form of Jharkhand, is traditionally practiced primarily in which district?

  • Q2 · Art forms — Sohrai and Khovar · HARD

    Which of the following statements regarding Khovar art of Jharkhand is/are correct? 1. Khovar paintings are traditionally created during the harvest festival. 2. The art form is generally monochrome depicting fertility. 3. Black color in Khovar represents the womb while white represents sperm.

  • Q3 · Art forms — Sohrai and Khovar · MEDIUM

    With reference to Sohrai and Khovar paintings of Jharkhand, consider the following statements: 1. Both art forms received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2020. 2. Sohrai painting is traditionally associated with the harvest festival. 3. Khovar painting is specifically linked to marriage rituals. 4. The art forms are predominantly practiced in the Dumka district. Which of the above statements are correct?

  • Q4 · Art forms — Sohrai and Khovar · MEDIUM

    Sohrai and Khovar are traditional art forms of Jharkhand. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Sohrai painting is associated with the harvest festival. 2. Khovar painting is created on walls of bridal chambers. 3. Both are primarily practiced by tribal women.

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