Madhubani painting originated in the Madhubani district of Bihar. Madhubani paintings are one of the traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation in the Madhubani region for 2500-years. Madhubani paintings' themes are usually based on natural elements, religious and dedicated to God and goddesses. Traditionally Madhubani paintings were made by using natural materials like twigs, powder rice, brushes, and flower pigments. But nowadays it is also made by using nib pens, pencils, and Acrylic paints. At the present time, Madhubani paintings have gained popularity and become a globalized art form. Madhubani painting has also received the Gi (Geographical indication) status. Let's see how well you know about this Madhubani painting.
1. Which British colonial officer discovered the Madhubani painting?
A. William G. Archer
B. William G. Allen
C. William G. Anderson
D. William G. Axinn
2. Who got the first Padma Shri award for Madhubani Paintings?
A. Durga Devi
B. Ambika Devi
C. Jagdamba Devi
D. Gayatri Devi
3. Which state is known as a major export center of Madhubani Paintings?
A. Bihar
B. Rajasthan
C. West Bengal
D. Jharkhand
4. What does the Fish symbolize in Madhubani Paintings?
A. Prosperity and fertility
B. Peace
C. Knowledge
D. Creative
5. Which pen is used for Madhubani paintings?
A. Ball pens
B. Gel pens
C. Nib pens
D. Dip pens
6. Which of the following trees is used to make brushes for Madhubani paintings?
A. Peepal tree
B. Neem tree
C. Babul tree
D. Bamboo tree
7. Which country has a museum of Madhubani paintings?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. Egypt
D. Korea
8. How many types are mainly used in Madhubani paintings?
A. 8
B. 16
C. 5
D. 2
9. The Madhubani paintings were traditionally done on _________________________.
A. Canvas board
B. Cardboards
C. Stones
D. Plastered mud walls & floors of huts
10. What is the meaning of peacock in Madhubani paintings?
A. Beautiful energy
B. Brings good luck
C. Divine love, knowledge, prosperity and romance
D. Love and peace
11. Who has been awarded Padma Shri for Madhubani paintings in the year 2021?
A. Baua Devi
B. Dulari Devi
C. Durga Devi
D. Sita Devi
12. What does the term Madhubani refer to?
A. Honey bees
B. Honey forest
C. Honey Flower's
D. Honey river
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