Q. Which instrument's sound in Seraikela Chhau depicts war and military scenes?
Answer: Dhamas
Notes: In Jharkhand's Seraikela Chhau dance, the Dhamas, a large kettle-shaped drum, produces deep resonant sounds representing war and military marches. This dance form combines martial arts and rhythmic instruments like Dhol, Dhamsa, Mahuri, and Nagara. It is performed during Chaitra Parva and narrates epics such as the Ramayana. The powerful rhythms of Dhamas mimic battle and procession beats, supporting dynamic movements like swordplay (khel) and tiger walks (baagh chaali).