Social Science

Indian Folk Culture

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Indian folk culture encompasses regional folk dances, festival rituals, and traditional community practices. These cultural elements form a core part of the general awareness syllabus for SSC and state PSC exams. Solve these questions to memorize state wise dance forms and traditions efficiently.

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Indian Folk Culture Questions

Multiple choice

What is 'Puran Bhagat'?

  1. Folk song

  2. Folk dance

  3. Dance batika

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Puran Bhagat is a popular folk song/narrative tradition in North India, including parts of Uttar Pradesh, often sung by wandering minstrels.

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Which of the following are the folksports and folkgames of Tulunadu ?

  1. Kambala

  2. Cockfight

  3. Chenne

  4. All
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In ancient times, the part of coastal Karnataka was called Tulunadu. It comprised more or less, the present Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Kambula (Kambala), cockfight,and chenne are some of the folksports and games. Yakshagana and Talamaddale are the famous ancient arts of Tulunadu.

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________, the folk dance of Punjab, is lively and liked by all.

  1. Lavni

  2. Ghumar

  3. Bhangda

  4. Garba
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bhangda, the folk dance of Punjab is lively and liked by all. It is the folk dance of the agriculturist class of Punjab. Traditionally this dance is associated with the harvesting season and was performed on a full moon day.

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The folk dance form of 'Lavni' is from ___________.

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Rajasthan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Traditionally an integral part of the Tamasha folk theatre of Maharashtra Lavni is the most popular and best-known folk dance form of the state. The term Lavani derives from the word Lavanya which means beauty and is usually performed by women.

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The folk dances of Assam namely ___________ are very famous.

  1. Bihu

  2. Ojapali

  3. Lavani

  4. Both A and B
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bihu and Ojapali are the famous folk dances of the state of Assam. Bihu is a colourful folk dance which is celebrated to mark the advent of Spring and Assamese new year. Ojapali is the most distinctive folk dance from Assam, representing the rich tradition and cultural heritage of the state.

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Bihu and Ojapali, the folk dances of ________ are very famous.

  1. Assam

  2. Odisha

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bihu and Ojapali are the famous folk dances of the state of Assam. Bihu is a colourful folk dance which is celebrated to mark the advent of Spring and Assamese new year. Ojapali is the most distinctive folk dance from Assam, representing the rich tradition and cultural heritage of the state.

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The dance forms of 'Ras' and 'Garba' belong to ___________.

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Rajasthan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The dance forms of Ras and Garba belong to Gujarat. It is very popular all over the world. Garba originated in Gujarat and is performed during Navratri, a 9-day festival of Goddess Durga. The Ras is also performed during Navratri and is played with colourful wooden sticks.

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What is Paliya?

  1. Paliya is a folk dance of Kutch region

  2. Paliya is folk music of Kutch region

  3. Paliya is a memorial commemorating the heroes

  4. Paliya is a religious ceremony of tribal people
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Explanation

The Paliya is a type of memorial found in western India especially Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat state of India. They mostly commemorate the death of a person. These stone monuments have symbols and inscriptions.

Multiple choice

'Dandia' is a popular dance of

  1. Punjab

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dandiya Raas is a traditional folk dance form of Gujarat, typically performed during the festival of Navratri.

Multiple choice

In which dance men wear kafni pyjamas

  1. Bihu

  2. Cholliya

  3. Garba

  4. Kathakali
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C Correct answer
Explanation

During Garba, a traditional folk dance from Gujarat, men wear a traditional outfit consisting of a kedia (a short, flared jacket) and loose, comfortable trousers known as kafni pyjamas.

Multiple choice

What is called a tradition from eastern India ?

  1. Ramlila

  2. Ramman

  3. Kalbelia

  4. Chhau dance

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chhau dance is a traditional semi-classical Indian dance with martial, tribal, and folk origins, primarily performed in eastern Indian states like West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand.