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 the name of the folk dance that is performed by the Bakarwal community of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Rouf

  3. Kud

  4. Dumhal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rouf is a traditional folk dance performed by the Bakarwal community of Jammu and Kashmir. It is usually performed during festivals and celebrations.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Gaddi community of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Rouf

  3. Kud

  4. Dumhal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rouf is a traditional folk dance performed by the Gaddi community of Jammu and Kashmir. It is usually performed during festivals and celebrations.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the folk dance that is performed by the Dogri community of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Rouf

  3. Kud

  4. Dumhal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dumhal is a traditional folk dance performed by the Dogri community of Jammu and Kashmir. It is usually performed during festivals and celebrations.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Kashmiri Muslim community of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Rouf

  3. Kud

  4. Dumhal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rouf is a traditional folk dance performed by the Kashmiri Muslim community of Jammu and Kashmir. It is usually performed during festivals and celebrations.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the folk dance that is performed by the Sikh community of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Rouf

  3. Kud

  4. Dumhal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhangra is a traditional folk dance performed by the Sikh community of Jammu and Kashmir. It is usually performed during festivals and celebrations.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Christian community of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Rouf

  3. Kud

  4. Dumhal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rouf is a traditional folk dance performed by the Christian community of Jammu and Kashmir. It is usually performed during festivals and celebrations.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the folk dance that is performed by the Buddhist community of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Rouf

  3. Kud

  4. Dumhal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rouf is a traditional folk dance performed by the Buddhist community of Jammu and Kashmir. It is usually performed during festivals and celebrations.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Jain community of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Rouf

  3. Kud

  4. Dumhal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rouf is a traditional folk dance performed by the Jain community of Jammu and Kashmir. It is usually performed during festivals and celebrations.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the folk dance that is performed by the Parsi community of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Rouf

  3. Kud

  4. Dumhal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rouf is a traditional folk dance performed by the Parsi community of Jammu and Kashmir. It is usually performed during festivals and celebrations.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Jewish community of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Rouf

  3. Kud

  4. Dumhal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rouf is a traditional folk dance performed by the Jewish community of Jammu and Kashmir. It is usually performed during festivals and celebrations.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous folk song of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Malwi Geet

  2. Bundelkhandi Geet

  3. Bagheli Geet

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Malwi Geet, Bundelkhandi Geet, and Bagheli Geet are all famous folk songs of Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is associated with Bagheli Geet?

  1. Karma

  2. Saila

  3. Bhagoriya

  4. Ghoomar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Karma is a folk dance associated with Bagheli Geet.

Multiple choice

Which folk song of Madhya Pradesh is known for its devotional lyrics?

  1. Birha

  2. Kajri

  3. Hori

  4. Phaag
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Birha is a folk song of Madhya Pradesh known for its devotional lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is associated with Hori?

  1. Karma

  2. Saila

  3. Bhagoriya

  4. Ghoomar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bhagoriya is a folk dance associated with Hori.

Multiple choice

Which folk song of Madhya Pradesh is known for its humorous lyrics?

  1. Lavani

  2. Powada

  3. Bhavgeet

  4. Lokgeet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lavani is a folk song of Madhya Pradesh known for its humorous lyrics.