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

Which folk dance is performed by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya, and is known for its energetic movements and rhythmic clapping?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Bihu

  4. Garo
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Garo is a folk dance performed by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya, known for its energetic movements and rhythmic clapping.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Tripuri tribe of Tripura, and is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate hand gestures?

  1. Hojagiri

  2. Wangala

  3. Manipuri

  4. Tripuri
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Explanation

Tripuri is a folk dance performed by the Tripuri tribe of Tripura, characterized by its graceful movements and intricate hand gestures.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Arunachali tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, and is known for its vibrant costumes and energetic movements?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Bihu

  4. Arunachali
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Arunachali is a folk dance performed by the Arunachali tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, known for its vibrant costumes and energetic movements.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Bodo tribe of Assam, and is characterized by its synchronized movements and intricate footwork?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Bodo

  4. Manipuri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bodo is a folk dance performed by the Bodo tribe of Assam, characterized by its synchronized movements and intricate footwork.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Karbi tribe of Assam, and is known for its energetic movements and rhythmic clapping?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Bihu

  4. Karbi
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Explanation

Karbi is a folk dance performed by the Karbi tribe of Assam, known for its energetic movements and rhythmic clapping.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Rabha tribe of Assam, and is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate hand gestures?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Bihu

  4. Rabha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rabha is a folk dance performed by the Rabha tribe of Assam, characterized by its graceful movements and intricate hand gestures.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Dimasa tribe of Assam, and is known for its vibrant costumes and energetic movements?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Bihu

  4. Dimasa
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Explanation

Dimasa is a folk dance performed by the Dimasa tribe of Assam, known for its vibrant costumes and energetic movements.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Mising tribe of Assam, and is characterized by its synchronized movements and intricate footwork?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Bihu

  4. Mising
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Explanation

Mising is a folk dance performed by the Mising tribe of Assam, characterized by its synchronized movements and intricate footwork.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Deori tribe of Assam, and is known for its graceful movements and intricate hand gestures?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Bihu

  4. Deori
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Deori is a folk dance performed by the Deori tribe of Assam, known for its graceful movements and intricate hand gestures.

Multiple choice

Which folk dance is performed by the Sonowal Kachari tribe of Assam, and is characterized by its energetic movements and rhythmic clapping?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Bihu

  4. Sonowal Kachari
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sonowal Kachari is a folk dance performed by the Sonowal Kachari tribe of Assam, characterized by its energetic movements and rhythmic clapping.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is often sung at weddings in India?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Qawwali

  3. Lavani

  4. Kajri
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Explanation

Kajri is a traditional folk song from North India, often sung at weddings and other joyous occasions.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is traditionally sung by women during the harvest season in India?

  1. Baul

  2. Jhumur

  3. Bhatiyali

  4. Bihu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jhumur is a folk song and dance form from Eastern India, traditionally performed by women during the harvest season.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is known for its romantic lyrics and is often sung at weddings in Rajasthan?

  1. Ghoomar

  2. Kalbelia

  3. Manganiyar

  4. Bhopa
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Explanation

Ghoomar is a traditional Rajasthani folk dance and song, known for its graceful movements and romantic lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is known for its playful lyrics and is often sung during Holi, the festival of colors?

  1. Phagun

  2. Holi

  3. Basant

  4. Vasant Panchami
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Explanation

Phagun is a traditional folk song sung during Holi, known for its lively and playful lyrics.

Multiple choice

Which folk song is known for its devotional lyrics and is often sung in temples and during religious ceremonies?

  1. Bhajan

  2. Kirtan

  3. Qawwali

  4. Sufi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhajan is a traditional devotional folk song often sung in temples and during religious ceremonies.