FOLK MUSIC

Question 1

Baul
(West Bengal)

Answer 1

Sung by the Baul sect, having
both Bhakti and Sufi influences.

Question 2

Wanawan
(Jammu and
Kashmir)

Answer 2

Sung during wedding ceremonies

Question 3

Bhakha (Jammu and
Kashmir)

Answer 3

Bhakha is sung by the villagers
when harvesting is done

Question 4

Panihari
(Rajasthan)

Answer 4

Songs about scarcity of water.
Romantic and domestic themes.

Question 5

Dandiya
(Gujarat)

Answer 5

Associated with scenes of Holi
and lila of Krishna and Radha at
Vrindavan. It is a featured dance
of Navratri evenings

Question 6

Maand
(Rajasthan)

Answer 6

Semi Folk, Semi Classical Style.
Songs are about the bards singing
the glory of the Rajput rulers.
Famous song Kesariya Balam.

Question 7

Lavani
(Maharashtra)

Answer 7

Traditional dance and song
performed on Dholki.

Question 8

Powada
(Maharashtra)

Answer 8

These ballads describe the events
of Shivaji’s glorious past and his
heroic deeds.

Question 9

Bhavageete
(Karnataka and
Maharashtra)

Answer 9

Themes include nature, love
and philosophy. It is similar to
Ghazals.

Question 10

Mando
(Goa)

Answer 10

Unique blend of Indian and
western musical traditions

Question 11

Bihu songs
(Assam)

Answer 11

Blessings for the new year and
harvest.

Question 12

Tikir
(Assam)

Answer 12

Embodies the teachings of Islam

Question 13

Ammanaivari
(Tamil Nadu)

Answer 13

Sung in praise of the Chola
monarch

Question 14

Villu Pattu
(Tamil Nadu)

Answer 14

It is also called Bow Song.

Question 15

Veeragase
(Karnataka)

Answer 15

During Dusshera procession.

Question 16

Alha
(Uttar Pradesh)

Answer 16

Ballad of Bundelkhand thatnarrates
the heroic deeds of Alha and Udal.

Question 17

Ghasiyari Geet
(Uttarakhand)

Answer 17

Sung by women who have to go into
far-off forests to get grass for their
cattle.

Question 18

Pai
(Madhya Pradesh)

Answer 18

Songs for a good monsoon and
harvest. Saira dance is performed.

Question 19

Pandavani
(Chattisgarh)

Answer 19

Mahabharata stories with Bhima as
the hero. Teejan Bai is a famous
exponent.

Question 20

Daskathia
(Odisha)

Answer 20

Derives its name from a unique
musical instrument called “Kathi”
or “Ram Tali”, wooden clappers used
during the presentation.

Question 21

Khubak Eshei
(Manipur)

Answer 21

A song accompanied entirely by
clapping.

Question 22

Ougri Hangen,
Heijing Hirao
(Manipur)

Answer 22

They are the song of creation and
a ritualistic song, respectively sung
on the last day of the Lai Haraoba
festival.

Question 23

Khongjom Parva
(Manipur)

Answer 23

A musical narration of the Battle
of Khongjom fought between the
British army and the Manipuri forces
in 1891.

Question 24

Chai Hia
(Mizoram)

Answer 24

Sung during Chapchar kut festival.

Question 25

Hereileu
(Nagaland)

Answer 25

War songs

Question 26

Teej Songs
(Rajasthan)

Answer 26

Themes revolve around the union
of Shiva and Parvati, the magic of
monsoon, greenery etc.

Question 27

Burrakatha
(Andhra Pradesh)

Answer 27

Highly dramatic form of ballad

Question 28

Kolanallu
(Andhra Pradesh)

Answer 28

Also known as Kolattam. Similar to
“Dandiya”.

Question 29

Bhuta song
(Kerala)

Answer 29

To send away the evil ghosts and
spirits

Question 30

Laman (Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh); Kajri (Uttar Pradesh); Neuleu (Nagaland); Nyioga (Arunachal Pradesh);
Saikuti Zai (Mizoram);

Answer 30

Sana Lamok (Manipur); Basant Geet (Uttarakhand); Ja-jin-ja
(Arunachal Pradesh); Sohar (Uttar Pradesh); Pankhida (Rajasthan); Lotia (Rajasthan); Ovi (Maharashtra and Goa); Barahamasa
(Uttarakhand); Chhakri (Kashmir).