Indian Folk Music

Question 1

• Bengali religious sect
• Exemplified by songs of Kabir
• Preaching mysticism in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura
• Lalon Fakir

Answer 1

Baul

Question 2

• Folks of J&K

- Sung at times of weddings

Answer 2

Wanawan

Question 3

• Based of Mahabharat, Bhima as hero
• Tumbura used
• Teejanbai of Chhatisgarh was Padma Vibhushan for her contribution

Answer 3

Pandavani

Question 4

• Madhya Pradesh heroic ballads

- Related to Mahabharat

Answer 4

Alha

Question 5

• Rajasthani women while fetching water

Answer 5

Panihari

Question 6

• Maharashtra and Goa

- Songs of women

Answer 6

Ovi

Question 7

• Madhya Pradesh
• During festivals in rainy season
• For good monsoon
• Saira dance

Answer 7

Pai

Question 8

• Maharashtra
• Dholki used
• Powerful rhythm

Answer 8

Lavani

Question 9

• Rajasthan
• Glory of Rajput rulers
• Kesariya Balam

Answer 9

Maand

Question 10

• Gujarat

- Navratri

Answer 10

Dandiya Raas, Raas Garba

Question 11

• Maharashtra

- Heroics of Shivaji

Answer 11

Powada

Question 12

• Manipur

- Narration of Battle of Khongjom

Answer 12

Khongjam Parba

Question 13

• Close to ghazal
• Slower pitch
• Maharashtra, Karnataka

Answer 13

Bhavageete

Question 14

• Goa

- Indian Western

Answer 14

Mando

Question 15

• Andhra Pradesh

- Similar to Dandiya or Stick dance

Answer 15

Kolannalu or Kolattam

Question 16

• Songs of Alexander, local kings and battles

- North West India

Answer 16

Manganiars

Question 17

• Kuruba community

- Karnataka

Answer 17

Dollu Kunitha

Question 18

• Composed by Shankaradeva Madhavdeva

- Assam

Answer 18

Borgheet

Question 19

• Himachal Pradesh

- Extramarital romance

Answer 19

Jhoori

Question 20

• Origin in Bhakti Movement
• Meerabai, Tulsidas, Kabir, Surdas
• Oral hymns

Answer 20

Bhajans

Question 21

• Sung in Gurudwaras

- Guru Granth Sahib

Answer 21

Shabad

Question 22

• In praise of Allah
• Amir Khusrau credited to its origin
• Sabri brothers, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Aziz Warsi

Answer 22

Qawwali

Question 23

• In praise of Vithobha
• Maharashtra
• Tukaram, Namdev

Answer 23

Abhanga

Question 24

• By Boat drivers

- West Bengal

Answer 24

Bhatiali

Question 25

• By Shaivite community, Oduyars

- Tamil nadu

Answer 25

Tevaram

Question 26

• Inspiration from Gita Govinda

- West Bengal

Answer 26

Kirtan

Question 27

• Originated in temples, religious in nature

- Kerala

Answer 27

Sopana Sangeetham

Question 28

• Rabindranath Tagore

- More than 2000

Answer 28

Rabindra Sangeet

Question 29

• Patriotic feelings

- Vandematram

Answer 29

Gana Sangeet

Question 30

• Rajasthan and Gujarat

- Followed by Pusthimarg Sampradaya community

Answer 30

Haveli Sangeet

Question 31

• Gujarat, Rajasthan

- Tribal Muslim community

Answer 31

Langha

Question 32

• Rajasthan
• Use Kamaicha
• Muslim Community

Answer 32

Manganiar or Mersai

Question 33

• Madhya Pradesh

- Semi historical songs dedicated to hardaul deity

Answer 33

Baghela

Question 34

• Punjab

- Perform in festivals

Answer 34

Bazigar(Goaar)