Tribal Music of India

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Which of the following is a type of tribal music from India?

  1. Baul

  2. Qawwali

  3. Carnatic

  4. Hindustani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baul is a type of folk music from Bengal, India, typically performed by wandering minstrels.

Which of the following instruments is commonly used in tribal music of India?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dhol is a large cylindrical drum commonly used in tribal music and folk dances in India.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of tribal music in India?

  1. Complex rhythms

  2. Melodic improvisation

  3. Use of drones

  4. Call-and-response structure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Call-and-response structure is a common feature in tribal music in India, where a leader sings a line or phrase and the group responds with a chorus.

Which of the following is a prominent tribal dance form from India?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Odissi

  4. Chhau


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chhau is a tribal dance form from eastern India, typically performed by men and characterized by energetic movements and elaborate masks.

Which of the following is a type of tribal music from the northeastern region of India?

  1. Bihu

  2. Bhangra

  3. Lavani

  4. Garba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihu is a type of folk music from Assam, India, typically performed during the Bihu festival.

Which of the following is a type of tribal music from the central region of India?

  1. Baul

  2. Qawwali

  3. Carnatic

  4. Hindustani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baul is a type of folk music from Bengal, India, typically performed by wandering minstrels.

Which of the following is a type of tribal music from the southern region of India?

  1. Bihu

  2. Bhangra

  3. Lavani

  4. Garba


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lavani is a type of folk music from Maharashtra, India, typically performed by women and characterized by energetic dance moves and rhythmic clapping.

Which of the following is a type of tribal music from the western region of India?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Lavani

  3. Garba

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhangra is a type of folk music from Punjab, India, typically performed during the harvest festival and characterized by energetic dance moves and lively music.

Which of the following is a type of tribal music from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Jarawa

  2. Sentinelese

  3. Onge

  4. Shompen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jarawa is a type of tribal music from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, typically performed by the Jarawa people and characterized by rhythmic chanting and drumming.

Which of the following is a type of tribal music from the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Lakshadweep folk music

  2. Maldivian folk music

  3. Sri Lankan folk music

  4. Indian Ocean folk music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lakshadweep folk music is a type of tribal music from the Lakshadweep Islands, typically performed by the Lakshadweep people and characterized by rhythmic chanting and drumming.

Which of the following is a type of tribal music from the Northeast India?

  1. Bihu

  2. Bodo

  3. Naga

  4. Mizo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihu is a type of tribal music from Assam, India, typically performed during the Bihu festival.

Which of the following is a type of tribal music from the Central India?

  1. Baiga

  2. Gond

  3. Bhil

  4. Muria


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baiga is a type of tribal music from Madhya Pradesh, India, typically performed by the Baiga people and characterized by rhythmic chanting and drumming.

Which of the following is a type of tribal music from the South India?

  1. Toda

  2. Kota

  3. Irula

  4. Kurumba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Toda is a type of tribal music from the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, India, typically performed by the Toda people and characterized by rhythmic chanting and drumming.

Which of the following is a type of tribal music from the West India?

  1. Bhil

  2. Warli

  3. Dhodia

  4. Kokna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhil is a type of tribal music from Gujarat, India, typically performed by the Bhil people and characterized by rhythmic chanting and drumming.

Which of the following is a type of tribal music from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Jarawa

  2. Sentinelese

  3. Onge

  4. Shompen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jarawa is a type of tribal music from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, typically performed by the Jarawa people and characterized by rhythmic chanting and drumming.

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