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Bollywood Music: Music and Caste

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Which of the following is NOT a traditional caste of musicians in India?

  1. Manganiyar

  2. Bhangi

  3. Dholakia

  4. Mirasi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhangi is a caste of sweepers and cleaners, not musicians.

Which caste of musicians is known for their expertise in playing the shehnai?

  1. Manganiyar

  2. Bhangi

  3. Dholakia

  4. Mirasi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mirasi is a caste of musicians who are traditionally associated with playing the shehnai.

Which caste of musicians is known for their expertise in playing the dholak?

  1. Manganiyar

  2. Bhangi

  3. Dholakia

  4. Mirasi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dholakia is a caste of musicians who are traditionally associated with playing the dholak.

Which caste of musicians is known for their expertise in playing the manganiyar?

  1. Manganiyar

  2. Bhangi

  3. Dholakia

  4. Mirasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manganiyar is a caste of musicians who are traditionally associated with playing the manganiyar.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional instrument associated with the Manganiyar caste?

  1. Kamaicha

  2. Sarangi

  3. Dholak

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tabla is not a traditional instrument associated with the Manganiyar caste.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional instrument associated with the Mirasi caste?

  1. Shehnai

  2. Sarangi

  3. Dholak

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dholak is not a traditional instrument associated with the Mirasi caste.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional instrument associated with the Dholakia caste?

  1. Dholak

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Kamaicha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sarangi is not a traditional instrument associated with the Dholakia caste.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional instrument associated with the Bhangi caste?

  1. Dholak

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Kamaicha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kamaicha is not a traditional instrument associated with the Bhangi caste.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional genre of music associated with the Manganiyar caste?

  1. Rajasthani folk music

  2. Sufi music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Hindustani classical music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindustani classical music is not a traditional genre of music associated with the Manganiyar caste.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional genre of music associated with the Mirasi caste?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Sufi music

  3. Rajasthani folk music

  4. Hindustani classical music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindustani classical music is not a traditional genre of music associated with the Mirasi caste.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional genre of music associated with the Dholakia caste?

  1. Rajasthani folk music

  2. Sufi music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Hindustani classical music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindustani classical music is not a traditional genre of music associated with the Dholakia caste.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional genre of music associated with the Bhangi caste?

  1. Rajasthani folk music

  2. Sufi music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Hindustani classical music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindustani classical music is not a traditional genre of music associated with the Bhangi caste.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional occupation associated with the Manganiyar caste?

  1. Musician

  2. Dancer

  3. Storyteller

  4. Carpenter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carpenter is not a traditional occupation associated with the Manganiyar caste.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional occupation associated with the Mirasi caste?

  1. Musician

  2. Dancer

  3. Storyteller

  4. Carpenter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carpenter is not a traditional occupation associated with the Mirasi caste.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional occupation associated with the Dholakia caste?

  1. Musician

  2. Dancer

  3. Storyteller

  4. Carpenter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carpenter is not a traditional occupation associated with the Dholakia caste.

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