Folk Music of Jharkhand

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Which of the following is a popular folk dance of Jharkhand?

  1. Jhumar

  2. Chhau

  3. Santhal

  4. Karma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chhau is a popular folk dance of Jharkhand, known for its elaborate masks and costumes.

What is the name of the traditional musical instrument used in Jharkhand's folk music?

  1. Dhol

  2. Nagada

  3. Bansuri

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhol is a traditional musical instrument used in Jharkhand's folk music, known for its large cylindrical shape and powerful sound.

Which folk song is commonly sung during the harvest festival in Jharkhand?

  1. Karma

  2. Jhumar

  3. Chhath

  4. Sohrai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma is a folk song commonly sung during the harvest festival in Jharkhand, celebrating the joy of the harvest and the blessings of nature.

What is the name of the traditional folk dance performed by the Santhal tribe of Jharkhand?

  1. Jhumar

  2. Chhau

  3. Santhal

  4. Karma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Santhal is a traditional folk dance performed by the Santhal tribe of Jharkhand, known for its energetic movements and vibrant costumes.

Which folk song is associated with the Sohrai festival in Jharkhand?

  1. Jhumar

  2. Chhau

  3. Santhal

  4. Sohrai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sohrai is a folk song associated with the Sohrai festival in Jharkhand, celebrating the harvest and the bond between humans and animals.

What is the name of the traditional folk dance performed by the Munda tribe of Jharkhand?

  1. Jhumar

  2. Chhau

  3. Munda

  4. Karma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Munda is a traditional folk dance performed by the Munda tribe of Jharkhand, known for its graceful movements and colorful attire.

Which folk song is commonly sung during the Karma festival in Jharkhand?

  1. Karma

  2. Jhumar

  3. Chhath

  4. Sohrai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma is a folk song commonly sung during the Karma festival in Jharkhand, celebrating the joy of the harvest and the blessings of nature.

What is the name of the traditional musical instrument used in Jharkhand's folk music that resembles a flute?

  1. Dhol

  2. Nagada

  3. Bansuri

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bansuri is a traditional musical instrument used in Jharkhand's folk music that resembles a flute, known for its melodious sound.

Which folk song is associated with the Chhath festival in Jharkhand?

  1. Jhumar

  2. Chhau

  3. Santhal

  4. Chhath


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chhath is a folk song associated with the Chhath festival in Jharkhand, celebrating the Sun God and seeking blessings for prosperity and happiness.

What is the name of the traditional folk dance performed by the Oraon tribe of Jharkhand?

  1. Jhumar

  2. Chhau

  3. Oraon

  4. Karma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oraon is a traditional folk dance performed by the Oraon tribe of Jharkhand, known for its energetic movements and vibrant costumes.

Which folk song is commonly sung during the Jhumar festival in Jharkhand?

  1. Karma

  2. Jhumar

  3. Chhath

  4. Sohrai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jhumar is a folk song commonly sung during the Jhumar festival in Jharkhand, celebrating the joy of the harvest and the blessings of nature.

What is the name of the traditional musical instrument used in Jharkhand's folk music that resembles a drum?

  1. Dhol

  2. Nagada

  3. Bansuri

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhol is a traditional musical instrument used in Jharkhand's folk music that resembles a drum, known for its powerful sound.

Which folk song is associated with the Sarhul festival in Jharkhand?

  1. Jhumar

  2. Chhau

  3. Santhal

  4. Sarhul


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sarhul is a folk song associated with the Sarhul festival in Jharkhand, celebrating the beginning of the agricultural season and seeking blessings for a bountiful harvest.

What is the name of the traditional folk dance performed by the Ho tribe of Jharkhand?

  1. Jhumar

  2. Chhau

  3. Ho

  4. Karma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ho is a traditional folk dance performed by the Ho tribe of Jharkhand, known for its graceful movements and colorful attire.

Which folk song is commonly sung during the Tusu festival in Jharkhand?

  1. Karma

  2. Jhumar

  3. Chhath

  4. Tusu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tusu is a folk song commonly sung during the Tusu festival in Jharkhand, celebrating the arrival of spring and seeking blessings for prosperity and happiness.

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