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Folk Music and Protest: Songs of Resistance and Dissent

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Which folk song is known for its powerful lyrics criticizing the British colonial rule in India?

  1. Saare Jahan Se Achcha

  2. Vande Mataram

  3. Jana Gana Mana

  4. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, became a symbol of resistance against British rule and was widely sung during the Indian independence movement.

Who is considered the father of Indian folk music?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

  3. Pandit Ravi Shankar

  4. Ustad Bismillah Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, a renowned poet, writer, and musician, is widely regarded as the father of Indian folk music for his significant contributions to the genre.

Which folk song is known for its poignant lyrics about the plight of farmers during the Green Revolution?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Khoon Chala

  3. Nimbuda

  4. Jogiya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Khoon Chala, sung by folk singer Bir Singh, became an anthem of protest against the negative impacts of the Green Revolution on farmers' lives.

Which folk song is associated with the Chipko movement, a nonviolent protest against deforestation in the Himalayas?

  1. Sare Jahan Se Achcha

  2. Vande Mataram

  3. Jana Gana Mana

  4. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon, written by Kavi Pradeep, became a symbol of unity and patriotism during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

Who is known for his powerful folk songs that address social and political issues, including caste discrimination and poverty?

  1. Pandit Ravi Shankar

  2. Ustad Bismillah Khan

  3. Bir Singh

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bir Singh, a renowned folk singer from Rajasthan, is known for his powerful songs that address social and political issues, including caste discrimination and poverty.

Which folk song is associated with the Narmada Bachao Andolan, a movement against the construction of large dams on the Narmada River?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Khoon Chala

  3. Nimbuda

  4. Jogiya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jogiya, sung by folk singer Medha Patkar, became an anthem of protest against the construction of large dams on the Narmada River.

Which folk song is known for its lyrics that criticize the exploitation of tribal communities by the government and corporations?

  1. Saare Jahan Se Achcha

  2. Vande Mataram

  3. Jana Gana Mana

  4. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saare Jahan Se Achcha, written by Muhammad Iqbal, became a symbol of unity and patriotism during the Indian independence movement.

Who is known for her powerful folk songs that address issues of gender equality and women's empowerment?

  1. Pandit Ravi Shankar

  2. Ustad Bismillah Khan

  3. Bir Singh

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pandit Jasraj, a renowned folk singer from Rajasthan, is known for her powerful songs that address issues of gender equality and women's empowerment.

Which folk song is associated with the anti-caste movement in India?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Khoon Chala

  3. Nimbuda

  4. Jogiya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nimbuda, sung by folk singer Teejan Bai, became an anthem of protest against the caste system in India.

Who is known for his powerful folk songs that address issues of environmental degradation and climate change?

  1. Pandit Ravi Shankar

  2. Ustad Bismillah Khan

  3. Bir Singh

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pandit Ravi Shankar, a renowned folk singer from Rajasthan, is known for his powerful songs that address issues of environmental degradation and climate change.

Which folk song is associated with the anti-nuclear movement in India?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Khoon Chala

  3. Nimbuda

  4. Jogiya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rang De Basanti, sung by folk singer Mukesh, became an anthem of protest against the nuclear tests conducted by the Indian government.

Who is known for his powerful folk songs that address issues of religious harmony and communalism?

  1. Pandit Ravi Shankar

  2. Ustad Bismillah Khan

  3. Bir Singh

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ustad Bismillah Khan, a renowned folk singer from Rajasthan, is known for his powerful songs that address issues of religious harmony and communalism.

Which folk song is associated with the anti-corruption movement in India?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Khoon Chala

  3. Nimbuda

  4. Jogiya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Khoon Chala, sung by folk singer Bir Singh, became an anthem of protest against corruption in India.

Who is known for his powerful folk songs that address issues of poverty and economic inequality?

  1. Pandit Ravi Shankar

  2. Ustad Bismillah Khan

  3. Bir Singh

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bir Singh, a renowned folk singer from Rajasthan, is known for his powerful songs that address issues of poverty and economic inequality.

Which folk song is associated with the anti-war movement in India?

  1. Rang De Basanti

  2. Khoon Chala

  3. Nimbuda

  4. Jogiya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rang De Basanti, sung by folk singer Mukesh, became an anthem of protest against war and violence.

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