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The History of Indian Folk Music

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the history and evolution of Indian folk music.
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Which of the following is considered the oldest form of Indian folk music?

  1. Baul

  2. Qawwali

  3. Lavani

  4. Bhangra

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baul is a form of folk music that originated in Bengal and is characterized by its spiritual and mystical themes.

Which of the following folk music genres is known for its use of the dhol drum?

  1. Garba

  2. Bhangra

  3. Qawwali

  4. Lavani

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhangra is a folk music genre from Punjab that is known for its energetic beats and the use of the dhol drum.

Which of the following folk music genres is associated with the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Lavani

  2. Qawwali

  3. Garba

  4. Rajasthani folk music

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthani folk music is a diverse genre that includes various sub-genres such as Maand, Bhavai, and Kachchhi Ghodi.

Which of the following folk music genres is known for its use of the tabla?

  1. Lavani

  2. Qawwali

  3. Garba

  4. Kathakali

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Qawwali is a genre of Sufi devotional music that originated in South Asia and is known for its use of the tabla and harmonium.

Which of the following folk music genres is associated with the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Rajasthani folk music

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lavani is a folk music genre from Maharashtra that is known for its energetic beats and lively performances.

Which of the following folk music genres is known for its use of the harmonium?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Lavani

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali is a genre of Sufi devotional music that originated in South Asia and is known for its use of the tabla and harmonium.

Which of the following folk music genres is associated with the state of Gujarat?

  1. Lavani

  2. Qawwali

  3. Garba

  4. Rajasthani folk music

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Garba is a folk music genre from Gujarat that is known for its circular dance performances and energetic beats.

Which of the following folk music genres is known for its use of the sitar?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Hindustani classical music

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindustani classical music is a genre of Indian classical music that originated in North India and is known for its use of the sitar, tabla, and harmonium.

Which of the following folk music genres is associated with the state of Punjab?

  1. Lavani

  2. Qawwali

  3. Garba

  4. Bhangra

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhangra is a folk music genre from Punjab that is known for its energetic beats and the use of the dhol drum.

Which of the following folk music genres is known for its use of the shehnai?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Shehnai music

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shehnai music is a genre of folk music that originated in North India and is known for its use of the shehnai, a type of oboe.

Which of the following folk music genres is associated with the state of West Bengal?

  1. Lavani

  2. Qawwali

  3. Garba

  4. Baul

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baul is a form of folk music that originated in Bengal and is characterized by its spiritual and mystical themes.

Which of the following folk music genres is known for its use of the sarangi?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Rajasthani folk music

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthani folk music is a diverse genre that includes various sub-genres such as Maand, Bhavai, and Kachchhi Ghodi, and is known for its use of the sarangi.

Which of the following folk music genres is associated with the state of Karnataka?

  1. Lavani

  2. Qawwali

  3. Garba

  4. Carnatic folk music

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carnatic folk music is a genre of folk music that originated in South India and is known for its use of the veena, mridangam, and ghatam.

Which of the following folk music genres is known for its use of the nagaswaram?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Carnatic folk music

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carnatic folk music is a genre of folk music that originated in South India and is known for its use of the veena, mridangam, ghatam, and nagaswaram.

Which of the following folk music genres is associated with the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Lavani

  2. Qawwali

  3. Garba

  4. Carnatic folk music

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carnatic folk music is a genre of folk music that originated in South India and is known for its use of the veena, mridangam, ghatam, and nagaswaram.

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