Set 5 | Important Indian Music forms MCQs

Correct Answer is A.

• Laman belongs to Himachal Pradesh region.
• In Laman, a group of girls sing a stanza and a group of boys give a reply in the song. This continues for hours

Correct Answer is C.

• Tappa folk music belongs to Punjab region.
• It is a form of semi classical vocal music inspired by the folk songs of camel riders in the Punjab area.
• It is characterized by jumpy and flashy tonal movements with rhythmic and rapid notes.

Correct Answer is B.

• Powada belongs to Maharashtra state of India.
• The word Powada means ‘’the narration of a story in glorious terms”.
• It is a folk art in which the narratives are always odes in praise of an individual hero or an incident or place.
• The chief narrator is known as the Shahir.

Correct Answer is D.

• Teej belongs to Rajasthan area of India.
• Teej is celebrated with great involvement by women of Rajasthan.
• This is a festival celebrated on the third day after the new moon or Amavasya of Shraavana month.

Correct Answer is A.

• Burrakatha belongs to Andhra Pradesh state of India.
• It is a highly dramatic form of ballad.
• A bottle shaped drum is played by the main performer while reciting a story.
• The ballad singers wear makeup and a highly stylised costume.

Correct Answer is C.

• Bhuta folk song belongs to the Kerala.
• This song is rooted in superstitions. Some communities of Kerala do Bhuta rituals to send away the evil ghosts and spirits.

Correct Answer is B.

• Daskathia folk song belongs to Odisha region of India.
• It is a form of ballad singing prevalent in Odisha.
• The name is derived from a unique musical instruments called Kathi or Ram Tali, a wooden clappers used during the presentation.

Correct Answer is D.

• Bihu song belongs to Assam state of India.
• Bihu songs are the most distinctive type of folk songs of Assam, both for their literary content ad for their musical mode.
• Bihu songs are blessings for a happy new year.

Correct Answer is A.

• Sana Lamok and Lai Haraoba belongs to Manipur region of India.
• Sana Lamok is sung at the time of coronation ceremony by the Maaiba(priest). It may be sung to welcome the king.
• Meaning of Lai Haraoba is the festival of gods and goddesses. It is performed for the Umang-Lai(forest deity).

Correct Answer is C.

• Saikuti Zai(Songs of Saikuti) and Chai Hia(Songs of Chai Dance) belongs to Mizoram region of India.
• Saikuti, a poetess of Mizoram composed songs in praise of warriors, brave hunters, young men aspiring to be great warriors and hunters etc.
• Special occasions for singing and dancing are called chai and songs are known as chai hia.