Folk Music and Dances of Jammu and Kashmir Important MCQs:
The Cultural Sphere of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is very distinctive and people of this region celebrate every event of their life with folk music and dances. These music and dances make the life of people very colorful.
The music and dances of Jammu and Kashmir reflect the rich heritage and cultural legacy of this region. The music of this region is closer to the music of North India and Central Asia.
The music is mainly based on classical music, love song, and contemporary political and social conditions. The music of the Ladakh region is similar to the music of Tibet.
Qno1. The folk music of Jammu and Kashmir is discussed in which of the following ancient texts?
A) Rajatarangani
B) Nilamata Purana
C) Both A and B
D) None of these
Ans - Both A and B
Qno2. Bakhan folk song is sung widely in
A) Ladakh
B) Jammu
C) Kashmir
D) Shimla
Ans - Kashmir
Qno3. Benthe song is famous among which of the following tribal groups?
A) Bakarwal
B) Gujjar
C) Changpa
D) Both A and B
Ans - Both A and B
Qno4. The Music instrument which is used in Chakri music is
A) Gagar
B) Rubab
C) Sarangi
D) All of these
Ans - All of these
Qno5. Which is the oldest form of Kashmiri song?
A) Hanzae
B) Chakri
C) Ladishah
D) None of these
Ans - Hanzae
Qno6. Which tale ballet is sung by jogies along with dance style?
A) Karak
B) Gwatri
C) Geetru
D) Nend Baith
Ans - Karak
Qno7. The sarcastical form of singing in the Kashmir music tradition is
A) Jagarana
B) Ladishah
C) Nend Baith
D) Gwatri
Ans - Ladishah
Qno8. Which song is very famous among the farmers of the Kashmir region?
A) Nent Baith
B) Ladishah
C) Surma
D) Jagarana
Ans - Nend Baith
Qno9. Habba Khatoon was a renowned princess of
A) Ladakh
B) Kashmir
C) Jammu
D) Hyderabad
Ans - Kashmir
Qno10. The Sufiyana Kalaam came to Jammu and Kashmir from which place?
A) Iran
B) Persia
C) Italy
D) Greece
Ans - Iran
