Cultural Activities (Part-IV)

1. _________ is a form of sufi devotional music which originated in the Indian subcontinent. [SSC Online Constable GD 12.02.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Qawwali
(b) Basant Geet
(c) Teej Geet
(d) Kajri

Correct Answer: (a) Qawwali

Solution:Qawwali is a form of Sufi devotional music which originated in the Indian subcontinent. Qawwali music is popular in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

2. The quality or tone of a musical sound produced by a stringed instrument depends on- [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.09.2016 (Shift-II]

(a) frequency of vibration
(b) length of the strings in the instrument
(c) amplitude of vibration
(d) waveform of the sound

Correct Answer: (d) waveform of the sound

Solution:The sound quality of music produced by a stringed instrument depends on the waveform of the sound.

3. Ponu Yoksi', a sword like instrument used during ceremonial dances performed by the-priests, belongs to: [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 26.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (c) Arunachal Pradesh

Solution:'Ponu Yoksi', a sword-like instrument used during ceremonial dances performed by the priests, belongs to Arunachal Pradesh.

4. Of the languages recognised as Classical Languages by the Government of India, as on 30th June 2020, which of the following is the latest? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Odia
(b) Malayalam
(c) Kannada
(d) Telugu

Correct Answer: (a) Odia

Solution:As of June 30, 2020, six languages, Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, Kannada, Malayalam, and Oriya, have been accorded classical language status by the Government of India. Odia is the latest recognized language, which has been accorded classical language status in 2014.

5. Churahi, Mandeali and Keonthali are dialects spoken in the state of: [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (b) Himachal Pradesh

Solution:

Churahi, Mandeali and Keonthali are dialects spoken in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

6. Bhalari is one of the popular folk songs of which is sung by farmers while working in their fields. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 13.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Bihar
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (b) Maharashtra

Solution:Bhalari is one of the popular folk songs of Maharashtra, which is sung by farmers while working in their fields.

7. 'Pandavani' is the most celebrated folklore of _______. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Karnataka
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (b) Chhattisgarh

Solution:'Pandavani' is the most celebrated folklore of Chhattisgarh. The singing also involves musical accompaniment.

8. Which of the following musical instruments is an example of the stringed instruments played by the Manganiars of west Rajasthan? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Toomba
(b) Manjira
(c) Jhanj
(d) Kamaicha

Correct Answer: (d) Kamaicha

Solution:

The Kamaicha is a stringed instrument played by the Manganiars of west Rajasthan. The instrument is one piece of wood, the spherical bowl extending into a neck and fingerboard; the resonator is covered with leather and the upper portion with wood.

9. With which of the following states is the traditional instrument called 'Pena' associated? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Sikkim
(b) Manipur
(c) Goa
(d) Kerala

Correct Answer: (b) Manipur

Solution:The traditional instrument called 'Pena' is associated with Manipur.

10. Which of the following songs do the peasants of Rajasthan sing while working in fields? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Pankhida
(b) Chhakri
(c) Barhamasa
(d) Pandavani

Correct Answer: (a) Pankhida

Solution:Pankhida song is sung by the farmers of Rajasthan while working in the fields. The word Pankhida means 'lover'.