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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh .
41
Name the dance form of grass cutters in Jammu region.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Letri dance is generally performed during harvesting process i.e. cutting grass from the field. The grass cutters, 10 to 50 in number start dancing, cutting grass on the rhythm of drum beats.
42
Which musical instrument is used in Ladishah songs?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Dahara musical instrument is like a very long rod of iron and has iron and bronze rings to support it. Ladishah songs are sung with the use of this instrument.
43
Which musical instrument is looked like 'Indian Sarangi'?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Saranda is a string musical instrument which looks like Indian Sarangi. Saints or Jogis of Jammu region use this instrument. It is played with a bow. It is made of a block of Mulberry wood or Teakwood. It is also played with middle and little finger of the left hand.
44
Which of the following dance was started by Guru Padmasambhava in late 8th century in Ladakh region?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Chham is quite popular mask and costume dance of Buddhists of Ladakh monasteries. It is believed that Chham dance was started by Guru Padmasambhava in the late 8th century. This is performed in Buddhist festivals and considered as an act of cleansing of evil forces.
45
Which of the following folk dances is mostly performed in the hilly areas of Jammu region?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Heren is a folk dance which is mostly performed in the hilly areas of Jammu region. This traditional theatre style dance form is mainly done during Lohri festival by 10 to 15 members.
46
Jagarana song-cum-dance is performed by the females at the time of
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Jagaran dance style is performed by the females of the bridegroom's house when men folk have gone with barat. It is performed by a group of females consisting 15-20 members. It depicts emotions of women folk. It is mainly performed in Jammu region.
47
Ladishah, a community of singers in Kashmir valley plays ............... .
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
A community of singers in Kashmir valley are known as Ladi Shah who play Dhukar. It is an iron rod of about 75 cm length, bent like a walking stick at the top with a small cross handle at the other end. A number of metal rings one put to this bar which are shaken to the rhythm of song.
48
Tumbakarni is a
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Tumbakarni is a Surahi shaped earthen musical instrument. It is mainly used by women folk at various occasions like marriages, etc.
49
What is 'Bhand Pather' of Jammu and Kashmir?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Bhand Pather is a traditional folk theatre of Kashmir valley in which performers dress up according to their character and entertain the viewers.
50
Without which of the following songs, wedding is considered incomplete in Kashmir region?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Wanwan songs are sung at weddings in Kashmir and without these songs wedding is considered incomplete. These songs are sung in chorus by two groups of women, who praise to the bride and the groom and give greetings to the family with future blessings.