Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1271] Which musical instrument is especially played in Karkan music?
Correct Answer

(C) King

Explanation

Solution: King is the most interesting folk musical instrument of Jammu region. It has a long round wooden bar with two gourd resonators placed vertically on it. It is played especially in Karkan (ballads having eligious themes) music.

[#1272] Which is the oldest form of Kashmiri song?
Correct Answer

(A) Henzae

Explanation

Solution: Henzae is a traditional and ancient form of singing which is practiced by Kashmiri Pandits in their festivals. It is the oldest form of Kashmiri folk song.

[#1273] Keekli is a dance form of girls in
Correct Answer

(A) Jammu region

Explanation

Solution: Keekli is a dance of Jammu, in which girls hold each other's opposite hand and rotated fastly but in a balanced way. It is a very simple but entertaining form of dance which requires no instrument.

[#1274] Name the dance of Jammu region which is performed on the occasion of Gugga Navami.
Correct Answer

(B) Phummaniyan

Explanation

Solution: Phummaniyan is performed by young people on the occasion of Gugga Navami around August to September months. It is a religious festival celebrated the day after Janmashtami. Phummaniyan is related to a musical term and means rhythmical movement of the body with gestures. This dance is special for its 'mudras'. This dance is performed with some instruments like drums, trumpets, etc.

[#1275] Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests are found in
Correct Answer

(A) Ladakh region

Explanation

Solution: Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests are found in the dry ranges of the Himalayan region e.g. in Ladakh region. These are coniferous forests. Along with xerophytic shrubs, trees like deodar, oak, ash, olive are also found in these forests. In Jammu and Kashmir, these forests are found at an altitude between 3000 - 3500 m in the Kathai range of Kashmir, Kishtwar and Udil range of Chenab valley.