Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#471] Which of the following folk dance is very popular in the Shepherd Community in Zanskar area of Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(A) Alley Yate

Explanation

Solution: Alley Yate is a folk dance which is very popular in the Shepherd Community in Zanskar area of Ladakh region. This is a combination of poetry and dance. This dance is performed at the time when people go out of their homes with flocks.

[#472] In which theatre form, the actor mocks and laughs at the irrationality of common men in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(B) Mane-Pa

Explanation

Solution: Mane-Pa has more emphasis on narration and dialogue than in Achi-Lhamo and is enacted in Ladakh by the professional Mane-Pa families only. While entertaining and providing humour to the audience, the actor mocks and laughs at the irrationality of the common people.

[#473] The Roul dance is performed mostly during special festive occasions of
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Roul is a popular and common form of dance among the women of Jammu and Kashmir. It reflects the unique cultural heritage and traditional legacy of the region. It is performed mostly during special festive occasions of marriage or religious festivals.

[#474] The folk music of Jammu and Kashmir is discussed in which of the following ancient texts?
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Folk music of Jammu and Kashmir is rich and distinct from music played in rest of India. It is known as 'Hindustani classical' which is discussed in the ancient text like Nilamata Purana and Rajatarangini by Kalhana.

[#475] Benthe song is famous among which of the following tribal groups?
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Benthe folk song is sung in a chorus by a group of 5 to 7 people. This is founded by the Bakarwal and Gujjar tribal groups.