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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CHSL - 12th October 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q27

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Bhatiali is the traditional folk music of which state?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. West Bengal.

  • Bhatiali is a folk music of the state of West Bengal.
  • Bhatiali is a river song mostly sung by boatmen while going down streams of the river.
  • The word Bhatiali comes from bhata meaning "ebb" or downstream.
  • The lyrics of these songs are generally about boating, rivers and fishing.