SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CHSL - 10 July 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q50

Folk music sung on the birth of a child in some Indian states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, etc. is called _____.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Sohar.

Folk music sung on the birth of a child in Indian states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh is called Sohar. It is a traditional celebratory song expressing joy and gratitude for the newborn. Sung mainly by women, Sohar includes blessings, cultural narratives, and prayers for the child’s health, prosperity, and long life.