Match the following folk forms:
List-I (Folk Song / Music) List-II (Region / Occasion / Theme)
A. Sohar 1. Romantic echo songs / Hill areas
B. Chhakri 2. Birth celebrations / North India
C. Laman 3. Rainy season (Monsoon)
D. Kajri 4. Kashmiri group song
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Answer: A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Explanation:
A. Sohar → 2
Sohar is sung during birth celebrations.
It reflects joy and cultural traditions in North India, especially Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
B. Chhakri → 4
Chhakri is a Kashmiri group song.
It uses instruments like rabab, sarangi, tumbaknari.
C. Laman → 1
Laman refers to romantic echo songs sung by boys and girls, often in hill areas.
D. Kajri → 3
Kajri is sung during the rainy season.
It is typically performed by women in a semi-circular dance form.
Additional Key Points:
These folk forms represent India’s cultural diversity
Most belong to North India and Kashmir region traditions
Folk songs are often linked with:
seasons (Kajri – monsoon)
life events (Sohar – birth)
emotions (Laman – love)
Instruments like sarangi and rabab are common in Kashmiri music
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:
Question: Which folk song is associated with monsoon?
Answer: Kajri
Question: What is Laman associated with?
Answer: Love songs in Kashmir region