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Tribal Music and Dance — Prelims Questions
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Q1medium
Which of the following tribal dance forms is correctly matched with its community and region?
Q2hard
Consider the following statements about tribal musical instruments: 1. Mandar is a barrel-shaped drum common among multiple tribal communities 2. Dhodro is a single-string instrument used by tribal communities 3. Tribal flutes are exclusively made from bamboo 4. Tungna is a percussion instrument made from gourds Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q3easy
The 'Hornbill Festival' of Nagaland primarily showcases:
Q4medium
Which of the following best describes the primary function of tribal music and dance in indigenous communities?
Q5medium
The term 'Jhumair' is associated with which tribal community's musical tradition?