Indian Culture & Heritage·Prelims Questions

Tribal Music and Dance — Prelims Questions

Updated 5 Mar 2026
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?