Question 1Discuss the role of folk music in preserving cultural heritage and promoting social cohesion.GS1GS1
Folk music serves as a repository of the cultural identity. Discuss the role of folk music in preserving cultural heritage and promoting social cohesion. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Folkmusic and associated tradition has had a significant impact in transmission of traditional knowledge, moral ethics, creation of tribal identity and development of social society as a solute
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Main Body
Role of folk music
(A) Preserving cultural heritage
1Passing on tribes of ancestors creating cultural pride. (EI): Hunda rebelling Herds being sung by Hunder
2Spread of traditional knowledge. (EI): Paanihai song of Rajasthan has used to transmit water harvesting technique
3Using songs for religious events. (EI) Songs used in Cheraw Dance - a bamboo dance in north-east
4Used unique rhythmic instruments. (EI): Pulluvan pattu in Kerala for snake god worship.
(B) Promote social cohesion
1Communal bonds and ritual enforced. (EI): God songs forcing a tribal character of nature tribal deity
2Religion as instrument of cohesion. (EI) Ramakathe songs on lord Rama especially 'kirn kinda Kandam'.
3Fostering & reducing anxiety among tribals. (EI): Songs during funeral & explanatory sites.
4Worship of leaders and heroes leading social cohesion. (EI) Naga songs at common times
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Conclusion
Hence folkemusic acts as important medium to understand Indian tribal society and attain heritage
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- Well-structured with clear categorization into two main roles
- Multiple examples provided with EI (Evaluation Indicators) notation
- Covers both cultural preservation and social dimensions
- Specific regional examples cited
Topper
Aditya Narayan
AIR 68
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Culture
Art Forms
Folk music
Writing Stats
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