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Aryan YadavAIR 31

Question 1Discuss the role of folk music in preserving cultural heritage and promoting social cohesionGS1GS1

लोक संगीत सांस्कृतिक पहचान के भंडार के रूप में कार्य करता है। सामाजिक समरसता को बढ़ाते हुए लोक संगीत की भूमिका पर चर्चा करें। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) / 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)

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Main Body

Folk music refutes to stockpile forms of music performed by certain groups of people

Role in preserving cultural heritage:

1Passing down of heritage, beliefs via medium of music
2Intergenerational recognition & preservation
3UNESCO intangible cultural heritage
4Highlights various unique aspects of one's culture
5Acts as a form of entertainment, attracting wide set of listeners hence boosting cultural outreach

Promotion of social cohesion:

1Joint performances promote unity
2Shared cultural heritage provides sense of unity
3Boosts self respect of the communities they represent
4Promotion of national unity via celebration & preservation of shared culture

Delhi Mora Kesh carbon preserving of folk music via recognition & use of technology is way to protect cultural heritage

121 words4 paragraphs
  • Clear categorization of points under two main sections (preserving cultural heritage and promoting social cohesion)
  • Mentions UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status
  • Covers both cultural and social dimensions of folk music

Topper

Aryan Yadav

AIR 31

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient aspects of Literature and Art Forms from ancient to modern times

Folk music and cultural heritage

Literature

Writing Stats

121

Total words

4

Paragraphs

structured; bullet-point format

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