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Pawan Kumar PandeyAIR 138

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

लोक संगीत संस्कृति प्रचलन के मंदार के रूप में कार्य करता है। सांस्कृतिक विरासत के संरक्षण और सामाजिक सगंगता को बढ़ावा देने में लोक संगीत की प्रमुख भूमिका पर विचार कीजिए। (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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Introduction

Folk music represent the involvement of local community in preservation of culture.

12 words

Main Body

Folk music represent the involvement of local community in preservation of culture.

Role of Folk music:

1Cultural heritage → preserve traditional dance practices like Bidhu dance accompany with Folk music; preserve cultural themes and stories which can be forgotten (eg) Teeka khand in Madhya Pradesh; preserve ancient festivals - folk music on harvesting of crops, Holi etc; religious orientations based on Radha, Krishna love.
2Social cohesion → community dancing during singing in local chorus - social capital; celebrating each other's festival; familiarise in society.

Folk music must be documented using digital technologies.

preserve ancient festivals - folk music on harvesting of crops, Holi etc; religious orientations based on Radha, Krishna love.

2Social cohesion → community dancing during singing in local chorus - social capital; celebrating each other's festival; familiarise in society.

Folk music must be documented using digital technologies.

142 words4 paragraphs
  • Clear structuring with numbered points
  • Provides specific examples (Bidhu dance, Teeka khand, Radha Krishna)
  • Addresses both parts of the question (cultural heritage and social cohesion)
  • Mentions modern approach (digital documentation)

Topper

Pawan Kumar Pandey

AIR 138

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

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

Dynastic Art

Folk music

Writing Stats

154

Total words

4

Paragraphs

Academic and structured

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