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Rasneet KaurAIR 51

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

लोक संगीत सांस्कृतिक पहचान के प्रभाव के रूप में कार्य करता है। सांस्कृतिक विरासत के संरक्षण और सामाजिक समरसता को बढ़ाने में लोक संगीत की भूमिका पर चर्चा 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 is an artistic reflection of a region's values, ideals and emotions.

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Main Body

# FOLK MUSIC IN INDIA

Boliyan, Tappe (Punjab)

Gardiyan Music

Lavani (Maharashtra)

Bharai (Karnataka)

Sankirtana (Manipur)

Khongjom Parba Music

# FOLK MUSIC PRESERVES CULTURAL HERITAGE

1Repository of cultural pride

# FOLK MUSIC PROMOTES SOCIAL COHESION

1Festival Gatherings
vibrant dandiya Music during Navratri
2Marriage traditions
Boliyan, Tappe in Punjab during weddings

# [Way Forward]

1To promote folk music
dance festivals, dance clubs etc.

khongjom Parba Music (Manipur) — highlights their revolt against British.

2Bhakti Tradition
Sankirtana — by Shankardeya
3Preserves cultural values and emotions
Bharai — reflects the pain of separation from partner.

# FOLK MUSIC PROMOTES SOCIAL COHESION

1festival Gatherings
vibrant dandiya Music during Navratri
2Marriage traditions
Boliyan, Tappe in Punjab during weddings

[Way Forward]

1To promote folk music
dance festivals, dance clubs etc.
141 words16 paragraphs8 bullet points

Diagram

Map of India showing regional folk music traditions: Boliyan/Tappe (Punjab), Gardiyan Music, Lavani (Maharashtra), Bharat (Karnataka), Sankirtana (Manipur), Khongjom Parba Music

  • Contextual opening with artistic reflection concept
  • Comprehensive use of regional examples across India
  • Visual diagram showing geographical distribution of folk music
  • Clear structure with categorization of heritage preservation and social cohesion roles

Topper

Rasneet Kaur

AIR 51

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

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

Dance

Folk Music and Cultural Identity

Writing Stats

154

Total words

16

Paragraphs

8

Bullets

Academic with structured point-form notes

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