Question 1GS1GS1
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)
Main Body
Folk music refers to the eubaItern musical traditions practiced by communities - These revolve around mythes, folktales, religious & cultural themes
Repository - Representation of cultural traditions
Cultural IdentityPast of rich oral traditions
(C) Bhau Music-Bengal Maud sanget-Rajasthan
Role in treasuring cultural heritage
1Transmission of culture through oral traditions - (C) Yakshasana -eastern India
2Presence Diversity of India in its Artistic traditions
3As a soft power - folk music Serves as medium of projecting soft power (C) LCR sponsored performances on global forum
4International recognition through festival (C) langa Manganiyars folk music - RIFF festival Rajasthan
Role in social cohesion
1Foster social capital through linked performances
2Serves as medium of identity & pluralism (C) langa Manganiyars in Rajasthan belong to both Hindu & Muslim communities
3Promote tribal mainstreaming through recognition
Recognition as UNESCO Intangible Heritage facilitates each folk art tradition of India
151 words4 paragraphs
- Clear identification of folk music definition
- Use of specific examples (Bhau Music-Bengal, Maud sanget-Rajasthan, Yakshasana)
- Structured approach with main points
- Comprehensive coverage of soft power dimension
- Use of contemporary examples and international recognition
- Connection to UNESCO framework
- Addresses both cultural preservation and social cohesion aspects
Topper
Saurabh Sharma
AIR 146
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Art Forms
Folk Music and Cultural Heritage
Writing Stats
151
Total words
4
Paragraphs
Academic and structured
Tone