RPSC RAS · Art, Culture, Literature and Heritage of Rajasthan
Folk music and instruments
Manganiars, Langas; Sarangi, Kamaicha, Algoza, Ravanhatta.
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Which community of folk musicians in Rajasthan is traditionally associated with performing for the Muslim communities and is known for singing Sufi Kalams?
Q2 · Folk music and instruments · MEDIUM
The Kamaicha is a stringed folk instrument of Rajasthan. Which community is primarily associated with playing this instrument?
Q3 · Folk music and instruments · MEDIUM
The Algoza is a folk wind instrument used in Rajasthan. What is its unique structural feature?
Q4 · Folk music and instruments · MEDIUM
The Ravanhatta is considered one of the oldest bowed string instruments in Rajasthan. Which community traditionally uses this instrument to narrate epic stories?
Q5 · Folk music and instruments · HARD
In the context of Rajasthani folk music traditions, which of the following statements is correct regarding the Manganiar and Langa communities? 1. Both communities are found primarily in the western districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer. 2. Manganiars traditionally perform for Hindu patrons while Langas perform for Muslim patrons. 3. The Sindhi Sarangi is the primary instrument used by Manganiars.