Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following songs do the peasants of Rajasthan sing while working in fields?

Options:

Pankhida

Pandavani

Chhakri

Barhamasa

Correct Answer:

Pankhida

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Pankhida

The peasants of Rajasthan sing Pankhida while working in the fields.

  • Pankhida: This is the folk music tradition sung by peasants of Rajasthan while working in fields. The word "Pankhida" literally translates to "lover." Singers often alternate between singing and speaking while playing instruments like the algoza (double flute) and manjira (hand cymbals).
  • Pandavani: This is a form of ballad singing that narrates stories from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, focusing on the Pandavas.
  • Chhakri: This refers to a specific type of folk dance performed by women in Rajasthan, often accompanied by songs.
  • Barhamasa: This literally translates to "twelve months" and refers to a genre of folk songs that describe the emotions and experiences of a woman separated from her lover, across the twelve months of the year.