Match the terms connected with the phads of Rajasthan in List-I with their meanings in List-II:
List-I (Term) | List-II (Meaning) |
A. Ravanahattha | I. Cattle heroes |
B. Khyal | II. Itinerant bards |
C. Bhomias | III. Style of singing |
D. Bhopas | IV. A musical instrument |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
| List-I | List-II | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Ravanahattha | (IV) A musical instrument | The ravanahattha and the veena are the instruments that accompany the bhopa. |
| (B) Khyal | (III) Style of singing | The bhopa and his companion employ the Khyal style of singing. |
| (C) Bhomias | (I) Cattle heroes | Bhomia is the broad term for the cattle heroes who died protecting the community’s cattle. |
| (D) Bhopas | (II) Itinerant bards | The bhopas are the itinerant bards who carry the phads and narrate the tales. |
NCERT (2026-27): “Phads of Rajasthan Among their gods are defied cattle heroes, who are brave men who sacrificed their lives while protecting the community’s cattle from robbers. Designated by the broad term bhomia, these heroes are honoured, worshiped and remembered for their acts of martyrdom. … Illustrating the valorous tales of these bhomias, the phads, are carried by bhopas, the itinerant bards, who travel the territory, displaying them while narrating tales and singing devotional songs associated with these hero-deities in night-long storytelling performances. … The bhopa and his companion perform to the accompaniment of musical instruments, such as ravanahattha and veena, and employ the Khyal style of singing.” |