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Prepare effectively for Assam government competitive exams like APSC, ADRE, TET, B.Ed , and various other recruitment tests with the Top 100 Indian and Assam folk culture MCQs.

1. Which Assamese film earned Dr. Bhupen Hazarika the National Award for best music director?

A) Chameli Memsaab

B) Rudaali

C) Loti Ghoti

D) Mon Prajapati

Answer: A) Chameli Memsaab

Explanation: Dr. Bhupen Hazarika won the National Award for best music director for "Chameli Memsaab" in 1975.

2. The first mobile theatre of Assam was started by?

A) Achyut Lahkar

B) Jahnu Barua

C) Bhupen Hazarika

D) Tapan Das

Answer: A) Achyut Lahkar

Explanation: Achyut Lahkar is credited with starting the mobile theatre tradition in Assam.

3. Which Assamese festival is primarily a harvest festival?

A) Magh Bihu

B) Bihu

C) Durga Puja

D) Diwali

Answer: A) Magh Bihu

Explanation: Magh Bihu is the harvest festival celebrated at the end of the harvesting season in Assam.

4. In Ojapali performance, how many Oja (lead singers) usually accompany the performance?

A) One

B) Two

C) Four

D) Six

Answer: A) One

Explanation: Ojapali is a traditional folk performance with a single lead singer called Oja.

5. Name the traditional Assamese boat race festival:

A) Dhul and Dhamai dances

B) Nouka Baich

C) Bhaona

D) Bonthaal

Answer: B) Nouka Baich

Explanation: Nouka Baich is Assam's traditional boat racing festival held in rivers and lakes.

6. Which form of painting is traditionally done by the Warli tribe?

A) Pattachitra

B) Warli Painting

C) Kalamkari

D) Gond Painting

Answer: B) Warli Painting

Explanation: Warli paintings from Maharashtra are characterized by simple white geometric figures on mud walls, depicting daily life and nature.

7. Ghoomar dance is associated with which Indian state?

A) Haryana

B) Rajasthan

C) Gujarat

D) Punjab

Answer: B) Rajasthan

Explanation: Ghoomar is a traditional Rajasthani folk dance performed by women in circular movements wearing ghagras.

8. Which festival in Tamil Nadu is famous for its bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu'?

A) Pongal

B) Ugadi

C) Onam

D) Vishu

Answer: A) Pongal

Explanation: Pongal marks the harvest season in Tamil Nadu, and its third day is celebrated with 'Jallikattu'.

9. Chhau dance is popular in which of the following states?

A) Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha

B) Bihar, UP, MP

C) Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur

D) Kerala, Karnataka, Goa

Answer: A) Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha

Explanation: Chhau is a semi-classical folk dance with martial elements, performed during festivals in these states.

10. Which Indian musical instrument is associated with Pandit Ravi Shankar?

A) Sarod

B) Veena

C) Sitar

D) Santoor

Answer: C) Sitar

Explanation: Pandit Ravi Shankar popularized the sitar worldwide through his concerts and collaborations.

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