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Prelims 2014 · Art and Culture · Question 31

A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their

  1. martial arts in North-East India
  2. musical tradition in North-West India
  3. classical vocal music in South India
  4. Pietra dura tradition in Central India

Answer

musical tradition in North-West India

  • (a) Martial arts in North-East India — Incorrect. Manganiyars are not associated with North-East Indian martial traditions; they are a hereditary musician community.
  • (b) Musical tradition in North-West India — Correct. Manganiyars are प्रसिद्ध for their folk and devotional music tradition in Rajasthan and adjoining north-western regions.
  • (c) Classical vocal music in South India — Incorrect. South Indian classical vocal music refers mainly to the Carnatic tradition, not the Manganiyars.
  • (d) Pietra dura tradition in Central India — Incorrect. Pietra dura is an inlay art associated especially with Mughal architecture, not with the Manganiyar community.

Answer: (b)

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