GK QUESTION#1798
Which of the following statements about traditional and semi-classical Indian music forms are correct?
- Kajri is a folk–semi classical song of Uttar Pradesh, sung mainly during the monsoon season.
- Qawwali is performed strictly as solo singing without group participation.
- Tappa, originating from Punjab, is characterised by fast and jumpy notes inspired by camel riders’ songs.
- Amir Khusro played a significant role in shaping Qawwali as a Sufi devotional music form in India.
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Answer
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only. Kajri is a monsoon-based song from Uttar Pradesh, Tappa features fast, jumpy notes inspired by Punjabi camel riders, and Amir Khusro pioneered Qawwali. Statement 2 is incorrect because Qawwali is a group performance involving a lead singer and a chorus, not a solo act. This ensemble style, often including rhythmic clapping, is central to its traditional Sufi devotional practice.