GK QUESTION#578
In Assamese folk music, which song form is traditionally sung as a lullaby?
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A. Nichukoni-geet
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Nichukoni-geet. It is traditionally sung as a lullaby to soothe children. Assam has a rich folk tradition, including Bihu-geet (celebratory songs for the Bihu festival), Biyanaam (marriage songs), Bon-geet (forest and nature songs), and Ojapali (narrative singing with dance). These diverse forms reflect Assam’s cultural heritage, agricultural lifestyle, and social rituals.