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Which of the following is a folk song which narrates the heroics of characters from the Mahabharata?
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Which of the following is a folk song which narrates the heroics of characters from the Mahabharata?

A.

Maand

B.

Pankhida

C.

Dandiya

D.

Pandavani

Correct option is D

Pandavani is a traditional folk singing form of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh that narrates stories from the Mahabharata, especially focusing on the heroic deeds of Bhima.

Information Booster:

  • Teejan Bai is a famous Pandavani performer.
  • The singers use musical instruments like the tambura.
  • Performers often act out the stories while singing.
  • It is a solo performance art form.
  • The narration is semi-improvisational and dramatic.

Additional Knowledge:

  • Maand is a classical folk music style of Rajasthan.
  • Pankhida is a folk song of Rajasthan sung by shepherds.
  • Dandiya is a Gujarati folk dance form, not a song genre.

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