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Which of the following folk - songs is related to the traditionally nomadic community of this State?

Which of the following folk - songs is related to the traditionally nomadic community of this State? Correct Answer Dewar - geet

The correct answer is Dewar - geet.

Key Points

  • Dewar - geet folk - songs are related to the traditionally nomadic community of Chattisgarh State.
  • The Dhola Maru is the romantic tale of Dhola and Maru in Rajasthan.
    • The Rajasthani version is entirely different from a version found in Chhattisgarh.
    • The Dhola Maru story is deeply rooted in folklore and oral traditions.
  • Dhankul is a musical indtrument consisting of five things - a huge pot, a bow and a traditional cane window. 
  • Jawara geet are sung in the month of chaitra. It is a part of male oriented festival named Jawara Parv. 

Additional Information

 Distribution of primitive tribes in Chhattisgarh

Name of Primitive Tribes Population Residing Districts
Baiga 67,241 Bilaspur, Kawardha, Korba & Durg
Birhor 2,626 Raigarh, Jashpur, Sarguja & Durg
Pahari Korwa 34,122 Jashpur, Sarguja & Korba

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