Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. Discuss the key features and significance of folk dance of North Eastern India. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Art and culture by Nitin Singhania , www.culturalindia.net
Why the question:
The question is from the static portions of GS paper I. theme Art and Culture.
Key Demand of the question:
One must discuss in detail the key features and significance of folk dance of North Eastern India.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by explaining how dance and festivals are manifestation of creativity and are among the oldest art forms practised in India.
Body:
The seven sister states of India are known for their cultural extensity. These multilingual states are very much intricate in exhibiting their culture through their folk dance, the key features range from thanking nature, harvest festivals, animal representations etc. Explain with examples that the folk dances capture the movements of everyday life as well as animals and birds.
One can draw a map and show different forms of folk dance of all sister states.
Conclusion:
Conclude with their significance.
