Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. Folk dances are the embodiment of a community’s history, customs, and way of life. They serve as a reflection of the common people’s experiences and traditions, providing a cultural connection between generations and contributing to the preservation and celebration of a country or region’s unique heritage. Elaborate. (250)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the features and importance of folk dances of India.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give the context of numerous folk dances across the country.
Body:
First, write about as to how folk dances that reflect the life of the common people of a certain country or region – how cultural aspects of that regions and are distinct from one another. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the importance of folk dances of the country.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
