art_culture medium MCQ

Baul music, a mystic folk tradition, is primarily associated with which region?

  1. Punjab and Haryana
  2. Bengal and Bangladesh
  3. Rajasthan and Gujarat
  4. Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Answer: Bengal and Bangladesh

Baul music is a mystic folk tradition of Bengal (both West Bengal, India and Bangladesh). Baul singers, known for their eclectic philosophy and one-stringed ektara, were recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2005.

Topic Folk Music - Baul
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway
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