Question 2630
Match the following: List I (Instrument/Name) List II (Associated Community/Region) I. Sarinda A. Twiprasa of Tripura II. Serja/Serenja B. Bodos III. Foli C. Assam, Bengal, Rajasthan and other states Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer
I–A, II–B, III–C
Why?
The correct answer is Option 1 In News The Tripura Sarinda has recently been in the news for its recognition as an important element of the cultural heritage of Tripura and the traditional music of the Twiprasa community. Key Points Sarinda → Twiprasa of Tripura (A): The Sarinda is a traditional bowed string instrument closely associated with the Twiprasa (Tripuri) community of Tripura. Hence, Pair I–A is correctly matched. Serja/Serenja → Bodos (B): Among the Bodo community, the Sarinda is traditionally known as Serja or Serenja. Hence, Pair II–B is correctly matched. Foli → Assam, Bengal, Rajasthan and other states (C): Foli is one of the regional names by which the instrument is known in parts of Assam, Bengal, Rajasthan and several other Indian states. Hence, Pair III–C is correctly matched. Additional Information The Tripura Sarinda (Sarinda Uakhrap) is a traditional bowed string instrument. It is generally carved from wood, with its resonating chamber covered by animal skin. The instrument is played using a horsehair bow. Variants of the Sarinda are found across several regions of the Indian subcontinent under different local names.
