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UPSC 2014: A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
(a)martial arts in North-East India
(b)musical tradition in North-West India
(c)classical vocal music in South India
(d)pietra dura tradition in Central India
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) musical tradition in North-West India
The Manganiyars are a Muslim community of the Thar desert in Rajasthan (north-west India) celebrated for their hereditary folk and Sufi musical performances; they are not associated with martial arts, pietra-dura, or classical Carnatic music. ([tourism.rajasthan.gov.in](https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/content/rajasthan-tourism/en/tourist-destinations/village-of-manganiyars.html?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (b): musical tradition in North-West India. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2014, GS Paper 1, as Question 91. It falls under Art & Culture > Music.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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