Q. What are Jhal, Binai, Damama, and Murayo in Kumaon?
Answer: Kumaon’s musical instruments
Notes: Jhal, Binai, Damama, and Murayo are traditional folk musical instruments from the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. Damama is a kettledrum played with the dhol during local festivals and rituals. These instruments are used in religious functions, folk dances, and community celebrations in Kumaon and Garhwal areas of the central Himalayas.