Static Awareness

191. Cheraw Dance is a folk dance performed in which state?

1. Jharkhand
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Mizoram
4. Lakshadweep

Option “3” is correct
The Cheraw or bamboo dance is a traditional dance of Mizoram.
· It is considered to be one of the oldest dances of Mizoram.
192. Dhol Cholom Dance is a folk dance performed in which state?

1. Jharkhand
2. Assam
3. Mizoram
4. Lakshadweep

Option “4” is correct
Dhol Cholom Dance is a folk dance performed in state of Manipur.
· This is one of the great dances of Manipur.
· It is performed during Holi.
· This dance is also known as Drum Dance or the Dholak Cholom.
193. Lavani Dance is a folk dance performed in which state?

1. Jharkhand
2. Maharashtra
3. Mizoram
4. Lakshadweep

Option “2” is correct
Lavani Dance is a folk dance performed in Maharashtra.
· Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument.
· Lavani is noted for its powerful rhythm.
· Lavani has contributed substantially to the development of Marathi folk theatre.
194. Odissi is a classical dance performed in which state?

1. Jharkhand
2. Maharashtra
3. Mizoram
4. Odisha

Option “4” is correct
Odissi is a classical dance performed in the state of Odisha.
· This form of classical dance follows the principles of the Natya-shastra.
· It is predominantly a dance for women.
195. Garadi Dance is a folk dance performed in which state?

1. Jharkhand
2. Maharashtra
3. Puducherry
4. Odisha

Option “3” is correct
Garadi Dance is a folk dance performed in Pudducherry.
· The dance has a mythological origin and it is performed during all festivals in the region.
196. Gambhira Dance is a folk dance performed in which state?

1. Jharkhand
2. Maharashtra
3. West Bengal
4. Odisha

Option “3” is correct

Gambhira Dance is a folk dance performed in West Bengal.
· Gambhira is the sacred devotional dance performed by worshippers of Shakti.
· The dance is named so because it is performed in the dance hall of the Chandi Mandir – Gambhira.

197. The Murung Festival is celebrated in which state of India?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. Karnataka
4. Arunachal Pradesh

Option “4” is correct
Murung is the Festival of Prosperity, celebrated by the Apatanis (a tribal group) of Lower Subansiri district in Arunachal Pradesh.
· It is celebrated in the Month of January.
198. Ambubachi Mela is celebrated in which state of India?

1. Andhra Pradesh.
2. Maharashtra
3. Karnataka
4. Assam

Option “4” is correct
Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu mela (gathering) held at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam.
· This yearly mela is celebrated during the monsoon season.
199. Bihula is celebrated in which state of India?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Bihar
3. Assam
4. Karnataka

Option “2” is correct
Bihula festival is a well-known festival in eastern Bihar, especially in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar.
· Devotees pray to Goddess Mansa for the well-being of their families during the festival, which takes place every year in August.
200. Fountainheads Festival of art celebrated every year in which state?

1. Andhra Pradesh
2. GOA
3. Assam
4. Karnataka

Option “2” is correct
The Fontainhas festival is an art and culture festival held in the month of February in Goa.
· The Fontainhas festival is an attempt to create awareness about Goan heritage among younger generations.