Folk Dances — Set 5
Arts & Culture · लोक नृत्य · Questions 41–50 of 90
The 'Bagurumba' folk dance is a traditional celebration of the Bodo community in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Assam
• **Bagurumba** = It is a graceful folk dance from Assam, traditionally performed by Bodo women. • **Bwisagu festival** — It is often performed during the Bwisagu festival and referred to as the 'butterfly dance'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Tripura]: Bagurumba is not a traditional folk dance of Tripura; [Manipur]: Bagurumba is not a traditional folk dance of Manipur; [Meghalaya]: Bagurumba is not a traditional folk dance of Meghalaya.
The 'Matki' dance is a solo folk dance of which Indian state?
Correct Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
• **Matki dance** = It is a popular solo folk dance of the Malwa region in Madhya Pradesh. • **Earthen pot** — A single woman performs the dance while balancing an earthen pot (Matki) on her head. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Rajasthan]: Matki dance is not a folk dance of Rajasthan; [Gujarat]: Matki dance is not a folk dance of Gujarat; [Haryana]: Matki dance is not a folk dance of Haryana.
'Paika' is a martial folk dance performed by the munda community in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Jharkhand
• **Paika** = It is a highly energetic martial folk dance performed in Jharkhand and Odisha. • **Infantry soldiers** — The word 'Paika' refers to infantry soldiers of ancient times, and dancers carry shields and swords. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Bihar]: Paika is not a martial folk dance of Bihar; [West Bengal]: Paika is not a martial folk dance of West Bengal; [Odisha]: While Paika is also performed in Odisha, Jharkhand is a key state where it is performed.
The 'Jhumar' dance is a popular harvest tradition in which state, distinct from the Rajasthani Ghoomar?
Correct Answer: D. Haryana
• **Jhumar dance** = It is a popular harvest folk dance of Haryana and Punjab, distinct from the Rajasthani Ghoomar. • **Harvest season** — Performed mainly by men during the harvest season, it is slow and rhythmic. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Assam]: Jhumar dance is not a harvest tradition of Assam; [Jharkhand]: Jhumar dance is not a harvest tradition of Jharkhand; [Punjab]: While also popular in Punjab, Haryana is a key state for this tradition.
The 'Pulikali' (Tiger Dance) is a colorful folk performance seen during Onam in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Kerala
• **Pulikali** = Also known as the Tiger Dance, it is a colorful traditional folk art of Kerala. • **Fourth day of Onam** — Performers paint their bodies like tigers and leopards and perform mainly in Thrissur during the fourth day of Onam. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Andhra Pradesh]: Pulikali is not a folk performance of Andhra Pradesh; [Tamil Nadu]: Pulikali is not a folk performance of Tamil Nadu; [Karnataka]: Pulikali is not a folk performance of Karnataka.
The 'Hulivesha' (Tiger Mask) is a folk dance popular in the coastal regions of which state?
Correct Answer: D. Karnataka
• **Karnataka** = Hulivesha is a famous folk dance from the Tulu Nadu region, where dancers wear tiger masks to honor Goddess Sharada. • **Dasara and Krishna Janmashtami** — Hulivesha is a major attraction during these festivals. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Goa: not associated with Hulivesha; Tamil Nadu: features different folk dances like Mayilattam; Maharashtra: known for folk forms like Lavani.
'Dalkhai' is the most popular folk dance of which state, primarily performed by young women?
Correct Answer: C. Odisha
• **Odisha** = Dalkhai is a traditional folk dance from the Sambalpur region, primarily performed by young women. • **Dussehra and Bhaijiuntia** — Dalkhai is performed during these festivals and is accompanied by instruments like Dhol and Nishan. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Assam: known for Bihu dance; Jharkhand: associated with Karma dance; West Bengal: famous for Baul and Chhau dance forms.
The 'Veeragase' is a high-energy folk dance based on Hindu mythology from which state?
Correct Answer: D. Karnataka
• **Karnataka** = Veeragase is a high-energy folk dance based on Hindu mythology, performed by devotees of Lord Shiva. • **Mysore Dasara procession** — Veeragase is one of the important dances performed during this grand procession, depicting the story of Veerabhadra. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Tamil Nadu: features different dances like Karakattam; Kerala: known for Kathakali and Mohiniyattam; Andhra Pradesh: associated with Kuchipudi.
The 'Charkula' dance, involving a multi-tiered wooden pyramid with lamps, is from which region?
Correct Answer: B. Braj
• **Braj** = Charkula is a spectacular folk dance from this region of Uttar Pradesh, involving women balancing a multi-tiered wooden pyramid with lamps. • **108 lit oil lamps** — These lamps are balanced on a heavy wooden pyramid on the dancers' heads, performed to celebrate the birth of Radha. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Malwa: region in Madhya Pradesh known for different folk dances; Saurashtra: region in Gujarat famous for Garba; Bundelkhand: region in Central India with its own distinct folk traditions.
The 'Tapaal' is a traditional folk performance involving singing and dancing in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Maharashtra
• **Maharashtra** = Tapaal is a traditional folk performance from the rural parts of the state, involving storytelling through song and synchronized group movements. • **Rural parts of Maharashtra** — Tapaal is a lesser-known folk tradition primarily found in these areas, vital for passing down local legends and history. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Rajasthan: famous for Ghoomar and Kalbelia; Gujarat: known for Garba and Dandiya Raas; Goa: features dances like Dhalo and Mando.