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 is a graceful folk dance from Assam performed by Bodo women. It is often referred to as the 'butterfly dance' due to the wing-like movement of the dancers' shawls. It is usually performed during the Bwisagu festival.
The 'Matki' dance is a solo folk dance of which Indian state?
Correct Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Matki is a popular folk dance of the Malwa region in Madhya Pradesh. A single woman performs the dance while balancing an earthen pot (Matki) on her head. It is performed at weddings and other auspicious occasions.
'Paika' is a martial folk dance performed by the munda community in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Jharkhand
Paika is a highly energetic martial dance performed in Jharkhand and Odisha. The word 'Paika' refers to infantry soldiers of ancient times. The dancers carry shields and swords, demonstrating various battle formations.
The 'Jhumar' dance is a popular harvest tradition in which state, distinct from the Rajasthani Ghoomar?
Correct Answer: D. Haryana
Jhumar is a folk dance of Haryana and Punjab performed mainly by men during the harvest season. It is slow and rhythmic, often performed in a circle around a drummer. The dance symbolizes the joy of the farmers.
The 'Pulikali' (Tiger Dance) is a colorful folk performance seen during Onam in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Kerala
Pulikali is a traditional folk art of Kerala where performers paint their bodies like tigers and leopards. It is performed mainly in Thrissur during the fourth day of Onam. The dancers move to the beats of instruments like the Udukku and Thakil.
The 'Hulivesha' (Tiger Mask) is a folk dance popular in the coastal regions of which state?
Correct Answer: D. Karnataka
Hulivesha is a famous folk dance in the Tulu Nadu region of Karnataka. Dancers paint their bodies with stripes and wear tiger masks to honor the Goddess Sharada. It is a major attraction during the Dasara and Krishna Janmashtami festivals.
'Dalkhai' is the most popular folk dance of which state, primarily performed by young women?
Correct Answer: C. Odisha
Dalkhai is a traditional folk dance from the Sambalpur region of Odisha. It is performed during festivals like Dussehra and Bhaijiuntia. The dance is accompanied by folk instruments like the Dhol, Nishan, and Tamki.
The 'Veeragase' is a high-energy folk dance based on Hindu mythology from which state?
Correct Answer: D. Karnataka
Veeragase is a traditional folk dance from Karnataka performed by the devotees of Lord Shiva. It depicts the story of Veerabhadra and is noted for its intense energy and loud drumming. It is one of the important dances of the Mysore Dasara procession.
The 'Charkula' dance, involving a multi-tiered wooden pyramid with lamps, is from which region?
Correct Answer: B. Braj
Charkula is a spectacular folk dance from the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh (associated with Mathura). Women balance a heavy wooden pyramid with 108 lit oil lamps on their heads. It is performed to celebrate the birth of Radha.
The 'Tapaal' is a traditional folk performance involving singing and dancing in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Maharashtra
Tapaal is a lesser-known folk tradition from the rural parts of Maharashtra. It involves storytelling through song and synchronized group movements. Such dances are vital for passing down local legends and history.