Folk Dances — Set 6
Arts & Culture · लोक नृत्य · Questions 51–60 of 90
The 'Mayilattam' is an artistic folk dance where performers dress as which bird?
Correct Answer: B. Peacock
Mayilattam is a traditional 'Peacock Dance' from Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Performers wear costumes made of peacock feathers and a beak to mimic the bird's graceful movements. It is usually performed in Hindu temples as an offering to Lord Murugan.
The 'Gauri' dance is a ritualistic folk theater of the Bhil tribe in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Rajasthan
Gauri is a month-long folk dance drama performed by the Bhil tribes of southern Rajasthan. It is a strictly male-performed ritual dedicated to Goddess Gauri. The troupe travels from village to village during the rainy season.
The 'Dhalo' folk dance is a popular women-centric performance in which coastal state?
Correct Answer: D. Goa
Dhalo is one of the most popular folk dances of Goa, performed only by women. It is a slow-paced dance performed in two parallel rows. It is dedicated to Mother Earth and involves prayers for family prosperity.
'Sambalpuri' refers to a famous folk dance and music style from which state?
Correct Answer: A. Odisha
Sambalpuri dance originates from Western Odisha and is known for its distinct rhythm and colorful handloom costumes. It includes sub-forms like Dalkhai, Rasarkela, and Maelajada. The music is characterized by the unique sound of the 'Mandala' drum.
The 'Thabal Chongba' is a popular community folk dance of which state?
Correct Answer: C. Manipur
Thabal Chongba is a Manipuri folk dance performed during the Yaoshang festival (Holi). The name literally means 'dancing by moonlight'. Boys and girls join hands in a circle and perform simple rhythmic steps together.
The 'Poikkal Kudirai Attam' (False Leg Horse Dance) is a folk tradition of which state?
Correct Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
In this dance of Tamil Nadu, performers wear a lightweight wooden shell shaped like a horse around their waist. They also wear wooden stilts to mimic the trotting of a horse. It is a popular attraction in village fairs and religious processions.
'Jat-Jatin' is a folk dance primarily prevalent in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: D. Bihar
Jat-Jatin is a famous folk dance of Bihar, especially popular in the Mithila region. It is usually performed at night by a group of women who take turns playing the male and female leads. The dance focuses on themes of love, domestic issues, and social satire.
The 'Garadi' dance is performed to celebrate the victory of Lord Rama in which region?
Correct Answer: A. Puducherry
Garadi is a traditional dance form of Puducherry that dates back to the Ramayana era. Dancers carry poles and perform rhythmic steps to the beat of large drums. It is considered an auspicious dance performed during festivals.
The 'Loor' dance is a popular folk tradition of which North Indian state, performed only by girls?
Correct Answer: C. Haryana
Loor is a traditional dance of Haryana performed by girls during the month of Phalguna (spring). The word 'Loor' literally means 'girl' in the local dialect. It involves questioning and answering in a rhythmic song format.
The 'Tarpa' dance is a tribal folk dance of the Warli tribe in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Maharashtra
Tarpa dance is a community performance of the Warli tribe in Maharashtra. It is named after the 'Tarpa', a wind instrument made from a dried gourd. The dancers form a spiral or circle, reflecting their philosophy of the eternal cycle of life.