Q31. Which state is known for the folk dance form Choliya?
a) Uttarakhand
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Sikkim
d) Nagaland
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Correct Answer: a) Uttarakhand
Explanation: Choliya is a traditional sword dance of Uttarakhand, performed during weddings and religious processions. It has historical significance and showcases martial skills.
Q32. The dance form Wangala is associated with which Indian state?
a) Meghalaya
b) Nagaland
c) Sikkim
d) Mizoram
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Correct Answer: a) Meghalaya
Explanation: Wangala is a harvest festival dance of the Garo tribe in Meghalaya. It is known as the 100 Drums Festival and celebrates the annual harvest.
Q33. Which state is associated with the folk dance Karma Naach?
a) Jharkhand
b) Odisha
c) Chhattisgarh
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Karma Naach is a traditional folk dance performed in Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. It is associated with the Karma festival, celebrating the brotherhood and unity among the communities.
Q34. The folk dance Phag is associated with which state?
a) Haryana
b) Punjab
c) Rajasthan
d) Gujarat
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Correct Answer: a) Haryana
Explanation: Phag is a traditional folk dance of Haryana, performed during the festival of Holi. It involves singing and dancing to songs that depict the arrival of spring.
Q35. Which state is known for the folk dance form Rauf?
a) Jammu and Kashmir
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Uttarakhand
d) Punjab
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Correct Answer: a) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: Rauf is a traditional folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir, mainly performed by women during festivals and marriages, characterized by rhythmic steps and clapping.
Q36. The dance form Jhumair is associated with which Indian state?
a) Jharkhand
b) West Bengal
c) Odisha
d) Bihar
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Correct Answer: a) Jharkhand
Explanation: Jhumair is a traditional folk dance of Jharkhand, performed by tribal communities. It is a dance of joy, celebrating the harvest and other social occasions.
Q37. Which state is associated with the folk dance Pandavani?
a) Chhattisgarh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: a) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Pandavani is a traditional folk performance of Chhattisgarh, narrating stories from the Mahabharata. It is performed by an individual or a group, with the lead artist enacting and singing the stories with occasional accompaniment.
Q38. The dance form Bagurumba is associated with which Indian state?
a) Assam
b) Nagaland
c) Mizoram
d) Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: a) Assam
Explanation: Bagurumba is a traditional folk dance of the Bodo tribe in Assam. It is characterized by its butterfly-like movements and is performed during the Bwisagu festival, marking the beginning of the Bodo New Year.
Q39. Which state is known for the folk dance form Kaikottikali?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: a) Kerala
Explanation: Kaikottikali, also known as Thiruvathirakali, is a traditional folk dance of Kerala, performed by women. It is especially performed during the Onam festival and Thiruvathira day, involving clapping and circular movements.
Q40. The dance form Gussadi is associated with which Indian state?
a) Telangana
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
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Correct Answer: a) Telangana
Explanation: Gussadi is a traditional dance form of the Gond tribe in Telangana. Dancers wear elaborate costumes, including distinctive headgear with peacock feathers, and masks, performing during tribal festivals and rituals.