Folk Dances — Set 4
Arts & Culture · लोक नृत्य · Questions 31–40 of 90
The 'Karma' dance is a popular tribal folk dance of which central Indian state?
Correct Answer: D. Madhya Pradesh
Karma dance is performed by several tribes including Gond, Baiga, and Oraon in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. It marks the start of the spring season and is centered around a 'Karma' tree. The dance symbolizes the cycle of life and destiny.
The 'Bardo Chham' is a ritualistic folk dance of which Northeast Indian state?
Correct Answer: A. Arunachal Pradesh
Bardo Chham is a traditional dance of the Sherdukpen tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. The dancers wear masks representing different animals to depict the battle between good and evil. It is based on the belief that there are twelve evil spirits corresponding to the twelve months of the year.
'Purbi' and 'Bidesiya' are popular folk traditions from which Indian state?
Correct Answer: A. Bihar
Bidesiya is a popular folk theater and dance form from Bihar created by Bhikhari Thakur. It highlights social issues and the pain of migration from rural areas. Purbi is a related musical style that accompanies such performances.
The 'Dhangari Gaja' dance is performed by the shepherds of which state to please their God?
Correct Answer: B. Maharashtra
Dhangari Gaja is a folk dance performed by the Dhangar (shepherd) community of Maharashtra. It is dedicated to their deity Biruba and is accompanied by the beat of the 'Gaja' drum. The dancers wear traditional dhoti, angarkha, and bright turbans.
The 'Grida' dance is a folk tradition of Madhya Pradesh performed during which season?
Correct Answer: C. Winter
Grida dance is performed in Madhya Pradesh when the Rabi crops (winter crops) are ready for harvest. It is a celebration of the farmers' hard work and the bounty of nature. The dance is characterized by three distinct stages of increasing speed.
'Singhi Chham', also known as the Snow Lion dance, is a folk tradition of which state?
Correct Answer: B. Sikkim
Singhi Chham is a famous mask dance of Sikkim depicting the mythical snow lion. The lion is considered a guardian deity and a symbol of the snowy peaks of the Himalayas. Dancers wear furry costumes to represent the lion.
The 'Jawara' dance is a folk celebration of harvest in which region of Madhya Pradesh?
Correct Answer: B. Bundelkhand
Jawara is a harvest dance performed by the people of the Bundelkhand region. Women dance while balancing baskets full of jawar (millet) on their heads. It reflects the joy and prosperity brought by a successful harvest.
'Onaavillu' is associated with folk rituals and art in which South Indian state?
Correct Answer: A. Kerala
Onaavillu is a ceremonial bow associated with the Onam festival in Kerala. While primarily a craft, it is used in ritualistic music and dance performances in temples. It is dedicated to Lord Padmanabhaswamy in Thiruvananthapuram.
The 'Kaksar' dance is a traditional folk dance performed by tribes to seek a good harvest in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Chhattisgarh
Kaksar is a festive folk dance of the Abujhmaria tribe in Chhattisgarh. It is performed to invoke the blessings of the deity for a rich harvest. The dancers carry bells and sticks, creating a rhythmic sound as they move.
'Kummi' is a folk dance performed by women in circles in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Tamil Nadu
Kummi is a popular folk dance in Tamil Nadu and Kerala where women stand in a circle and clap rhythmically. It is unique because it is performed without the accompaniment of musical instruments. The rhythm is maintained solely by hand clapping and singing.