Cultural Activities (Part-II)

41. 'Dhangari Gaja' is a dance form, mainly related to- [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 13.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Jharkhand

Correct Answer: (c) Maharashtra

Solution:The traditional folk dance 'Dhangari Gaja' belongs to the state of Maharashtra. This dance is performed by the people of the Gadaria caste of Solapur district, which is called 'Dhangar".

42. To which state does the 'Gheriya Nritya' belong? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Punjab
(b) Haryana
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Gujarat

Correct Answer: (d) Gujarat

Solution:'Gheria dance' is related to the state of Gujarat.

43. Gambhira, Dhali and Jatra dance styles belong to which state? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 13.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) West Bengal
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Punjab
(d) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: (a) West Bengal

Solution:Gambhira, Dhali and Jatra are famous folk dance forms of West Bengal.

44. Rauf and Hikat are the dance forms of ________. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Manipur
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Odisha
(d) Sikkim

Correct Answer: (b) Jammu and Kashmir

Solution:Rauf and Hikat are the dance forms of Jammu and Kashmir.

45. 'Kolkali' is one of the traditional folk dances of which state? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Kerala
(d) Nagaland

Correct Answer: (c) Kerala

Solution:'Kolkali' is one of the traditional folk dances of Kerala.

46. 'Ratvai' is a dance form associated with the _______ tribes of India. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 11.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Khasi
(b) Mewati
(c) Jatapus
(d) Bhil

Correct Answer: (b) Mewati

Solution:'Ratvai' is a dance form associated with the Mewati tribes of India.

47. Which of the following is a dance form in Mizoram participated exclusively by 'village guests'? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Solakia
(b) Chailam
(c) Cheraw
(d) Khuallam

Correct Answer: (d) Khuallam

Solution:During a special occasion called Khuangchawi, the Khuallam dance is performed by the local performers of Mizoram. The term Khuallam means the dance of guests.

48. Arthunkal Feast and Vettukad Festival are church festivals from the state of ________ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Kerala
(b) Sikkim
(c) Goa
(d) Nagaland

Correct Answer: (a) Kerala

Solution:Arthunkal Feast and Vettukad Festival are church festivals from the state of Kerala.

49. 'Bhand Pather' is a form of theatre dance per-formed in ________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Haryana
(b) Sikkim
(c) Goa
(d) Kashmir

Correct Answer: (d) Kashmir

Solution:'Bhand Pather' is a form of theatre dance performed in Kashmir.

50. 'Maimata' is a popular dance of the Kaloi community from the state of ________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Assam
(b) Odisha
(c) Chattisgarh
(d) Tripura

Correct Answer: (d) Tripura

Solution:

"Maimata' is a popular dance of the Kaloi community from the state of Tripura.