Cultural Activities (Part-III)

21. Jagoi dance is the dance form of which state? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 6.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Odisha
(b) Manipur
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Assam

Correct Answer: (b) Manipur

Solution:Jagoi dance is the dance form of Manipur state.

22. With which of the following States/Union territories is the Dumhal folk dance associated? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 18.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Haryana
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Correct Answer: (b) Jammu and Kashmir

Solution:Dumhal Folk Dance is one of the popular folk dances of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This dance is performed only by the men of the Wattal tribe of the region. This dance is performed on specific auspicious occasions in the tribe.

23. 'Dhimsa' is a tribal dance form of which Indian state? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-I) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 17.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: (b) Andhra Pradesh

Solution:Dhimsa is the official folk dance of Andhra Pradesh. Dhimsa is a tribal dance form, mainly performed by women of the Porja caste in India.

24. Dhimsa is the official folk dance of which state? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 17.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: (b) Andhra Pradesh

Solution:Dhimsa is the official folk dance of Andhra Pradesh. Dhimsa is a tribal dance form, mainly performed by women of the Porja caste in India.

25. 'Matki' is a popular folk dance of which of the following states? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Bihar
(c) Assam
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (a) Madhya Pradesh

Solution:Matki dance is a popular dance form of Madhya Pradesh state. This dance is mostly performed by women in the Malwa region on weddings, birthdays or any special occasions.

26. Which of the following is a popular dance form of Lakshadweep island? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) Kuchipudi
(b) Koli
(c) Kolkali
(d) Kathak

Correct Answer: (c) Kolkali

Solution:Kolkali is a popular dance form of Lakshadweep.

27. Which of the following dances is a dance form of Madhya Pradesh? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 3.03.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Legim
(b) Ottam Thullal
(c) Macha
(d) Cheraw

Correct Answer: (c) Macha

Solution:Macha dance is a dance form of Madhya Pradesh. Lezim dance is related to Maharashtra, Ottam Thullal from Kerala and Cheraw dance is related to Mizoram.

28. 'Modse' is the traditional dance of which of the following Indian states? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 22.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Nagaland
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Mizoram
(d) Odisha

Correct Answer: (a) Nagaland

Solution:Modse is the traditional dance of Nagaland.

29. 'Theyas' is a popular dance of which of the following states? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 1.03.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Karnataka
(b) Gujarat
(c) Kerala
(d) Manipur

Correct Answer: (c) Kerala

Solution:Theyyam (Theyas) is a popular dance form of North Kerala (Malabar region). Theyyam is a famous ritual art form, which includes dance, skits and music.

30. 'Kunbi Dance' is a popular dance associated with which Indian state? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 1.03.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Mizoram
(b) Sikkim
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Goa

Correct Answer: (d) Goa

Solution:Kunbi dance is a tribal folk dance of the Kunbi community of Goa that portrays social themes. The dance is simple in its presentation and is performed during various social occasions.