Cultural Activities (Part-VI)

31. Kalbelia folk songs and dance forms are an expression of the Kalbelia community's traditional way of life. It is associated with which of the following states? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

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

Correct Answer: (a) Rajasthan

Solution:Kalbelia folk songs and dance forms express the Kalbelia community's traditional way of life. It is associated with Rajasthan. In the year 2010, Kalbelia dance and music was included in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

32. In which year were the 'Kalbelia' folk songs and dances of Rajasthan included in UNESCO's representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) 2017
(b) 2015
(c) 2010
(d) 2012

33. Which of the following states does the dance form 'Kalbelia' belong to? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 08.07.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Punjab
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Odisha

Correct Answer: (c) Rajasthan

Solution:Kalbelia is a folk dance mainly performed by the Kalbelia Community in Rajasthan. It is also known by other names like 'Sapera Dance' or 'Snake Charmer Dance'. It was included in UNESCO's representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity from the year 2010.

34. Which of the following is a UNESCO recognised dance form? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 12.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Bhangra
(b) Dalkhai
(c) Kalbelia
(d) Giddha

Correct Answer: (c) Kalbelia

Solution:Out of the given options, Kalbelia is a UNESCO recognized dance form. Kalbelia is a folk dance form of Rajasthan, India. It is performed by the Kalbelia community, who are snake charmers by profession. In 2010, UNESCO declared Kalbelia as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

35. To which of the following states does the dance drama 'Khyal' belong? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 6.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Rajasthan
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Punjab
(d) Gujarat

Correct Answer: (a) Rajasthan

Solution:The dance drama 'Khyal' is related to Rajasthan. The theme of "Khyal" is related to mythological or some mythology.

36. 'Margomkali', a ritual folk art form, is from the state of _________. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 17.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Kerala
(b) Nagaland
(c) Assam
(d) Punjab

Correct Answer: (a) Kerala

Solution:'Margamkali', a ritual folk art form, is from the state of Kerala. Presented in a group mainly by women, the performers should have a sense of rhythm and should be agile, to make a performance successful. This is presented mostly at Christian wedding ceremonies and also for Feasts at churches.

37. Alpana is a traditional folk art of which state? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 4.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Maharashtra
(b) West Bengal
(c) Karnataka
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (b) West Bengal

Solution:Alpana, a form of loka shilpa (folk art) of the age-old folk culture of West Bengal, depicts the ecological, socio-cultural norms and values of the Bengali core.

38. Kollam is a traditional folk art of which state? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 4.10.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Gujarat
(d) Kerala

Correct Answer: (a) Tamil Nadu

Solution:Kollam is a traditional folk art of Indian states Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and some parts of Maharashtra and Goa. It is a form of drawing which is drawn using rock powder/chalk powder/rice flour and filled using synthetically/naturally coloured powders.

39. Rangavalli is a traditional folk art of which state? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 5.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Bihar
(b) Gujarat
(c) Karnataka
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (c) Karnataka

Solution:Rangavali is a traditional folk art of Karnataka, In the local language, 'Rangavali' is called Rangoli.

40. Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is held in which city? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 23.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) New Delhi
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Pune
(d) Mumbai

Correct Answer: (d) Mumbai

Solution:The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is an annual festival, nine days long, commencing on the first Saturday of February and closing is on the second Sunday in February, in the Kala Ghoda area of South Mumbai, India.