Cultural Activities (Traditional General Knowledge) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

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

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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)]

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 performed in _______. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

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)]

Correct Answer: (d) Tripura
Solution:

‘Maimata’ is a popular dance of the Kaloi community from the state of Tripura.