Cultural Activities (Uttar Pradesh) (Part

1. Which related to dance culture - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above

Solution:As per 'U.P. 2017' published by Information and Public Relations department Lucknow, U.P., the given options are part of singing and playing (instrument) culture. None of the above is related to dance culture.

2. Which of the following dance is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

(a) Karma - Mahoba
(b) Dhuriya - Bundelkhand
(c) Dhiwar - Kahar
(d) Natwari - Purwanchal

Correct Answer: (a) Karma - Mahoba

Solution:Dhuriya dance is performed by Kumhar caste people dressed as women in Bundelkhand region. Dheevar is a dance performed by Kahar caste on auspicious occasions. Natwari dance is prevalent among Ahirs and Yadavas in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Karma and Sheela dance is performed by tribes in Sonbhadra district. Thus, option (a) is not correctly matched.

3. 'Karma' is a folk dance of the region comprising the district of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

(a) Kheri
(b) Mahoba
(c) Mathura
(d) Sonbhadra

Correct Answer: (d) Sonbhadra

Solution:Dhuriya dance is performed by Kumhar caste people dressed as women in Bundelkhand region. Dheevar is a dance performed by Kahar caste on auspicious occasions. Natwari dance is prevalent among Ahirs and Yadavas in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Karma and Sheela dance is performed by tribes in Sonbhadra district. Thus, option (a) is not correctly matched.

4. Karma is folk dance of- [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2010]

(a) Mahoba
(b) Purvanchal
(c) Sonbhadra
(d) Braj

Correct Answer: (c) Sonbhadra

Solution:Dhuriya dance is performed by Kumhar caste people dressed as women in Bundelkhand region. Dheevar is a dance performed by Kahar caste on auspicious occasions. Natwari dance is prevalent among Ahirs and Yadavas in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Karma and Sheela dance is performed by tribes in Sonbhadra district. Thus, option (a) is not correctly matched.

5. Karma is a folk dance of- [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Spl.) (Mains) 2010]

(a) Sonbhadra
(b) Brajbhumi
(c) Bundelkhand
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Sonbhadra

Solution:Dhuriya dance is performed by Kumhar caste people dressed as women in Bundelkhand region. Dheevar is a dance performed by Kahar caste on auspicious occasions. Natwari dance is prevalent among Ahirs and Yadavas in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Karma and Sheela dance is performed by tribes in Sonbhadra district. Thus, option (a) is not correctly matched.

6. Dhuria is a folk dance of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

(a) Avadh
(b) Bundelkhand
(c) Purvanchal
(d) Rohelkhand

Correct Answer: (b) Bundelkhand

Solution:Dhuriya dance is performed by Kumhar caste people dressed as women in Bundelkhand region. Dheevar is a dance performed by Kahar caste on auspicious occasions. Natwari dance is prevalent among Ahirs and Yadavas in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Karma and Sheela dance is performed by tribes in Sonbhadra district. Thus, option (a) is not correctly matched.

7. The principal folk-dance of Uttar Pradesh is [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Dhobia.
(b) Raai
(c) Shaira
(d) All the above

Correct Answer: (d) All the above

Solution:All the three forms of dance are a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh. 'Dhobia raag' dance is performed by Dhobi caste. 'Rai' dance is performed by women in Bundelkhand on the occasion of Krishna Janmastami and also known as Mayur dance. 'Shaira' dance is performed by farmers of Bundelkhand after reaping

8. Kartik is a folk dance of [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

(a) Bundelkhand
(b) Avadh
(c) Purvanchal
(d) Rohelkhand

Correct Answer: (a) Bundelkhand

Solution:'Kartik' dance is performed in Bundelkhand region in the month of 'Kartik' by dancers dressed as Srikrishna and Gopis. 'Kalabaji' dance is performed by people of Awadh and 'Natwari' dance by the people of Poorvanchal.

9. Pichhwai painting is associated with which deity? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Goddess Kali
(b) Lord Shiva
(c) Srinath ji/Krishna
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Srinath ji/Krishna

Solution:

Pichhwai painting is associated with Lord Srinath Ji/Krishna originated from Rajasthan.

10. Which of the following folk dances is not a folk dance of Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

(a) Ravala dance
(b) Dandia dance
(c) Badhaiya dance
(d) Rai dance

Correct Answer: (b) Dandia dance

Solution:

'Rawala' dance, 'Badhaiya' dance and 'Rai' dance are a folk dance of Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. While 'Dandia' dance is a popular dance form of Gujrat which is performed at the time of Navratri. The original form of 'Dandia' dance is 'Garba' dance. 'Badhaiya' dance is also known as 'Barahiya' or congratulatory dance. This is performed by men and women at the occasion of birth, marriage and festivals.

Cultural Activities (Uttar Pradesh) (Part – I)

1. Which related to dance culture - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

2. Which of the following dance is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

3. 'Karma' is a folk dance of the region comprising the district of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

4. Karma is folk dance of- [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2010]

5. Karma is a folk dance of- [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Spl.) (Mains) 2010]

6. Dhuria is a folk dance of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

7. The principal folk-dance of Uttar Pradesh is [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

8. Kartik is a folk dance of [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

9. Pichhwai painting is associated with which deity? [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

10. Which of the following folk dances is not a folk dance of Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

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