Q. In context of traditional folk dances from India, Consider the following:
Folk Dance |
State |
1. Wancho |
Arunachal Pradesh |
2. Gaur Maria |
Chhattisgarh |
3. Jhumar |
Haryana |
4. Rauf |
Himachal Pradesh |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer:
Only three
Notes:
- Wancho is associated with Arunachal Pradesh. The Wancho tribe, primarily residing in the Longding district, performs traditional dances during festivals like Ojiyele. (Correct)
- Gaur Maria is a well-known tribal dance of the Maria tribe in Chhattisgarh. It is performed by men wearing elaborate headgear, imitating the movements of bison. (Correct)
- Jhumar is a traditional dance popular in Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, performed mainly during celebrations and festivals. (Correct)
- Rauf, however, is a folk dance from Jammu & Kashmir, not Himachal Pradesh. It is traditionally performed by Kashmiri women during the spring season, particularly around Eid.