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Q59
(CDS-II/2007)
History & Culture › National Movement (1857–1947) › Indian National Congress
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
(Folk Dance) | (State)
A. Bhavai | 1. Mizoram
B. Thabal Chongba | 2. Asom
C. Cheraw | 3. Manipur
D. Bhortal Nritya | 4. Rajasthan
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Correct:
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Explanation
The correct matching of the Folk Dances with their respective States is:
- Bhavai: A traditional folk dance of Rajasthan (and Gujarat). It involves women dancers balancing multiple earthen or brass pots on their heads while performing nimble steps.
- Thabal Chongba: A popular folk dance of Manipur, traditionally performed during the Yaoshang festival. The name literally translates to "Moonlight Dance".
- Cheraw: Also known as the "Bamboo Dance", it is one of the most famous traditional dances of Mizoram, involving rhythmic stepping in and out of bamboo staves.
- Bhortal Nritya: A folk dance form from Asom (Assam), known for its energetic performance using cymbals (Bhortals).
Therefore, the correct sequence is A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2.
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