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Q59 (CDS-II/2007) History & Culture › National Movement (1857–1947) › Indian National Congress Answer Verified

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

Result
Your answer:  ·  Correct: C
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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