Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the INCORRECT combination of folk dance and its respective state.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Paika – Kerala.
Key Points
- Paika is a traditional martial dance from Odisha, not Kerala. Kerala has its dances like Kathakali and Mohiniyattam.
- Dhangari Gaja - Maharashtra: A traditional folk dance from Maharashtra, characterized by its vibrant music and rhythm.
- Dandiya Raas - Gujarat: A popular dance performed during Navratri, known for its energetic movements and colorful sticks (dandiya).
- Dollu Kunitha - Karnataka: A drumming dance performed by men, notable for its energetic beats and rhythmic movements.
| State | Dance Forms |
|---|---|
| Himachal Pradesh | Kinnauri, Thoda, Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Dangi, Chamba, Thali, Jhainta, Daf, Stick dance |
| Uttarakhand | Chappeli, Gadhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila |
| Punjab | Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual |
| Haryana | Jhumar, Phag Dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor |
| Uttar Pradesh | Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita |
| Rajasthan | Ghoomar, Suisini, Kalbeliya, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Ghapal, Panihari, Ginad |
| Gujarat | Garba, Dandiya Ras, Bhavai, Tippani Juriun |
| Maharashtra | Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala, Dasavtar or Bohada, Tamasha, Mauni, Powara, Gouricha |
| Madhya Pradesh | Tertali, Maanch, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Jawara |
| Chhattisgarh | Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Chandaini, Bharthari Charit, Goudi, Karma, Jhumar, Dagla, Pali, Tapali, Navrani, Diwari, Mundari |
| Jharkhand | Karma Munda, Karma, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua, Chhanu, Sarahul, Jat-Jatin, Danga, Bidesia, Sohrai, Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance |
| Bihar | Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama-Chakwa, Bidesia, Jatra |
| West Bengal | Purulia Chhau, Alkap, Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan, Santhali Dance, Gambhira, Gajan, Chaibari Nritya |
| Sikkim | Chu Faat, Yak Chaam Sikmari, Singhi Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku, Khukuri Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance |
| Meghalaya | Laho, Baala, Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem |
| Assam | Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Chham, Mask dance (Mukhauta Nritya), War dance, Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo |
| Nagaland | Chong, Khaiva, Lim, Nuralim, Bamboo Dance, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee, Rangma, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim |
| Manipur | Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Rakhal, Nat Rash, Maha Rash, Raukhat, Dol Cholam, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou Sha |
| Mizoram | Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai, Tlanglam, Khanatm, Pakhupila, Cherokan |
| Tripura | Hozagiri |
| Odisha | Ghumara, Ranappa, Savari, Painka, Munari, Chhau, Chadya Dandanata |
| Andhra Pradesh | Ghantamardala, Ottam Thedal, Mohiniattam, Kummi, Siddhi, Madhuri, Chhadi, Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu |
| Karnataka | Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi |
| Goa | Fugdi, Dhalo, Kunbi, Dhangar, Mandi, Jhagor, Khol, Dakni, Tarangamel, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale |
| Telangana | Perini Shivatandavam, Keisabadi |
| Kerala | Ottam Thulal, Kaikottikali, Tappatikali, Kali Auttam |
| Tamil Nadu | Karagam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi |
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