Question 2852

Identify the dancing style and match with the originated state. Group-I (Dancing style) Group-II (State) (a) Dandari (i) Assam (b) Chhau (ii) Karnataka (c) Bihu (iii) Goa (d) Yakshagana (iv) West Bengal (e) Dekhani (v) Telangana

Answer

(a) - (v), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii), (e) - (iii)

Why?

The correct answer is Option 1 Key Points (a) Dandari is a folk dance from Telangana. (b) Chhau is a semi-classical martial dance originating from West Bengal. (c) Bihu is a traditional dance from Assam, performed during the Bihu festival. (d) Yakshagana is a traditional theatre dance form from Karnataka. (e) Dekhani is a folk dance from Goa. Important Points In traditional Indian dance forms, each region has a unique style that reflects its cultural heritage. These dances are often performed during festivals or celebrations and can be traced back to historical or mythological origins. Some dance forms, like Chhau, include elements of storytelling and martial arts. Others, like Yakshagana, combine dance with drama and music.