Bhavai and Kalbelia as traditional dance forms, owe their genesis to which Indian state?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rajasthan.
1. Bhawai is a folk dance with swaying and twirling movements that are performed by women from certain tribes from the state of Rajasthan.
2. This folk dance is one of the state’s most exciting dance performances as it involves tricky balancing acts, right from balancing seven to nine brass pots on the head to balancing oneself (along with the pots) on narrow and unstable objects like a glass bottle, brass plate or the edge of a sword.
3. Kalbelia or Kabeliya is a dance from Rajasthan, performed by the tribe of the same name. The dance is an integral part of their culture and performed by men and women.
Notable dance forms of other states:
| Assam | Bihu, Deodhani, Bagurumba, Bhortal |
| Punjab | Giddha, Bhangra |
| Odisha | Chhau, Chaiti, Medha, Changu |