SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 79

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q79

Bhootada Kola is a spiritual folk dance in which some rituals involve walking on a bed of hot
coal and is practised in coastal districts of ______.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Karnataka

  • Bhootada Kola is performed by a trained person who is believed to have temporarily become a god himself.
  • The performer displays an aggressive outlook, dances fiercely, and performs multiple rituals.
  • The performer is feared and respected in the community and is believed to give answers to people's problems on behalf of god.