SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 11

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q11

Bihu is a folk music and dance form associated with which Indian state?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Answer: Assam

Explanation: Bihu is the traditional folk dance and music form of Assam in India.

It is performed during the Bihu festivals, which mark important phases of the agricultural cycle.

Bihu celebrates nature, harvest, and Assamese culture.

The dance is energetic and accompanied by traditional instruments like dhol, pepa, and gogona.

Types of Bihu

Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) – celebrates spring and Assamese New Year

Kongali Bihu – associated with scarcity and prayers for a good harvest

Bhogali Bihu – celebrates the harvest and feasting

Potential Exam Questions (with Answers)

Q. Name one musical instrument used in Bihu dance.
Ans: Dhol / Pepa / Gogona

Q. Which Bihu is also known as Rongali Bihu?
Ans: Bohag Bihu