Consider the statements about Ghoomar:
1. Its earliest performers were Bhil women; Rajputs later adopted it.
2. Ghoomar was inscribed on UNESCO ICH list in 2015.
Which is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1 correct.
Only the first statement is correct. Ghoomar was originally developed by the Bhil tribe of Rajasthan to worship Goddess Saraswati. It was later adopted by the Rajput royalty, becoming a symbol of elegance and royal tradition. Statement 2 is incorrect; while Ghoomar is an iconic part of Indian culture, it has not been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list. The Rajasthani dance that was inscribed on the UNESCO list is the Kalbelia (added in 2010), not Ghoomar.