Consider the statements about Jhumar:
1. It is a harvest dance of Jharkhand, performed in linked rows with mandar and nagara drums.
2. Women alone perform the Mardani variant wielding swords.
Which is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1 correct.
Statement 1 is accurate; Jhumar is a traditional folk dance performed in Jharkhand (and surrounding states) during the harvest season. It is characterized by dancers moving in linked rows or circles to the rhythmic beats of Mandar and Nagara drums. However, Statement 2 is incorrect because Mardani Jhumar is traditionally performed by men. In this variant, male dancers wear anklets and carry swords or shields, showcasing bravery and martial skills, rather than it being a female-exclusive dance.