SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CGL - 20 April 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q40

 ______ is a popular folk dance of Minicoy Island.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lava.

  • Lava is a popular folk dance of Minicoy Island of Lakshadweep.
  • It is a powerful and dynamic dance form and may be described as a riot of colors.
  • The costumes of Lava dance performance are multi-hued costumes and the standard headwear.
  • The Lava dancers also carry drums and dances to the rhythmic beats of drums and accompanied by traditional songs.
  • The other colorful dance forms of Minicoy are Dandi, Bandiya and Fuli.