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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CGL - 23 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q41

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Essaouira's origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco's Atlantic
coast (1)______ a centre of culture and commerce ever since. (2)______ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post (3)______ both a seaport and as the north-western terminus of a caravan (4)______ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu (5)______ Africa’s interior.

______ is one of the most popular folk dances of Odisha.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Dalkhai

  • Dalkahi is a ritual folk dance of western Orissa in Sambalpur region.
  • This is dedicated to Dalkhai Devi, Goddess Durga, Parvati and Kali. It is the form of Shakti or power of the Goddess which is worshiped during Dalkahai.
  • On this day the devotees create a rectangular or square shaped area and arrange sixteen Gods all around with Dalkahi Devi at the center.
  • Ravana is also worshiped for his wisdom. It is a festival of nine days. It is a matter to consider that Dalkahi songs and dances are becoming modern day by day and the village folks are using these for commercial purposes.