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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 37

SSC GD Constable (English) - 10 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q37

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Jagoi is a major style of which of the following forms of Indian classical dance?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Manipuri

  • One of the principal classical dance styles of India is Manipuri, or Jagoi.
  • The dance known as Jagoi, and the ancient festival called 'Lai Haraoba' are held in honor of Sylvan deities and are observed by the ethnic majority of Meitei people.
  • The harmonium, flute, sembong, Pung, a barrel drum, and Ppna are among the musical instruments employed in this art form.
  • Sanskrit, Brij Bhasa, and Maithali are just a few of the languages used in the text songs of Manipuri dance lyrics.