Jhika Dasain, a famous tribal dance of India, is predominantly performed by which of the following tribal groups?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Santhal.
- Jhika Dasain is a traditional dance performed by the Santhal tribe of Jharkhand.
- It is primarily during the Dasain festival.
- It's a form of worship dance aimed at training young men in spiritual practices and warding off evil spirits.
- The dance is typically performed before Dussehra, and there's a tradition of not performing or singing it after the festival.
- Housewives often offer grains to the dancers, which are later sold to purchase items for worshiping Goddess Manasa and their guru