SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 29

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Maharashtra

The Koli Dance is a well-known traditional dance from the Indian states of Maharashtra and Goa.

• A semi-classical Indian dance combining martial arts and folklore, chhau dance. The Purulia Chhau from West Bengal, the Seraikella Chhau from Jharkhand, and the Mayurbhanj Chhau from Odisha are its three styles.
• Either men alone or men and women together do these dances.
• The Koli community comprises fishermen who live along Maharashtra's coast.
• The dance of the Koli community is a testament to their unique character, which is well acknowledged.
• The dance centers on their way of life and line of work, fishing.
• Through the performance of this lively Koli dance, the Kolis forget the many hardships that their occupation brings to them daily.
• The Koli Dance incorporates elements that this community is most familiar with - sea and fishing.