Match the dominant folk dance with the song-theme:
| Folk dance | Song-theme |
| 1. Panthi | A. Devotional hymns to Guru Ghasidas (Hari-Gaitri) |
| 2. Gotipua | B. Krishna-Jagannath leela narratives |
| 3. Kalbelia | C. Sensuous serpent metaphors |
| 4. Tippani | D. Work-song pounding couplets (saathiyo re) |
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D.
Here is the breakdown of each folk dance and its associated theme:
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Panthi (Chhattisgarh): Performed by the Satnami community, this dance involves rhythmic acrobatics set to devotional hymns praising Guru Ghasidas.
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Gotipua (Odisha): A precursor to Odissi, where young boys dress as women to perform narratives of the Radha-Krishna and Jagannath leela.
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Kalbelia (Rajasthan): Known as the 'Sapera Dance,' its movements and songs use sensuous metaphors mimicking the fluid motion of serpents.
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Tippani (Gujarat): Originating among laborers, it features women rhythmicially pounding the ground with sticks (tippanis) while singing work-songs.