SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 40

SSC MTS - 20 July 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q40

Nati is a folk dance of which Indian state?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Himachal Pradesh.

Nati folk dance is done in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh dedicated to Girl children. The dance is organised every year during the Old Festival of Kullu Dusshera.

  • Has made the Guinness World Records Book the largest folk dance in the world.
  • The dance also tells the story of Krishna and the Gopis.
State  Dance
Bihar

Jhumar is a traditional folk dance of Bihar.

Jhijhiya is a famous folk dance of Bihar and is performed in the mythological town of Mithila. 

Kerala Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Thirvathirakali, Kolkali, Ottamthullal,  Koodiyattam, Chakyar Koothu, Oppana.
Nagaland

The Chang Lo Dance also referred to as 'Sua Lua 'is a traditional folk dance of the Chang Naga tribe of Nagaland.It is the National folk dance of Nagaland.

Rangma,  Zeliang,  Nsuirolians,  Gethinglim