'Saang' dance is performed in which of the following Indian state of India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4: Uttar Pradesh.
Explanation:
- 'Saang' is an extremely popular folk dance and traditional folk theatre form of North India. It is primarily performed in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and parts of Rajasthan.
- It is not merely a dance, but a musical drama that blends dance, songs, and dialogue. In this form, performers bring historical, mythological, or social stories to life.
Key Features of Saang Dance/Theatre:
- Costumes and Acting: Performers wear specific types of costumes and (occasionally) masks. Often, male artists themselves assume female roles and perform.
- Subject Matter: The stories in Saang are frequently based on folk ballads revolving around themes of religion, love, and valor.
- Renowned Artists: 'Pandit Lakhmi Chand' is regarded as a towering figure of the Saang tradition in Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh.
Prominent Folk Dances of Other Options:
- Goa (Option 1): Fugdi, Dhalo, and Dekhni.
- Kerala (Option 2): Kathakali (Classical), Mohiniyattam (Classical), and Theyyam (Folk).
- Karnataka (Option 3): Yakshagana—this is also a dance-drama form that, much like Saang, is based on storytelling.
Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: Which is the most famous classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh?
Answer: Kathak.
Question: Which Indian state is associated with 'Raslila' and 'Nautanki'?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh.
Question: In which region of Uttar Pradesh is the 'Charkula' dance particularly famous?
Answer: The Braj region (Mathura-Vrindavan).