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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 33

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 08 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q33

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Tapu dance is a tribal dance of which of the following states?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Arunachal Pradesh. 

Tapu Dance is a tribal dance of Arunachal Pradesh. This dance is mainly performed by the Adi tribe during festivals such as Solung, which is celebrated to seek prosperity and good harvest.

It reflects the valor of tribal warriors and their traditional way of life. The performers, both men and women, wear colorful traditional attire and perform rhythmic movements to the beat of drums and gongs.

Other Options:

  • Assam: Famous for Bihu dance, performed during the Bihu festival marking the Assamese New Year and harvest.

  • Himachal Pradesh: Known for Nati dance, a folk dance performed in fairs and festivals.

  • Nagaland: Known for Chang Lo (Sua Lua) dance, showcasing tribal valor and war traditions.