SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 50

SSC MTS - 9 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q50

‘Titodo’ is a traditional folk dance performed by unmarried people in which Indian state?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Gujarat (Option 1)

Titodo is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat. It is mainly performed by unmarried boys and girls during festivals and social gatherings.

Key Features:
  • State: Gujarat
  • Performed by: Unmarried boys and girls
  • Occasion: Festivals, cultural celebrations, and community events
  • Purpose: To celebrate youth, joy, and social bonding.

The dance is especially popular among rural communities, where young men and women perform it in groups with rhythmic movements and folk music.

Why are the other options incorrect?
  • Karnataka – Famous for folk dances like Dollu Kunitha, Veeragase, and Yakshagana.
  • Meghalaya – Known for dances such as Shad Suk Mynsiem, Laho Dance, and Wangala Dance.
  • West Bengal – Famous for Purulia Chhau, Gambhira, and Baul traditions.

Therefore, Titodo belongs to Gujarat.