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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CHSL - 3rd July 2019 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q50

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To which state does the traditional folk dance 'Gotipua' belong?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Odisha.  

  • Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of ​​Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance.
  • Gotipua has been performed in Odisha for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna.
  • In the Oriya language, “Goti” means “single” and “Pua” means “boy”.