SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CGL - 19 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q29

What is the most notable feature of the Rouf dance of Kashmir?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Footwork of dancers.

The most striking and notable feature of the Rouf dance is the rhythmic and intricate footwork performed by the dancers. Traditionally performed by women during the spring season (Eid and Ramzan), the dancers form two rows facing each other, intertwining their arms around each other's waists. The performance is characterized by a synchronized back-and-forth movement of the feet, creating a graceful swaying motion. This rhythmic stepping, perfectly timed to the folk lyrics known as 'Chakri', defines the unique aesthetic and cultural essence of this Kashmiri folk dance.