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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 67

SSC MTS - 04 May 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q67

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Which folk dance of Rajasthan is also known as 'sapera dance’?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is 2 i.e.Kalbelia

  1. The Kalbelia dance is a folk dance from Rajasthan that is referred to as "sapera dance." The Kalbelia community, who were formerly snake charmers, performs this ancient dance. Dancers in the performance don vivid, colorful costumes, and energetic music is played on traditional instruments like the pungi.
  2. The dance is designed to resemble the elegant and flowing motions of a serpent. The Kalbelia dance serves as a means of preserving the history and customs of the community in addition to being a form of cultural expression.