SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 40

Solution: The correct answer is Ghagra, kurti, chundri and chunda.

Explanation:
☛ Loor dance is a well-known folk dance belonging to the state of Haryana.
☛ The term 'Loor' literally means a 'girl' in the Bangar dialect of Haryana.
☛ This dance is performed exclusively by women and girls, especially around the time of the Holi festival.
☛ The traditional attire worn by the performers consists of a Ghagra (pleated skirt), kurti (blouse/shirt), chundri (brightly colored scarf/veil), along with their hair tied into a traditional bun known as a chunda.
☛ The songs of the Loor dance are usually presented in the form of a humorous question-and-answer dialogue between two groups of women.

Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Dhamal Dance: An ancient dance of Haryana, believed to date back to the Mahabharata era, performed by men on moonlit nights of Phalgun.
☛ Jhumar Dance: Commonly referred to as the 'Haryanvi Gidda', it is performed exclusively by women and takes its name from an ornament worn on the forehead.
☛ Khoria Dance: A popular folk dance performed by women at home during weddings, specifically after the groom's procession (baraat) departs.
☛ Phag Dance: A celebratory seasonal dance performed during the agricultural month of Phalgun by both men and women.
☛ Gugga Dance: A devotional dance performed by male devotees in honor of Gugga Pir during the Bhadrapada month.

Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ In which dialect does the word 'Loor' signify a 'girl'? → Bangar dialect
☛ Which major festival is celebrated with the performance of the Loor dance? → Holi
☛ Which folk dance of Haryana is famously known as the 'Haryanvi Gidda'? → Jhumar dance
☛ Which folk dance of Haryana is believed to have its roots in the Mahabharata period? → Dhamal dance
☛ On which occasion is the Khoria dance traditionally performed in Haryana? → Weddings (after the departure of the baraat)