SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 47

SSC MTS - 28/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q47

Which of the following dances is performed in Goa during the festival Ganesh Chaturthi?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Fugdi.

\In Goa, during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, the traditional dance performed is Fugdi. Fugdi is a lively folk dance primarily performed by women, often in concentric circles, accompanied by rhythmic clapping, singing, and sometimes blowing into musical instruments. The dance is energetic and reflects devotion, celebration, and community participation. It is especially popular during religious festivals and social gatherings, including Ganesh Chaturthi, which celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.