SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q33

Which of the following folk dance forms does NOT belong to the state of Gujarat?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Bidesiya.

  • Bidesiya dance is associated with Bihar. Bidesiya is a form of dance-drama which was created by Bhikhari Thakur.
  • Thakur was illiterate but taught himself to read and memorize Ramcharitmanas written by Tulsidas whom he considered his literary guru.
  • He was referred to as the Shakespeare of Bhojpuri. Thakur is known to have written twelve plays including Bidesia and numerous songs.