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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 4th March 2020 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q39

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Which of the following is NOT a folk dance belonging to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Dangi

  • Dangi is not a folk dance belonging to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The dangis are unique tribals a blend of Gujarati and Maharashtrian culture mixed harmoniously with original Dravidians.
  • The dance performed by Dangis is called Dangi Nrutya.
  • Men and women join hands forming a chain or shrinkala making serpentine movements with one of them leading.
Dhumal
  • This dance form is of devotional type and is extremely among folk dances of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • It is famous for the vibrant costumes along with a decorative conical cap that dancers wear.
  • Generally, this dance is performed by the males belonging to the tribe Wattal.
Rauf
  • This is a springtime dance.
  • This dance is performed by the women community wearing colourful costumes.
  • This dance is practised during the occasions of Eid and Ramzan. 
Hafiza
  • Hafiza dance is performed by the Kashmiri women at weddings and festivals to the accompaniment of sufiana kalam (devotional music of the Muslim mystics known as Sufis).