SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q38

"Yakshagana" is a traditional folk dance from which state?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Karnataka -

Yakshagana is a traditional stage and dance form of folk art from Karnataka.

It depicts devotional stories, especially those from the Mahabharata and Ramayana, through dance, music, and stage performances.

Performers wear colorful makeup and elaborate costumes, and the performance is accompanied by facial expressions, gestures, and dialogue.