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Consider the statements about Dangi:
1. Dangi is a traditional folk dance of Dang district, Gujarat.
2. The dance is a solo narrative mimicking farm tools.
Which is/are correct?

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Question Paper (25-Sep-2025) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
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This question requires evaluating the accuracy of two statements concerning the Dangi dance form.

Analyzing Dangi Dance Statements

Statement 1 asserts that Dangi is a traditional folk dance from the Dang district in Gujarat. This is accurate. The Dangi dance is indeed a well-known folk dance performed by the tribal communities primarily residing in the Dang region of Gujarat, celebrating nature and the monsoon season.

Statement 2 claims the dance is a solo narrative mimicking farm tools. This statement is incorrect. Dangi is typically a group folk dance, characterized by vigorous movements that often mimic actions like climbing hills or walking in difficult terrain, reflecting the lifestyle and environment of the local tribes. It is not generally performed solo nor is its primary theme the imitation of farm tools.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis:

  • Statement 1 is correct.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect.

Therefore, only the first statement is correct.

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