Question
Which of the following is a folk dance of Maharashtra?
This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Lavani
Identifying Maharashtra's Folk Dance
The question asks to identify a folk dance specific to the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Folk Dance Origins
Understanding the origin of different folk dances helps in identifying the correct one:
- Lavani: This is a traditional folk dance form known for its energetic music and dance, originating from Maharashtra.
- Bihu: This popular festival and dance form originates from the state of Assam.
- Baul: This is a traditional folk music and dance genre from Bengal (West Bengal and Bangladesh).
- Mando: This is a type of Goan folk song and dance, originating from Goa.
Conclusion
Based on the origins, Lavani is the folk dance from Maharashtra among the given options.
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