Question

'Chholiya' often referred to as ‘sword dance’, is the traditional folk dance form associated with which state?

a. Uttarakhand
b. Telangana
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Rajasthan

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Answer 1

$\textbf{\underline{\underline{Answer :-}}}$

$\textsf{\large{Option a.}}$

$\textsf{\large{Uttarakhand}}$

'Chholiya' often referred to as ‘sword dance’, is the traditional folk dance form associated with Uttarakhand.

⟩⟩ $\textbf{\underline{\underline{Extra Info}}}$ ⟨⟨

• Every state has its own folk dance describing and signifying their tradition and culture.

Example : Maharashtra's folk dance is $\textbf{Lavani}$ dance.

• A flock dance is a famous and traditional dance form of a area or place.

• Chholiya is a dance form famous in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand.

• Chholiya is performed in marriages.

• According to the native people, Chholiya is said to be auspicious as it protects from evil spirits and demons.

$\star$ About Uttarakhand :

• Uttarakhand is an Indian State which is located in the north side of India.

• Uttarakhand is also known as Uttaranchal.

• Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand.

• Some other famous dances of Uttarakhand are : Jhora-Chanchri,Thadya, Jhumaila, and Chholiya.

$\star$ Why the answer is not Telangana, Madhya Pradesh or Rajasthan ??

→ The famous ancient dance form of Telengana is $\textbf{Perini Thandavam. }$

→ $\textbf{Setam and Bharam}$are some folk dances of Madhya Pradesh.

→ Rajasthan's folk dance is $\textbf{Ghoomar.}$

Therefore the answer is

$\textsf{\large{Option a.}}$

$\textsf{\large{Uttarakhand}}$

Answer 2

नमस्ते मित्र !

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'Chholiya' often referred to as ‘sword dance’, is the traditional folk dance form associated with which state?

a. Uttarakhand

b. Telangana

c. Madhya Pradesh

d. Rajasthan

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धन्यवाद !