Static GK Questions for SBI Clerk Mains, SBI PO Mains, IBPS Clerk Mains, IBPS PO Mains and All Bank Mains Exams Static GK Quiz 17
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Static GK Questions for SBI Clerk Mains, SBI PO Mains, IBPS Clerk Mains, IBPS PO Mains and All Bank Mains Exams Static GK Quiz 17 Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answers the questions given below: 1. Shondol is a famous dance of: A. Himachal Pradesh B. Manipur C. Ladakh D. West Bengal E. NOT 2. Panthi is a famous folk dance of: A. Gujarat B. Chhatisgharh C. Ladakh D. Assam E. NOT 3. Tippani is a famous folk dance of: A. Himachal Pradesh B. Tripura C. Gujarat D. West Bengal E. NOT 4. Ghoomar is a traditional dance form of: A. Rajasthan B. Manipur C. Tamil Nadu D. Arunachal Pradesh E. NOT 5. Charkula is a famous dance of: A. West Bengal B. Mnipur C. Kerala D. Uttar Pradesh E. NOT 10. Shigmo is a famous religious dance of: A. Tripura B. Chhattisgarh C. Goa D. Assam E. NOT Correct answer: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C B C A D B A B D C Explanation: 1. Shondol is famous dance which used to be performed by artists for King of Ladakh on special occasions. It is known as the ‘royal dance of Ladakh.’ Hence, Option C is correct. 2. Panthi Dance, Folk Dance of Chhattisgarh is one of the important dance forms of Chhattisgarh State of India. This Indian folk dance is prominent ritual of the Satnami community of Chhattisgarh. The community celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Guru Ghasidas on Maghi Purnima. The panthi is performed on this day. Hence, Option B is correct. 3. Tippani dance is a traditional folk dance of the West Indian state of Gujarat. It is also known as ‘Matla Dance’ or ‘Tippani Nritya’. This dance form is practiced during the time of Hindu festivals such as Holi and Diwali or during the wedding ceremonies in the Gujarati community. Moreover, Garba, Dandiya Rass, Gomph are also the dance forms of Gujarat. Hence, Option C is correct. 4. Ghoomar is a traditional as well as an enthusiastic folk dance of Rajasthan. Ghoomar or Ghumar was basically developed by the Bhil tribe and was adopted by other Rajasthani communities. The Ghoomar dance is a particularly a women's dance and performed by the women for exclusively ladies gatherings. Hence, Option A is correct. 5. Charkula dance has been originated and owes its birth to Krishna era. This popular dance is well known in Braj city of Uttar Pradesh and is even widely performed in Madhya Pradesh. This folk dance is connected with the myths of lord Krishna and his surrounding life. Rasa Lila Dance, Chappeli, Khayal, Nautanki, Naqaal, Swang, Dadra are also performed in UP. Hence, Option D is correct. 6. Povadas are presented in the Marathi ballads form. This dance form describes the events in the life of the great Maratha ruler, Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Other dance forms of Maharashtra are Lavani Dance, Dhangari Gaja, Koli Dance, Tamasha, Dindi Dance, Kala Dance, etc. Hence, Option B is correct. 7. Santhali dance is a popular folk dance practiced by Santhal tribes in Jharkhand. This dance form has attained popularity all across India and also has been featured in many reputed Bengali cinemas like 'Agantuk' by Satyajit Ray. Goudi, Navrani, Mundari, Dagla are also famous dance forms of Jharkhand. Hence, Option A is correct. 8. Matki Dance is mostly performed in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a solo dance performed by ladies on special occasions like weddings, birthdays, or any other special occasion. Jawara, Tertali, Grida, Maanch are also popular dance of MP. Hence, Option B is correct. 9. Chang Lo or Sua Lua is a traditional dance of the Chang tribe of Nagaland state. Similar to the Zeliang dance, this tribe is gracefully performed with men and women both geared up with traditional war weapons like dao, shield and spear. Hence, Option D is correct. 10. It is performed in the Hindu community of Goa and is performed in the month of March. Temples are decorated in this time while a festival of the same name, Shigmo and the dance is performed to appease the Gods. Dekhinni, Mandi, Khol are also popular dances of Goa. Hence, Option C is correct. List of Important Dances of India for Bank Exams Hi Folks! As you all must be aware of the importance of Static Gk in General Awareness Section in each of the Mains Exams like SBI Clerk Mains, IBPS Clerk Mains, IBPS PO Mains, SBI PO Mains, IBPS RRB Scale 1 Mains, IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains, LIC AAO Mains, LIC ADO Mains, NIACL Assistant Mains, or even Prelims Exam Like RBI Grade B Phase 1. Keeping the same importance of Static Gk Topics, we have brought to you the Smartkeeda’s smart way to learn Static Gk in PDF. In each PDF you will get all the relevant information regarding various Static Gk topics like Famous Personalities and their related fields, Dams and rivers of India, Thermal and Nuclear power stations in India, Wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks in India, Important Days, Folk dances and festivals of India, National and International Airports, Parliament names of different countries, Country, Capital and Currency, National and International Agencies and their headquarters, Important monuments of India and world, Important temples and heritage sites of India, Abbreviations, Books and Authors, Awards and Honors, Constituencies of Ministers – India, Art and Culture, Indian States and Capitals, Chief Ministers and Governors of Indian states, National and International Stock Exchanges and their countries, International lines and boundaries, in short and easy to remember methods. On this particular page, we have brought to you the list of most important Dances of India state -wise. How to Remember Static Gk facts and figures? To learn these names of important Dances, we simply suggest you to follow the given steps: 1. Pick one state. 2. Count the number of festivals which are celebrated in this state. 3. Note down all the names of the festivals in your register or notebook. 4. Now, try to mention all the names 5 times at a gap of 5 minutes, without looking at the PDF. 5. Repeat the exercise and write down all the names of the festivals twice on the very next day. 6. Now, repeat this exercise on 7th day and on 21st day too. 7. To validate your knowledge, attempt Smartkeeda Static Gk Quizzes and check your performance. State Important Dances - Kuchipudi - Veedhi Natakam - Ottam - Dhimsa - Kummi Andhra Pradesh - Burrakatha - Ghantamardala - Chhadi - Kolattam - Siddhi - War Dance Arunachal Pradesh - Bardo Chham - Mask Dance - Bihu - Tabal Chongli Assam - Khel Gopal - Canoe - Chan - Jhijhiya - Nat Natin - Samochakawa Bihar - Jata Jatin - Kathaputli - Jatra - Bakho - Panthi - Karma - Goudi - Dagla Chhattisgarh - Pali - Tapali - Diwari - Mundari - Shigmo - Mandi - Dekhinni Goa - Khol Dance - Jhagor - Dakni - Tippani - Gomph - Garba Gujarat - Dandiya Rass - Bhavai - Dhamal - Nati - Mahasu - Jhora - Jadda - Dangli Himachal Pradesh - Chharhi - Kinnauri - Jhali - Thali - Jhainta - Jhumar - Gugga - Phag Dance Haryana - Loor - Daph - Khoria - Gagor - Ronf - Damali - Hikat - Rauf Jammu & Kashmir - Damali - Mandjas - Hafiza Dance - Kud Dandi Nach - Santhali - Mundari - Goudi - Dagla - Navrani Jharkhand - Sohrai - Chhau - Danga - Sarahul - Karma - Bidesia - Hatlari Karnataka - Suggi Kunitha - Yakshagana - Huttari - Kathakali - Kaikottikali Kerala - Mohiniattam - Kaliyattam - Thappattikali - Shondol - Cham Dance - Jabro Leh-Ladakh - Shon - Phyang - Bacha Nagma - Matki - Grida - Jawara Madhya Pradesh - Maanch - Tertali - Karma - Povadas - Dhangari Gaja - Lavani - Koli - Tamasha - Dindi Maharashtra - Kala Dance - Katha Keertan - Dandaniya - Gafa - Dasavtar - Dahikala - Nat Rash - Maha Rash Manipur - Rakhal - Raukhat - Laho Meghalaya - Baala - Khantumm Bamboo Mizoram - Pakhupila - Cherokan - Chang Lo (Sua Lua) - Nuralim Nagaland - Lim - Khaiva - Odissi - Ghumara Sanchar - Chan - Chadya Dandanata Odisha - Chhau - Nacni - Baag Naach - Dhap - Bhangra - Daff - Giddha Punjab - Dhaman - Kikkli - Sammi - Ghoomar - Jhulan Leela - Suisini - Khayal - Jhumma Rajasthan - Terah Tali - Chakri - Panihari - Gangaur - Ghapal - Bharat Natyam - Pinnal Kolattam - Kokattam Tamil Nadu - Kummi - Kavadi - Karagam - Charkula - Khayal - Rasa Lila - Naqaal - Chappeli Uttar Pradesh - Nautanki - Dadra - Swang - Thora - Kajri - Chappeli - Gadhwali Uttarakhand - Kajari - Raslila - Kumayuni - Botiya - Chan - Chhau - Kathi West Bengal - Baul Kirtan - Jatra - Lama .