Folk Dances

Question 1

ANDHRA PRADESH:

Answer 1

Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.

Question 2

ARUNACHAL PRADESH:

Answer 2

Ponung (harvest dance performed by Adi tribe), Tapu Dance (war dance performed by
only males during the festival of Aran), Pakku Itu (Apatani tribe; depicts the games played between birds and
children engaged to protect the seedlings), Rikhampada (Nyishi tribe).

Question 3

ASSAM:

Answer 3

Oja-Pali, Bihu, Bagurumba (traditional dance of the Bodo people), Jhumura Hobjanai.

Question 4

BIHAR:

Answer 4

Biraha, Jat-Jatin, Jogira, Chaiti.

Question 5

CHHATTISGARH:

Answer 5

Saila (post-harvest dance), Suwa or Soowa (parrot dance), Gaur Maria (Bastar).

Question 6

GOA:

Answer 6

Tarangamel (performed on the occasions of Dushehra and Holi), Ghodemodni (mixture of martial arts and
horse dance performed during the festivals of Shigmo), Perni Jagor (ancient mask dance, Republic Day parade
2016), Ranamale, Romta Mel, Fugdi.

Question 7

GUJARAT:

Answer 7

Tippani, Rathwani Gher, Daandiya Raas, Dholo Rano, Dhamal of Siddhis, Shikaar Nritya, Gheriya Nritya,
and Aaleni-Haaleni.

Question 8

HARYANA:

Answer 8

Phag (dance of the farmers), Swang, Dhamyal.

Question 9

HIMACHAL PRADESH:

Answer 9

Dandras, Charba, Chham Chhanak.

Question 10

JHARKHAND:

Answer 10

Mardani Jhumar, Paika Dance, Saraikela Chhau Dance.

Question 11

KARNATAKA:

Answer 11

Yakshagana (song of Yaksha) [UPSC 2014], Dollu Kunitha, Veeragase, Ummatt-aat, Bayalata, Kamsale,
Hulivesha (Tiger dance), Buta Kola (kantaara movie), Gaarudi Gombe, Joodu Haligi.

Question 12

KERALA:

Answer 12

Chakyar Koothu, Nangyar Koothu, Kutiyattam (recognised by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the Oral and
Intangible Heritage of Humanity), Pandayani, and Thullal.

Question 13

MADHYA PRADESH:

Answer 13

Swang, Jawara, Matki, Baredi, Naurata, Ahirai, Bhagoria, and Pardhauni.

Question 14

MAHARASHTRA:

Answer 14

Dhangari Gaja, Lavani, Povada dance.

Question 15

MANIPUR:

Answer 15

Thang-Ta [UPSC 2018], Kartal Cholom or Cymbal Dance, Jagoi, Thabal Chongba, Tandan Pheichak
(harvest dance), and Lai Chingthokpa.
Lai Haraoba is a form of festival/dance which forms the basis of all stylised dances in Manipur.

Question 16

MEGHALAYA:

Answer 16

Nongkrem, Chad Laho, Chad Sukra (sowing festival), Chad Pliang or ‘plate dance’, Ajema Roa (Garo),
Chambil Moa, and Napsepgrika.

Question 17

MIZORAM:

Answer 17

Cheraw, Chheih Lam, So Lakia, Khuallam.

Question 18

NAGALAND:

Answer 18

Aaluyattu, Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, Changai Dance, Leshalaptu, Modse, Monyoasho, Sadal
Kekai, Moyashai, Khupielilie, Zeliang Dance, Chang Lo.

Question 19

ODISHA:

Answer 19

Dalkhai dance, Mayurbhanj Chhau, Danda Jatra, Ranapa, and Ghumura dance.

Question 20

PUNJAB:

Answer 20

Bhangra, Giddha, Luddi, Julli, Gatka.

Question 21

RAJASTHAN:

Answer 21

Bhavai, Ghoomar, Kalbelia, and Terah Taali.

Question 22

SIKKIM:

Answer 22

Bhutia Dance, Lepcha Dance, Singhi Chham.

Question 23

TAMIL NADU:

Answer 23

Karakattam, Kummi, Kolattam, Mayil Aattam, Poikkal Kudirai Aattam, Theru Koothu, Ottan Koothup,
Sevai Attam.

Question 24

UTTARAKHAND:

Answer 24

Langvir Nritya, Chamfuli, Chholia dance, Chanchari dance, Jhoda dance of Kumaon, and Hurkiya
baul.

Question 25

WEST BENGAL:

Answer 25

Purulia Chhau, Gaudiya Nritya, Alkap, Rabindra Nritya, Dhali, Raibenshe, Bratachari, Kali Naach,
Baul Dance.

Question 26

LADAKH:

Answer 26

Jabro, Tukhstanmo, Shondol, Shon and Koshan.