GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bihu is a folk dance from
A
Orissa
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Haryana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bihu dance is an indigenous folk dance from the Indian state of Assam. It is related to the Bihu festival and is an important part of Assamese culture.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bihu is the most popular folk dance of Assam. Bihu dances are performed by young boys and girls during the Bihu festivities which represent youthful passion, reproductive urge, and joy.It is characterized by brisk dance steps, and rapid hand movement. Dancers wear traditionally colorful Assamese clothing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bihu is a set of three important Assamese festivals in the Indian state of Assam – ‘Rongali’ or ‘Bohag Bihu’ observed in April, ‘Kongali’ or ‘Kati Bihu’ observed in October, and ‘Bhogali’ or ‘Magh Bihu’ observed in January. The Rongali Bihu is the most important of the three, celebrating spring festival.

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