GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pungi is a dance form related to the state
A
Punjab
B
Sikkim
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pungi is a dance form related to Himachal Pradesh state .

Detailed explanation-2: -Himachal Pradesh has retained its rich traditional culture in spite of the growing modernization. The mountains and valleys of this region are reflected in its dance forms. Nati dance is the most famous folk dance of this state.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nowadays many consider pahari dance as nati but it actually corresponds to pahari songs. Traditionally, locals dance to the beats of percussion instruments called Dhol-Damau.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shand and Shabu are two popular dance forms in Himachal Pradesh which are generally performed at Buddhist monasteries in the loving memory of Lord Buddha. They are said to have originated in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the state. However, they are also performed by locals after the harvesting of crops is finished.

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