INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

NORTHEN PLALNS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is the popular dance of Assam.
A
Bhangra
B
Bihu
C
Gidda
D
Kathak
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bihu dance is an indigenous folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the Bihu festival and an important part of Assamese culture. Performed in a group, the Bihu dancers are usually young men and women, and the dancing style is characterized by brisk steps, and rapid hand movements.

Detailed explanation-2: -Out of the three Bihu festivals in the state namely Rongali Bihu, Kongali Bihu and Bhogal Bihu, the dance is performed by young men and women during Rongali Bihu to express their joy on the arrival of the spring.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each of the Bihu festival has its own significance and is celebrated with its own traditions. The Bohag Bihu, also called the Rongali Bihu is a festival of merriment and heralds the Assamese New Year and the onset of spring. The first day of the Bohag Bihu is called Goru Bihu.

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