SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

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: -The most popular dances of the state are Rakshasa (demon), Kayang, Bakayang, the Bnayangchu, the Jataru Kayang, Chohara, Shand and Shabu, Lang-dar-ma, Nati, Jhanjhar, Jhoor, Gi, and Rasa.

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: -Kayang Mala Dance The Kayang Mala or the Garland Dance is one of the most famous dance forms of Himachal Pradesh. It derives its name from the garland formed by the dancers by weaving their arms in a criss-cross pattern and each dancer becomes a bead or a part of what goes on to be a truly alluring formation.

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