Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

'Ummatt-aat' is a folk dance form performed in __________.

Options:

Kasauli

Coorg 

Itanagar

Gangtok

Correct Answer:

Coorg 

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Coorg

'Ummatt-aat' is a folk dance form performed by the Kodava women of Coorg (Kodagu), a district in Karnataka, India.

The dance is performed in a circular motion with a swinging rhythm. The dancers hold brass cymbals in their hands and wear traditional Kodava attire.

'Ummatt-aat' is usually performed on festive occasions such as Ugadi, Deepavali, and Sankranti, and on other occasions important to the Kodava people.