Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

‘Povadas’ is a popular folk dance from the state of ______.

Options:

Maharashtra

Gujarat

Rajasthan

Kerala

Correct Answer:

Maharashtra

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - Maharashtra

'Pavadas' is a popular folk dance from the state of Maharashtra. Povadas are presented in the Marathi ballad form.  This dance form describes the events in the life of the great Maratha ruler, Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The other popular dance in Maharashtra is -Dhangari Gaja, Folk Dances, Koli Dance, Lavani Dance, and Tamasha.