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From which of the following English words is the name ‘Bhangra’ derived in the context of Bhangra Dance? |
Hemp Rhythm Style Movement |
Rhythm |
The correct answer is Option (1) - Hemp The word Bhangra is derived in the context of Bhangra Dance, from the word hemp. The dance was associated primarily with the spring harvest festival Baisakhi, and it is from one of the major products of the harvest-bhang (hemp). The term bhangra originally designated a particular dance performed by Sikh and Muslim men in the farming districts of the Punjab region of South Asia. |