Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following dances is popularly known as the Gotipua Dance?

Options:

Garba

Bandha Nritya

Bhangra

Lavani

Correct Answer:

Bandha Nritya

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Bandha Nritya

The dance popularly known as the Gotipua Dance is Bandha Nritya.

  • Gotipua literally translates to "single boy" in the Odia language.
  • The dance is performed by young boys dressed as females to depict stories from epics and the lives of Lord Krishna and Radha.
  • It is considered a precursor to the classical Odissi dance form.