Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following folk dances is primarily performed in the Indian state of Bihar?

Options:

Ghoomar

Kalbeliya

Bidesia

Kummatti

Correct Answer:

Bidesia

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Bidesia

  • The Dance from Bidesia is very renowned among the locals in the state of Bihar. This dance is popularly known for its unique theme, which talks about social issues, contradictory topics and conflict between traditional and modern lifestyles.
  • The dance form Bidesia is one of the traditional dances of the state, which originated in a twentieth-century folk theatre.
  • In some performances, men and women both participate but in some only men participate. If only men are participating in a performance they do the role of both male and female characters. To represent women men used to wear long artificial hair and a saree.
  • The plays are based on social issues like poverty, the condition of women in their households and the roots of the emotions we fight with every day.