Question

Identify the folk dances from the followings :
A. Karagattam

B. Dhanagar

C. Karma

D. Bihu

E. Kuchipudi
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A, B, D only
• B. A, E, B, D only
• C. A, B, C, D only
• D. A, B, C only

Hint:

Examples of Indian Folk Dances: \[ \text{Karagattam} \rightarrow \text{Tamil Nadu} \] \[ \text{Bihu} \rightarrow \text{Assam} \] \[ \text{Karma} \rightarrow \text{Tribal Folk Dance} \] \[ \text{Kuchipudi} \] is a: \[ \text{Classical Dance Form} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Folk dances are traditional dance forms performed by local communities during festivals, rituals, celebrations, and social gatherings. They reflect regional culture, customs, occupations, and traditions of the people.

Step 1: Identify the folk dances listed in the question.
\[ \text{Karagattam} \] is a folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed balancing decorated pots on the head. \[ \text{Dhanagar} \] is a traditional folk dance associated with the shepherd community of Maharashtra. \[ \text{Karma} \] is a tribal folk dance popular in central and eastern India. \[ \text{Bihu} \] is a famous folk dance of Assam performed during the Bihu festival. Thus: \[ A,\ B,\ C,\ D \] are folk dances.

Step 2: Identify the dance form that is not a folk dance.
\[ \text{Kuchipudi} \] is not a folk dance. It is a: \[ \text{Classical Dance Form of Andhra Pradesh} \] Thus: \[ E \] is excluded.

Step 3: Select the correct combination.
The correct set of folk dances is: \[ A,\ B,\ C,\ D \]

Step 4: Compare with the given options.
Among the given choices: \[ (A)\ A,B,D \] \[ (B)\ A,E,B,D \] \[ (C)\ A,B,C,D \] \[ (D)\ A,B,C \] the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{A,B,C,D} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(C)}} \]