Question

In which folk tradition, the community catches snakes?

• A. Kalbelia
• B. Chaunfla
• C. Dollu Kunitha
• D. Rauf

Hint:

Think of the snake charmer community of Rajasthan.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the question.
We need the folk tradition linked to a community that catches snakes. So we look for the name tied to snake charmers.

Step 2: Check Kalbelia.
Kalbelia is a community of Rajasthan who traditionally catch snakes and trade in snake venom. Their dance mimics a snake's movements and is on the UNESCO list of intangible heritage. So option 1 is right.

Step 3: Check Chaunfla.
Chaunfla is a folk dance and song form of Uttarakhand, also found in Haryana, performed by couples in groups in the festival season. It has no link to snakes. So option 2 is wrong.

Step 4: Check Dollu Kunitha.
Dollu Kunitha is a drum dance of Karnataka by the Kuruba community, danced while beating large drums. It has no link to snakes. So option 3 is wrong.

Step 5: Check Rauf.
Rauf is a Kashmiri folk dance performed by women at Eid and other festivals, in two rows. It has no link to snakes. So option 4 is wrong.

Final Answer:
The community that catches snakes belongs to the Kalbelia tradition, which is option 1. \[ \boxed{\text{Kalbelia}} \]