Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II:

LIST-I (Folk Traditions)	LIST-II (States)
A. Lavani B. Heer C. Jatra D. Bihu	I. West Bengal II. Maharashtra III. Assam IV. Punjab

• A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• B. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• C. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
• D. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Hint:

Bihu is always Assam, and Lavani is always Maharashtra. Finding these two common links helps solve almost any state-culture match question.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: India's folk traditions are deeply rooted in regional culture, music, and seasonal festivities.

Step 1: Matching the Traditions to States.

• A. Lavani $\leftrightarrow$ II: A popular folk dance/song genre of Maharashtra, known for its powerful rhythm and traditional attire (Nauvari saree).
• B. Heer $\leftrightarrow$ IV: A traditional folk song genre of Punjab, most famously associated with the tragic romance of *Heer-Ranjha*.
• C. Jatra $\leftrightarrow$ I: A popular folk theatre form in West Bengal and Odisha, historically involving traveling performance troupes.
• D. Bihu $\leftrightarrow$ III: The most important folk festival and dance of Assam, celebrated to mark the changing seasons and harvest.

Step 2: Conclusion.
The correct matching is A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III.