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GK QUESTION#309

Consider the following statements regarding the Dumhal folk dance of Kashmir:

  1. The Dumhal is performed exclusively by the Wattal community, who first plant a ceremonial banner before starting the dance.
  2. This dance is primarily associated with celebrating apple harvests in southern Kashmir.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. AOnly 2
  2. BOnly 1Correct answer
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2
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B. Only 1

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Explanation

Only 1 is correct. Dumhal is a traditional Kashmiri folk dance performed exclusively by men of the Wattal community, who begin the performance by planting a ceremonial banner. It is not specifically associated with apple harvest celebrations.

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