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GK QUESTION#94

Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding Indian Folk Dances?

  1. Panthi dance of Chhattisgarh is associated with the Satnami community and features devotional hymns dedicated to Guru Ghasidas.
  2. Gotipua dance of Odisha primarily depicts the stories of Shiva and Parvati.
  3. Kalbelia dance of Rajasthan often uses serpent metaphors in its songs and movements.
  4. Tippani dance of Gujarat traditionally evolved as a work-song performed while pounding floors in groups.
  1. A1 only
  2. B2 onlyCorrect answer
  3. C3 only
  4. D4 only
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B. 2 only

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Statement 2 is incorrect: Gotipua performances from Odisha portray themes associated with Krishna and Radha, rather than primarily Shiva and Parvati. Panthi is linked to Guru Ghasidas and the Satnami community; Kalbelia uses serpent imagery; Tippani developed from collective floor-pounding work.

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