Folk dances of Rajasthan MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Gair is a Rajasthani folk dance in which dhol, bankiya and thali are commonly associated as main instruments, especially in its vigorous group performance style. Ghudla is linked with a different festive folk tradition and is not identified here by this instrument set. Chang dance is centred on the chang drum, particularly around Holi. Dandiya is known for stick-based rhythmic movement, not for dhol, bankiya and thali as its defining instrument trio. The printed instrument combination points to Gair.

Kalbelia is a well-known Rajasthani folk dance tradition associated with the Kalbelia community, marked by flexible movements, black costume and serpent-like rhythm. UNESCO inscribed Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. The years 2008 and 2009 do not correspond to this inscription. The year 2011 is also later than the actual inclusion, so it cannot be the correct year for the list entry asked in the question.

Falku Bai is associated with Chari dance, a Rajasthan folk form in which dancers balance pots, often with lamps or fire, and perform graceful movements. Bhawai dance is better known for balancing several earthen pots and for acrobatic skill, but Falku Bai is not the asked association there. Kalbelia dance belongs to the Kalbelia community and is recognised for its serpentine movements. Terahtali dance is linked with the Kamad community and manjira-based seated performance, so it does not fit this named artist association.

Kacchi Ghodi is a well-known folk dance of Rajasthan, especially associated with wedding celebrations and festive marriage processions. Performers wear a dummy horse costume and dance to lively rhythms, often presenting martial or humorous themes. Navratra is mainly linked with devotional and regional forms such as Garba or Dandiya. Holi has its own seasonal folk performances, and Teej is connected with monsoon and women’s festive traditions. Among the given choices, marriages are the most appropriate occasion for Kacchi Ghodi.

The famous Nahar Dance tradition is associated with Mandal in Rajasthan and is traditionally traced to the period of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Mandal is therefore the keyed location. Chomu and Chaksu are historically known places in the Jaipur region, but they are not the standard association for this dance tradition. Kishangarh is better known for its painting tradition and princely history, not for the Nahar Dance referred to in the question.