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Folk Dances by State – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

Indian folk dances matched to their states, from Bhangra and Giddha in Punjab to Lavani in Maharashtra, Cheraw in Mizoram and UNESCO-listed forms like Kalbelia and Ramman.

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Questions
50
Duration
25 min
Marks
50

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Attempts
100
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About this test

Indian Folk Dances State Wise: Level 1 GK Practice Quiz with Answers

Matching folk dances to their states is the core skill this Level 1 Art and Culture quiz builds. The set covers dances from Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, the north-east and the south, along with festivals and communities linked to them. Aptitude360 explains every answer, so each question also teaches a fact you can revise later.

Folk dances and states covered in this set

  • North and west India: Bhangra, Giddha, Kalbelia, Ghoomar, Garba, Dandiya Raas and Lavani
  • Hill regions: Rouf of Kashmir, Choliya of Kumaon and Ramman of the Garhwal Himalayas
  • Central and east India: Jawara, Matki, Raut Nacha, Karma, Dalkhai and Jhumair
  • North-east: Bihu, Cheraw, Hojagiri, Wangala and Sankirtana
  • South India and Goa: Dollu Kunitha, Yakshagana, Theyyam, Mudiyettu, Pinnal Kolattam, Fugdi and Dekhni

Key concepts for state-wise folk dance questions

  • Festival links, such as Garba with Navratri and Bohag Bihu with the Assamese new year
  • Communities behind dances, such as the Kuruba with Dollu Kunitha and the Garo with Wangala
  • Instruments and props, such as the dholki in Lavani, sticks in Dandiya and ropes in Pinnal Kolattam
  • Indian folk forms on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, such as Kalbelia, Ramman, Mudiyettu and Sankirtana

Revision tips for folk dances by state

  • Revise region by region, finishing the north-east states as one group
  • Keep a separate short list of the UNESCO-inscribed forms and their states
  • Pair each dance with one clue word, such as serpent for Kalbelia or bamboo for Cheraw

Who should take this Level 1 quiz

It suits SSC, banking, railway and state exam aspirants starting static GK, who need a first pass through state-wise folk dances before the harder levels.

FAQs about Folk Dances by State – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

Which folk dance is performed during Navratri?
Garba of Gujarat is mainly danced during Navratri, usually in a circle around an image of the Goddess. Dandiya Raas, danced with sticks, is also performed during this festival.
Kalbelia dance belongs to which state?
Kalbelia belongs to Rajasthan and is also called the sapera or snake charmer dance because its movements resemble a serpent.
Folk dances of the north-east state wise list
Bihu belongs to Assam, Cheraw to Mizoram, Hojagiri to Tripura, Wangala to Meghalaya and Sankirtana to Manipur.
Lavani is the folk dance of which state?
Lavani is the most popular folk dance of Maharashtra. It is performed to the beats of the dholki.

Test structure

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SectionQuestionsTime
Folk Dances by State GK Level 15025 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

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Every question with your answer, the right one, the working, and the video where there is one.

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