Famous Folk dancer Gulabo Sapera was conferred Padma Shri award for her contribution to which of the following dance
forms?
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SSC CHSL 31st May 2022 Shift-3
Terah Tali
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Correct Answer: Option 2: Kalbeliya
- Gulabo Sapera was conferred the Padma Shri award for her contribution to Kalbeliya, a traditional dance form of the Kalbeliya community of Rajasthan.
- Option 1: Terah Tali
- Terah Tali is a devotional dance performed by the Kamada tribes of Rajasthan.
- It involves the dancers tying metallic cymbals to various parts of their bodies, creating intricate rhythms.
- Option 2: Kalbeliya
- Kalbeliya dance is characterized by its fluid, sensuous movements, imitating the serpentine motions of a snake.
- It is part of the cultural expression of the Kalbeliya nomadic tribes of Rajasthan.
- Option 3: Ghoomar
- Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, typically performed by women during celebrations and festivals.
- Option 4: Bhavai
- Bhavai is a genre of folk theatre and dance prevalent in Rajasthan, known for its dramatic storytelling and balancing acts.
Gulabo Sapera is renowned for popularizing Kalbeliya internationally.
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