Question

Which of the following folk dances is from Punjab?
1. Bagurumba
2. Lezim
3. Nati
4. Giddha

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Giddha

The correct answer is Giddha.

• Giddha is a popular folk dance of women in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.
• The dance is often considered derived from the ancient dance known as the ring dance and is just as energetic as bhangra.
• Other important dances of Punjab: Bhangra, Daff, Luddi, Jhumar, Jaago, Dhamal.

• Bagurumba: 
  • Folk dance of indigenous Bodo tribe in Assam and Northeast India.
  • The Bagurumba dance is accepted as the main traditional dance of Bodo people.
  • Other important dances of Assam: Bihu dance, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal.
• Lezim:
  • Folk dance form, from the state of Maharashtra.
  • Other important dances of Maharashtra: Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Gafa, Dahikala.
• Nati:
  • Folk dance form from the state of Himachal Pradesh.
  • This dance is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest folk dance.
  • Other important dances of Himachal Pradesh: Dangi, Chham dance, Jhora, Jhali.