Question

To which of the following regions is the dance form named 'Rasiya' traditionally associated?
1. Magahi 
2. Mithila
3. Awadh
4. Braj 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Braj 

The correct answer is Braj.

• Rasiya
  • It is a popular genre of Indian folk music from the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh.
  • The style of rasiya consists of multiple sub-genres and is performed in a variety of different contexts.
  • The term Rasiya refers to the male suitors or the god Krishna himself as depicted in the songs.

• Magahi Culture
  • It is the culture of the present-day Magadh region split between the states of Bihar and Jharkhand.
  • It is a Bihari group of Indo Aryan language.
• Mithila 
  • It is a region of present-day Bihar.
  • It is an ancient cultural region of southern Nepal and North India lying between the lower ranges of the Himalayas and the Ganges River.
• Awadh
  • It is now in present-day Uttar Pradesh and is known for its rich alluvial soils.