Question

'Dandia' is a popular dance of
1. Punjab
2. Gujarat
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Maharashtra

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Gujarat

The correct answer is Gujarat.

• Dandia is a folk dance of Gujarat. It is also known as Dandiya raas or Raas.
• The folk dance is performed at the Navaratri festival.
• The dance is also performed in the Marwar region of Rajasthan.
• Dandiya Ras, Garba, Tippani Juriun, and Bhavai are the major folk dances of Gujrat.

• Major folk dances of states

State	Folk dances
Haryana	Phag, Jhumar, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor.
Rajasthan	Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Ghumar, Jhuma, Chakri, Suisini, Kalbeliya.
Maharashtra	Nakata, Lavani, Lezim, Koli, Gafa.
West Bengal	Kathi, Dhali, Baul, Keertan, Mahal.
Punjab	Giddha, Bhangra, Daff, Naqual.