Question

To which of the following states can the popular tribal and traditional dance of Dhemsa be attributed to?

1. Odisha
2. Tripura
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Maharashtra

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Odisha

The correct answer is Odisha.

• The Gadaba tribe is popular for its tribal dance known as the Dhemsa. It is performed in groups on all kinds of special occasions.
• The tribe celebrates its joys and cope with sorrows through this folk dance.
• The Gadabas are an ethnic group from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. They are one of the earliest settlers in the region.
• The community’s name, Gadaba, means ‘a man carrying weight on his shoulders’.
• The main occupations are cattle-rearing, hunting, and agriculture. They speak the Austro-Asiatic language called Gutob and the Dravidian language called Ollari.

State	Famous Dances
Tripura	Hojagiri
Himachal Pradesh	Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi, etc.
Maharashtra	Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada, etc.