Question

Hallisaka is a group dance native to ______.
1. Goa
2. Gujarat
3. Rajasthan
4. Maharashtra

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Gujarat

The correct answer is Gujarat.

• The origin of the Hallisaka dance is traced to the Harivamsa Purana.
• It is a form of group dance, which is performed by both males and females.

STATE	FOLK DANCES
Goa	Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, Tarangamel, Koli, Gonph, Tonnya mell.
Gujarat	Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.
Maharashtra	Gafa, Lavani, Nakata, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada, Koli, Lezim.
Assam	Bihu, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Natpuja, Maharas, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai.
Madhya Pradesh	Aada, Khada Nach, Selabhadoni, Maanch, Phulpati, Grida.
Bihar	Bakho-Bakhain, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia, Jata-Jatin, Panwariya.
Rajasthan	Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Ghapal, Kalbeliya.