Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Assam.

Key Points

• Bihu is a popular dance form of Assam.
• It is performed in a group by both men and women.
• There is primarily three Bihu festival that is popular in Assam namely kongali Bihu, Rongali Bihu and Bhogali Bihu.
• The Bihu dance is performed during the Rongali Bihu.
• Rongali Bihu is the merriest of all the Bihu festivals it marks the beginning of the spring season.

Additional Information

• Cheraw dance is a traditional dance form of Mizoram.
• Gambhira dance is a traditional dance form of West Bengal.
• Jata-Jatin is a traditional dance form of Bihar.

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The correct answer is Bihar

Important Points

• Mahabodhi Temple is a Buddhist temple which is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
• It was built by Emperor Ashoka.
• It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely from bricks.
• It was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2002.

The correct answer is Fatehpur Sikri.

• Akbar commissioned the construction of a white marble tomb for Shaikh Salim Chishti next to the majestic Friday mosque at Fatehpur Sikri.
• The Mosque is also known as Jama Masjid.
• The gateway to this tomb is known as Buland Darwaza (The door of victory).
• It was built in 1602 A.D. to commemorate Akbar's victory over Gujarat.
• Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture.

Additional Information

• The city Fatehpur Sikri itself was founded as the capital of the Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar.
• It served this role from 1571 to 1585.
• Akbar abandoned it due to a campaign in Punjab and was later completely abandoned in 1610. 
• Fatehpur Sikri is currently a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh.

The correct option is Odisha.

Key Points

• Konark Festival
  • It is also known as the Konark Dance Festival 
  • It is held in the backdrop of the famous UNESCO site of Konark Sun Temple, Odisha in the month of December.
  • Many dance performers across the nation come here to participate.
  • Sand-art festival also happens at this time at Chandrabagha beach.

Additional Information

• Hampi festival or Vijay Festival (named after Vijaynagar empire) is held in the backdrop of Virupaksha temple, Hampi, Karnataka.
• Ellora festival is a dance festival held in the backdrop of Ajanta & Ellora caves in Maharashtra.
• Rajgir Festival is a dance festival held in Rajgir, Bihar.

Important Points

• These dance festivals help in maintaining the rich & diversified culture and also support tourism, local haats(markets).

The correct answer is Kerala.

• Ottamthullal is an art form performed only in Kerala.
• The meaning of Ottamthullal is 'poor man's Kathakali'.
• Kunchan Nambiar created this dance form, as an alternative to the Chakyar koothu.
• To protest against the prevalent socio-political structure and prejudices of the society, Kunchan Nambiar used it as a medium.
• Now it is a famous folk art presented in the temples of Kerala.
• Some other dance forms of Kerala:
  • Theyyam
  • Thiruvathirakali
  • Chakyar Koothu
  • Koodiyattam
  • Kathakali(Classical)
  • Mohiniattam(Classical).