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Statewise GK · Q862

Punjab GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 862

Q862

The most famous Folk dance for women in which women enact verses called Bolis and folk poetry.

A.
Bhangra
B.
Giddha
Answer
C.
Jhumar
D.
Luddi

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Giddha dance form is generally performed by the Punjabi women during special occasions like marriages, birth of a son and festivals like teeyan, etc. During performing Giddha, the leader of the chorus sings a boli, repeated by other participants, which are accompanied by the beat of the dholak, gharah and taliyan (clapping).