Jharkhand GK MCQ Question and Answer | State Gk MCQ

The Hunting Dance of the Santhals who live in the hilly plateaus of the Chhota Nagpur region of the Santhal Parganas of Jharkhand is known as the Hunta Dance. This powerful dance requires a lot of strength and vigour and is performed only by men. The dance depicts the act of preparing for the hunt with bows and arrows, stalking the animal and finally killing it.

Domkach is a tribal folk dance of Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand. In Bihar, Domkach dance is performed in Mithila and Bhojpur regions. In Jharkhand, it is Nagpuri folk dance. The women and men of groom's and bridegroom's family perform this dance during all major marriage ceremonies.

Santhali is a very popular folk dance of Jharkhand. It is a group dance performed by Santhal tribes of Jharkhand. It is similar to bamboo folk dance of Assam and Mizoram.

The themes for Chhau dances include local legends, folklore and episodes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata and other abstract themes.

Phagua is actually a traditional song sung in Holi. It is a folk song originally sung in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar. These songs are sung by people in groups to the tune of dholak and manjire.

Santhal tribe is famous for santhali folk dance.

Phagua is actually a traditional song sung in Holi in the month of Phagun. It is a folk song originally sung in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar. These songs are sung by people in groups to the tune of dholak and manjire.