Folk Dances of Meghalaya

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Which folk dance of Meghalaya is performed by women during festivals and special occasions?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Ka Shad Mastieh

  4. Nongkrem Dance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ka Shad Mastieh is a traditional folk dance performed by Khasi women during festivals and special occasions. It is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate footwork.

The Shad Nongkrem festival is associated with which tribe of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Jaintia

  4. Bhoi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shad Nongkrem festival is an annual festival celebrated by the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya. It is held to honor the goddess Ka Blei Synshar and to pray for good harvest and prosperity.

Which folk dance of Meghalaya is performed by men and women in a circle, holding hands and moving in a clockwise direction?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Ka Shad Mastieh

  4. Nongkrem Dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wangala is a traditional folk dance performed by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. It is characterized by its energetic movements and lively music.

The Nongkrem Dance is performed during which festival in Meghalaya?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Ka Shad Mastieh

  4. Bhoi Dance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nongkrem Dance is a traditional folk dance performed during the Shad Nongkrem festival, which is an annual festival celebrated by the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya.

Which folk dance of Meghalaya is performed by men and women in pairs, holding hands and moving in a synchronized manner?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Ka Shad Mastieh

  4. Bhoi Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhoi Dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the Bhoi tribe of Meghalaya. It is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate footwork.

The Shad Suk Mynsiem festival is associated with which tribe of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Jaintia

  4. War


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Shad Suk Mynsiem festival is an annual festival celebrated by the Jaintia tribe of Meghalaya. It is held to honor the goddess Ka Blei Synshar and to pray for good harvest and prosperity.

Which folk dance of Meghalaya is performed by men and women in a line, holding hands and moving in a synchronized manner?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Ka Shad Mastieh

  4. Jaintia Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jaintia Dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the Jaintia tribe of Meghalaya. It is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate footwork.

The Wangala festival is associated with which tribe of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Jaintia

  4. War


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Wangala festival is an annual festival celebrated by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. It is held to honor the goddess Ka Blei Synshar and to pray for good harvest and prosperity.

Which folk dance of Meghalaya is performed by men and women in a circle, holding hands and moving in a counter-clockwise direction?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Ka Shad Mastieh

  4. War Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

War Dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the War tribe of Meghalaya. It is characterized by its energetic movements and lively music.

The Nongkrem Dance is performed during which festival in Meghalaya?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Ka Shad Mastieh

  4. Bhoi Dance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nongkrem Dance is a traditional folk dance performed during the Shad Nongkrem festival, which is an annual festival celebrated by the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya.

Which folk dance of Meghalaya is performed by men and women in pairs, holding hands and moving in a synchronized manner?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Ka Shad Mastieh

  4. Bhoi Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhoi Dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the Bhoi tribe of Meghalaya. It is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate footwork.

The Shad Suk Mynsiem festival is associated with which tribe of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Jaintia

  4. War


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Shad Suk Mynsiem festival is an annual festival celebrated by the Jaintia tribe of Meghalaya. It is held to honor the goddess Ka Blei Synshar and to pray for good harvest and prosperity.

Which folk dance of Meghalaya is performed by men and women in a line, holding hands and moving in a synchronized manner?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Ka Shad Mastieh

  4. Jaintia Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jaintia Dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the Jaintia tribe of Meghalaya. It is characterized by its graceful movements and intricate footwork.

The Wangala festival is associated with which tribe of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Jaintia

  4. War


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Wangala festival is an annual festival celebrated by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya. It is held to honor the goddess Ka Blei Synshar and to pray for good harvest and prosperity.

Which folk dance of Meghalaya is performed by men and women in a circle, holding hands and moving in a counter-clockwise direction?

  1. Wangala

  2. Shad Nongkrem

  3. Ka Shad Mastieh

  4. War Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

War Dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the War tribe of Meghalaya. It is characterized by its energetic movements and lively music.

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