UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-2

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    Consider the following statements regarding Kalbelia dance.
    1. Famous dance forms of Rajasthan, performed by the Kalbelia snake charmers community.
    2. In 2010, the Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan were declared a part of its intangible heritage list by the UNESCO.
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

    A)  Only 1             

    B)  Only 2            

    C)  Both 1 and 2                

    D)  Neither1nor 2

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Kalbelia or Kabeliya is one of the most sensuous dance forms of Rajasthan, performed by a tribe of the same name. Both men and women in the tribe participate in this activity to celebrate joyful occasions. The Kalbelia have a reputation for composing lyrics spontaneously and improvising songs during performances. These songs and dances are part of an oral tradition that is handed down generations and for which there are neither texts nor training manuals. In 2010, the Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan were declared a part of its intangible heritage list by the UNESCO.


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