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1. Jhanjhar is a famous folk song of

Correct : B
Explanation: "Jhanjhar" is a famous folk dance from the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is performed by both men and women wearing traditional, colorful clothing. The dance is performed at every festive occasion.

2. 'Mohana' is a famous folk song of

Correct : D
Explanation: "Mohana" is a famous folk song from Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. Other folk songs from Bilaspur include "Gangi", "Gambhari", "Baalo", and "Jhanjyuti".

3. Which of following dance is in Kullu district of HP ?

Correct : D
Explanation: Some of dance of Kullu are : Karthi, Naati, Droondu, Dharvedi, Dhili Pheti, Kharait etx.

4. Swang Tegi is a famous dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : B
Explanation: Swang Tegi is a popular dance form of Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a free dance performed during the Diwali festival, where dancers wear tiger masks carved from wood.

5. Lang-dar-ma is a dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : A
Explanation: The Lang-dar-ma dance is a famous masked dance that is mainly performed in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. The dance tells the story of the murder of the evil Tibetan emperor Lang Dar-Ma, who reigned from 838 to 841 CE.

6. Lavi which is celeberated in Himachal is a

Correct : B
Explanation: The Lavi Fair or Lavi Mela officially known as International Lavi Fair is fundamentally a trade fair held in Rampur Bushahr, Shimla.

7. Bakayang is dance of which district ?

Correct : C
Explanation: The Bakayang dance is a traditional folk dance from the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The dance is said to have originated in the Kinnaur region thousands of years ago.

8. Chohara is a dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : C
Explanation: The Chohara dance is a traditional folk dance performed by both men and women in the Kinnaur and Mahasu areas of Himachal Pradesh. It is performed at important festivals and auspicious events.

9. Birsu is famous dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : C
Explanation: The Birsu song is sung in praise of Mahasu devta, who is worshipped in the upper Shimla hills, Kinnaur, and Sirmaur. The dance is said to have originated in the Kinnaur region of Himachal Pradesh and has a history dating back thousands of years.

10. Demon (Rakshasa) is dance of which district in HP ?

Correct : D
Explanation: The Demon (Rakshasa) Dance, also known as the Chhambha Dance, originated in the Kinnaur region of Himachal Pradesh. The dance is performed with demon masks and represents the attack of demons on crops and their ritual pursuit by the forces of good.

11. Chhanak Chhaam is dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : A
Explanation : The Chham Chhank dance is performed by the Lamas of the Lahul Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh. The dance is a ceremonial tribute to the Buddha and is performed every three years during the Chakhar festival. The dancers wear a traditional headgear called Chhank, which gives the dance its name.

12. Losar Shona Chuksam is dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : C
Explanation: Losar Shona Chuksam is a folk dance from the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The dance is performed by local girls dressed in traditional attire. The dance's knee movements mimic the motion of farmers sowing seeds.

13. Kayang folk dance is dance of which district of Himachal Pradesh ?

Correct : A
Explanation: The Kayang folk dance is associated with the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The dance is said to have originated in the Kinnaur region thousands of years ago.

14. Japro Dance is which district dance in HP ?

Correct : B
Explanation: The Japro dance is a traditional dance form from the Kinnaur region of Himachal Pradesh.

15. Dandras is a dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : B
Explanation: The Dandras dance is a traditional dance performed by the Gaddi tribe of the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The Gaddi are a nomadic shepherd tribe from the Bharmaur region. The dance is performed with small sticks and can last for hours.

16. Thoda dance is dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : C
Explanation: Thoda is a warrior dance performed by the Rajputs in the districts of Sirmour, Shimla, and Solan of Himachal Pradesh. It is a traditional folk dance of Shimla.

17. Rasa is a dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : A
Explanation: The Jhoori, Rasa Dance, Burah, Gee, Padua are dances of Sirmaur.

18. Swang Tegi is a famous dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : B
Explanation: Swang Tegi is a popular dance form of Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a free dance performed during the Diwali festival, where dancers wear tiger masks carved from wood.

19. Lang-dar-ma is a dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : A
Explanation: The Lang-dar-ma dance is a famous masked dance that is mainly performed in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. The dance tells the story of the murder of the evil Tibetan emperor Lang Dar-Ma, who reigned from 838 to 841 CE.

20. Shunto is a dance of which district of HP ?

Correct : D
Explanation: Shunto is a dance performed by the people of the Lahaul and Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh during the winter season.
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