West Bengal - Study Mode

[#876] Which newly constructed national highway passing through West Bengal runs upto Bhutan border?
Correct Answer

(B) NH317A

Explanation

Solution: NH317A starts from its junction with NH317 near Hasimara connecting Jaigaon in the state of West Bengal and terminates at Indo/Bhutan Border.

[#877] Dhali dance is originated and developed during the reign of
Correct Answer

(B) Raja Pratapaditya

Explanation

Solution: Dhali dance was originated and developed during the reign of Raja Pratapaditya.

[#878] Collection of Rabindranath Tagore's song is known as
Correct Answer

(C) Gitabitan

Explanation

Solution: Dhrupas and Baul styles predominate in Tagore's devotional songs, while his other somngs make liberal use of Tappa style. All the songs, more than 2000 written by Rabindranath Tagore are contained in a book called Gitabitan.

[#879] Chhokra dance is performed by which of the following aged group people of the community?
Correct Answer

(B) Youth

Explanation

Solution: Chhokra dance featured youths playing the roles of women on alkap songs. Young boys dresses as girls take part in this dance as in the Ghatu dance.

[#880] Chhokra dance is a thematic representation of which of the following ancient epic Gods?
Correct Answer

(C) Krishna and Radha

Explanation

Solution: The story of Radha and Kru=ishna is a popular theme of Chhokra dance form.