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[#156] The musical instrument Ektara is mainly used in
Correct Answer

(A) Baul song

Explanation

Solution: The musical instrument Ektara, also known as the gopijanra, is mainly used in Baul music.

[#157] The Lathi dance is performed by the youths which play with dangerous weapons like swords, bamboo sticks. The dance is performed on the occasion of
Correct Answer

(A) Muharram

Explanation

Solution: The Lathi dance is performed by the youths which play with dangerous weapons like swords, bamboo sticks. The dance is performed on the occasion of Muharram.
The Lathi dance is half dance and half sport.

[#158] The Kirtan dance is unique and has a characteristic of to be performed by whole village. Who gave the dance its unique and proper form?
Correct Answer

(D) Chaitanya Deva

Explanation

Solution: The Kirtan dance was given a proper and unique form by a very famous religious revivalist 'Chaitanya Deva'. The most important characteristic of this dance is that it is performed by the members of whole village without any distinction on the basis of caste, class and religion.

[#159] The Kirtan dance is the most common dance pattern performed in West Bengal. It is devoted to which of the following epic characters?
Correct Answer

(B) Lord Vishnu

Explanation

Solution: The Kirtan dance is devoted to the worship of Lord Vishnu.

[#160] The Khemta dance pattern is a most popular dance pattern of West Bengal. It is performed since last 30 to 40 years. It is performed on the occasion of
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Khemta dance is a devotional type of dance which is performed by professional female dancers. This form of dance is popular and performed during celebrations of birthdays and marriages.
It is alos performed during the popular festivals of Durga Puja and Dol Jatra.