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The Buiya dance, performed by the Digaru Mishmi tribe, is associated with which state?
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Answer: Option C — Arunachal Pradesh
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The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh. Buiya is a folk dance of the Digaru Mishmi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. The Mishmis live in the eastern part of the state, mainly in the Lohit, Anjaw and Dibang Valley districts, and they are divided into three main groups: the Idu (Idu Mishmi), the Digaru (Taraon) and the Miju (Kaman).
The Buiya dance is performed by the Digaru Mishmis for entertainment, prosperity and the well-being of the community. It is performed on festive occasions, such as the Tamladu festival, and at community gatherings and celebrations. The dancers, both men and women, form lines or circles and move with rhythmic, swaying movements, often holding hands or linking arms. They wear the traditional dress of the Mishmis, including the distinctive black and white or brightly coloured woven garments, beaded necklaces and silver ornaments. The dance is accompanied by songs and the beat of drums and gongs. Tamladu, the most important festival of the Digaru Mishmis, is celebrated in February to pray to the gods for protection from natural calamities and for the welfare of the people and the crops.
Arunachal Pradesh is home to more than 25 major tribes, each with its own dances and festivals. Other important dances of the state include Bardo Chham (a masked dance of the Sherdukpen tribe), Ponung (a dance of the Adi women during the Solung festival), Tapu (a war dance of the Adi), Aji Lamu and the Yak dance (of the Monpa tribe), Rikhampada (of the Nyishi tribe) and Popir (of the Galo tribe).
About the other options:
- Assam is known for Bihu, Sattriya and Bagurumba.
- Nagaland is known for Chang Lo, Zeliang and Changai.
- Sikkim is known for Chu Faat, Maruni and Tashi Sabdo.
- None of these is associated with the Buiya dance.
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Link the Mishmi tribe with Arunachal Pradesh, the Buiya dance and the Tamladu festival. Arunachal Pradesh dances are usually asked with the name of the tribe, so learn the main tribe-dance pairs.💬 Discussions on this question
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Indian dance forms are one of the most frequently tested areas of static GK. This topic covers the eight classical dances recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi (Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam and Sattriya), the folk and tribal dances of every state, and related terms such as mudra, abhinaya, lasya and tandava. Most questions ask which state a dance belongs to, which community performs it, or which feature identifies a classical style. Learn the classical dances with their state and one signature feature each, such as the face make-up of Kathakali or the brass plate of Kuchipudi. For folk dances, group them state by state, since exams often list three or four dances and ask for the common state. Watch for dances shared by more than one state, such as Chhau, which has three styles. Practise the Indian dance forms questions below, written in the style of the general awareness sections of exams such as SSC, banking, railways, CUET GAT, MAH CET and CLAT. Each question comes with a detailed explanation that adds related facts, so every question helps you revise more than one point.