Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2008 GS-I UP Special
Question

This is related to the culture of dance:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Khyal and Baj Lucknow

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Khyal and Baj Lucknow”.
Khyāl is a folk-dance drama or thea in the Hindustani style that dates back to the 16th century.

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(Fairs) (Organised at)

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