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What feature of the 'Kariyala' folk drama indicates its ancient origin, possibly dating back to the 5th century B.C.?

A. The torch-lit akhara

B. The characters' dress code

C. A mention in Panini's Ashtadhyayi

D. The improvisational dialogues

Answer: Option C

The word 'Kariyala' finds a mention in Panini's Ashtadhyayi, suggesting that this form of drama could date as far back as the 5th century B.C.

Discussion

1

Which dance form of Himachal Pradesh is known for being performed by men in freestyle to the beat of a chosen instrument?

A. Kayang

B. Burah

C. Bonyangchu

D. Ghughti

2

Which dance involves dancers holding torches (mashals) and shouting 'Bali Jooo aesi bishu'?

A. Burah

B. Kayang

C. Ghughti

D. Betsu

3

Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh is performed by the Buddhist people of Lahaul, Spiti, and Upper Kinnaur?

A. Ghughti

B. Burah

C. Masked Lamas Dance

D. Betsu

4

In the Burah dance, who performs the sweet notes of the shehnai?

A. Young boys

B. Musicians

C. Womenfolk

D. Priests

5

Which dance form is most popular in the Kinnaur region and is known for the Romeo and Juliet of Himachal?

A. Kayang

B. Burah

C. Betsu

D. Naati

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What feature of the 'Kariyala' folk drama indicates its ancient origin, possibly dating back to the 5th century B.C.?

1

Which dance form of Himachal Pradesh is known for being performed by men in freestyle to the beat of a chosen instrument?

2

Which dance involves dancers holding torches (mashals) and shouting 'Bali Jooo aesi bishu'?

3

Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh is performed by the Buddhist people of Lahaul, Spiti, and Upper Kinnaur?

4

In the Burah dance, who performs the sweet notes of the shehnai?

5

Which dance form is most popular in the Kinnaur region and is known for the Romeo and Juliet of Himachal?

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What feature of the 'Kariyala' folk drama indicates its ancient origin, possibly dating back to the 5th century B.C.?

1 Which dance form of Himachal Pradesh is known for being performed by men in freestyle to the beat of a chosen instrument?

2 Which dance involves dancers holding torches (mashals) and shouting 'Bali Jooo aesi bishu'?

3 Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh is performed by the Buddhist people of Lahaul, Spiti, and Upper Kinnaur?

4 In the Burah dance, who performs the sweet notes of the shehnai?

5 Which dance form is most popular in the Kinnaur region and is known for the Romeo and Juliet of Himachal?

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1

Which dance form of Himachal Pradesh is known for being performed by men in freestyle to the beat of a chosen instrument?

2

Which dance involves dancers holding torches (mashals) and shouting 'Bali Jooo aesi bishu'?

3

Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh is performed by the Buddhist people of Lahaul, Spiti, and Upper Kinnaur?

4

In the Burah dance, who performs the sweet notes of the shehnai?

5

Which dance form is most popular in the Kinnaur region and is known for the Romeo and Juliet of Himachal?