Which one of the following cultural programs is not a specialty of Uttar…

2016

Which one of the following cultural programs is not a specialty of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. A.

    Bihu

  2. B.

    rasia

  3. C.

    drama

  4. D.

    Qawwaali

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Correct answer: A

Bihu is the correct answer because it is a traditional folk dance and festival primarily associated with Assam, not Uttar Pradesh. It celebrates the Assamese New Year and is deeply rooted in the agrarian culture of that northeastern state. In contrast, Rasia is a folk dance from Uttar Pradesh depicting the divine love of Radha and Krishna. Drama, particularly in forms like Nautanki, is a significant cultural specialty of Uttar Pradesh with a rich theatrical tradition. Qawwaali, the devotional Sufi music genre, also has strong historical roots in Uttar Pradesh, especially in cities like Lucknow and Varanasi. Therefore, among the given options, Bihu is the only cultural program that does not originate from or represent a specialty of Uttar Pradesh.

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