The women of which tribe perform the traditional folk dance called Chakri?

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 09 Dec 2022 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Kanjar.

Key Points

Chakri Dance
- Chakri dance is one of the famous folk dances that are performed by the women of Rajasthan.
- Chakri is the dance of the tribe called Kanjars.
- Popular in area of Kota and Baran district of Rajasthan.
- The unique factor of the Chakri dance is that this is purely performed by the women of Rajasthan.

Additional Information

List of folk dances from different states:-

State	Folk Dance
Andhra Pradesh	Kuchipudi, Vilasini Natyam, Andhra Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.
Assam	Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
Bihar	Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia.
Gujarat	Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun.
Himachal Pradesh	Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi.
Chhattisgarh	Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini.
Jharkhand	Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach.
Manipur	Dol Cholam, Thang-Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Khubak Ishii, Lou Sha.
Madhya Pradesh	Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch.