Previous Year Question
Nautanki is a folk dance of which of the following states?
A.
Karnataka
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kerala
D.
Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
Nautanki is a famous folk-theatre tradition associated with Uttar Pradesh. It is a folk-theatre form combining music, singing, acting and dance. The Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Intangible Cultural Heritage listing associates Nautanki with Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Therefore, among the given options, Uttar Pradesh is correct.