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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2026General Studies
Question
Which of the following statements uniquely identifies the 'Loor' dance of Haryana?
Options
- A It is a martial dance performed exclusively by men holding swords and shields during the festival of Dussehra.
- B It is a female-exclusive dance performed during the Holi festival, characterized by questions and answers in a singing format.
- C It is performed by the devotees of Shiva during the month of Sawan, involving rapid spinning movements.
- D It is a slow, rhythmic dance performed to mourn the departure of a bride from her maternal home.
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Correct Answer
B It is a female-exclusive dance performed during the Holi festival, characterized by questions and answers in a singing format.
Model Answer
Loor dance
- Loor is a folk dance of the women of the Bangar and Bagar areas of Haryana, performed in the month of Phalgun from Holi to the beginning of the sowing season, and it celebrates the arrival of spring and the new harvest.
- The women form two groups which sing in a question and answer form, one group putting a question through a song and the other replying, and men do not take part in it. Hence, option B is correct.
- The word loor is said to be derived from the local word for a girl, or from lur meaning the seed of the harvest.
- The Khoria, Ghoomar and Gugga are the other well known folk dances of the women of Haryana, while Dhamal, Phag and Chhathi are performed by men.