Consider the following statements 1. Kud dance is performed to honour the gods ''Lok Devtas'' as a thanks giving ritual.

Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Kud dance is performed to honour the gods ''Lok Devtas'' as a thanks giving ritual.

2. It is practiced on festive occasions like Eid and Ramzan days.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. A. Only 1 (Correct answer)
2. B. Only 2
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer

Option A — Only 1

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Only 1.

Key Points

• Statement 1: Kud dance is performed to honour local gods (Lok Devtas) as a thanksgiving ritual by Dogra communities ✓.
• Statement 2: It is performed on Hindu festivals, NOT on Eid or Ramzan days ✗.
• Only Statement 1 is correct.

Additional Information

• Kud is a harvest-season folk dance of the Dogra region, performed at night in the middle and lower hills of Jammu to thank the Lok Devtas (local deities).
• It is danced by men and women together to the narsingha, chhaina, flute and drums, and can continue through the night.
• Other Jammu-region folk forms: Heren, Fumenie, Jagarana and Bhand Pather, the traditional folk theatre of Kashmir.
• The Kashmir Valley's best-known dance is Rouf, performed by women at Eid and in spring.