Correct option is A
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Valar Dance is a unique folk dance of Rajasthan performed without any musical instrument. Instead, the rhythm and beats are maintained by clapping and foot movements. This dance is mostly performed in tribal communities and represents traditional storytelling and expressions.
Unlike other Rajasthani dances, Valar does not require drums, string instruments, or other musical accompaniments. The dancers themselves create the rhythm through coordinated body movements, foot tapping, and claps.
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· Valar Dance is a rare Rajasthani folk dance performed without musical instruments.
· It is mainly practiced by tribal groups in Rajasthan.
· The dance relies on clapping, rhythmic foot movements, and group synchronization.
· Most other folk dances of Rajasthan use instruments like dhol, manjira, and nagara.
· The dance form is passed down orally, with no written records.
Additional Knowledge
1. Valar Dance – Correct Answer
· Performed without musical instruments.
· Rhythm is created through claps and foot movements.
2. Ghoomar Dance – Incorrect
· One of the most famous folk dances of Rajasthan.
· Uses musical instruments like dhol, nagara, and manjira.
3. Changa Dance – Incorrect
· Performed with the Changa (a type of drum instrument).
· Uses musical accompaniment, unlike Valar.
4. Terah Taal Dance – Incorrect
· A devotional dance performed by Kamad community women.
· Uses manjira (cymbals) and other musical instruments.