Question

Which regions are primarily associated with the folk theatre form Swang?

• A. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka
• B. Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh
• C. Punjab, Gujarat, and Maharashtra
• D. Assam, Manipur, and Tripura

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh

Swang Swang is a folk dance-theatre tradition found in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. It is regarded as one of the oldest folk theatre forms in India. The two main styles of Swang are Rohtak and Haathras. Nautanki and Tamasha both trace their origins to this folk dance theatre.