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Select the INCORRECT statement from the following: (i) The 'Khunds' are the martial people of Kangra. (ii) The most popular dance of Kinnaur is 'Kayang'. (iii) 'Burah' is a famous group dance of Mandi. (iv) The Buddhist people of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur perform mask dances. Choose the right answer:

HPPSC · 2022 · GS1
Question:
Select the INCORRECT statement from the following: (i) The 'Khunds' are the martial people of Kangra. (ii) The most popular dance of Kinnaur is 'Kayang'. (iii) 'Burah' is a famous group dance of Mandi. (iv) The Buddhist people of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur perform mask dances. Choose the right answer:

Options

(1) (ii) and (iii)
(2) (ii) and (iv)
(3) (i) and (iii)
(4) (iii) only
Answer: (3) (i) and (iii)

Explanation:
Statement (i) is incorrect: The 'Khunds' (or Khond) are a tribal community from Odisha, not Kangra, HP. Kangra is known for its Gaddi and Gujjar pastoral communities. Statement (ii) is correct: Kayang (also called Kyang) is a popular traditional dance of the Kinnauri people, performed during festivals. Statement (iii) is incorrect: 'Burah' is a group dance performed in Sirmaur district of HP during the Bishu/Basooa festival — not Mandi. Mandi is known for dances like Nati. Statement (iv) is correct: The Buddhist communities of Lahaul-Spiti and Buddhist Kinnaur perform Cham mask dances during festivals like Fagli and Losar.

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