Part of: Maharashtra Gk set 61

Consider the following Statements: No classical dance form originates from the state Maharashtra. New year is called Gudi Padwa in the state of Maharashtra. NCP was part of Maharashtra coalition Government from 2004 till2014 Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

Category: Maharashtra Gk

Hint: Consider the cultural and political history of Maharashtra.

Correct Answer: C) Only 1, 2, 3.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

The question requires an understanding of the cultural and political aspects of the state of Maharashtra. Let's break down each statement to understand why all three are true.

Statement 1: "No classical dance form originates from the state Maharashtra." This statement is true. Maharashtra does not have a classical dance form that is recognized as such by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, the national academy for music, dance, and drama in India. Classical dance forms in India include Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, and Odissi, none of which originate from Maharashtra. However, Maharashtra has its own folk dances, such as Lavani and Dhol Kathi, which are popular in the region.

Statement 2: "New year is called Gudi Padwa in the state of Maharashtra." This statement is also true. Gudi Padwa is the traditional New Year's Day celebrated in Maharashtra, typically falling in March or April. It marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar and is a significant festival in the state. On this day, people decorate their homes with rangoli, prepare special dishes, and hoist a gudi, a decorated flag, outside their homes to welcome the New Year.

Statement 3: "NCP was part of Maharashtra coalition Government from 2004 till 2014." This statement is true as well. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) was a key member of the coalition government in Maharashtra from 2004 to 2014. The NCP, along with the Indian National Congress (INC) and other regional parties, formed the government under the leadership of Ashok Chavan and later Prithviraj Chavan. The coalition government was in power for a significant period, contributing to the political landscape of the state during that time.

Therefore, all three statements are true, making Option C the correct answer. Understanding the cultural and political context of Maharashtra is essential to correctly identifying the true statements in this question.

Option Analysis:
  • Option A: This option is incorrect because it omits the third statement, which is true. The NCP was indeed part of the Maharashtra coalition government from 2004 to 2014.
  • Option B: This option is incorrect because it omits the first statement, which is true. No classical dance form originates from the state of Maharashtra.
  • Option C: This option is correct. All three statements are true: no classical dance form originates from Maharashtra, the New Year is called Gudi Padwa, and the NCP was part of the Maharashtra coalition government from 2004 to 2014.
  • Option D: This option is incorrect because it omits the second statement, which is true. The New Year is indeed called Gudi Padwa in the state of Maharashtra.
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