Which of the following is/are correct with respect to Jhumar folk dance of India?

1. Jhumar is a popular dance performed by the tribal people of Chattisgarh.
2. It is performed to celebrate harvest season.
3. It is of two types – Jnani Jhumar and Mardana Jhumar.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Ans – [D] 

Explanation – Jhumar is a popular dance performed by tribal people of Jharkhand. Statement 1 is thus incorrect. Statement 2 and 3 are correct as it is performed to celebrate harvest season and is of two types-Jnani Jhumar which is performed by women and Mardana Jhumar which is performed by men.