General Awareness is considered to be the high scoring section in any competitive exam. It includes two main portions, current affairs GK and static GK. In this article, we will discuss some really important Static GK topics that are covered in almost all competitive exams. Also, you can download the PDF of lists of different Static GK topics
Static Gk connotes general knowledge about the static facts, the facts that are never going to change in the future. Facts in Static GK covers people, places, things, important days, currencies, dances etc. Like history, static GK also never changes with time.
List of Important Indian Folk Dances – State-wise
List of Classical dances in India | State of Origin |
Bharatnatyam | Tamil Nadu |
Kathak | Uttar Pradesh |
Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh |
Odissi | Odisha |
Kathakali | Kerala |
Sattriya | Assam |
Manipuri | Manipur |
Mohiniyattam | Kerala |
Chhau | Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal |
State of Origin | List of Folk Dances in India |
Andhra Pradesh | Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam. |
Arunachal Pradesh | Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir |
Assam | Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal. |
Bihar | Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya |
Chattisgarh | Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik |
Gujarat | Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai |
Goa | Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale |
Haryana | Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor. |
Himachal Pradesh | Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu |
Jammu & Kashmir | Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach |
Jharkhand | Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua |
Karnataka | Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga |
Kerala | Ottam Thullal, Kaikottikali |
Maharashtra | Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar. |
Madhya Pradesh | Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni |
Manipur | Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom |
Meghalaya | Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho |
Mizoram | Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam |
Nagaland | Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim |
Odisha | Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari |
Punjab | Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand |
Rajasthan | Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal |
Sikkim | Chu Faat, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku |
Tamil Nadu | Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi |
Tripura | Hojagiri |
Uttar Pradesh | Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli |
Uttarakhand | Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila |