In which of the following regions is the folk drama 'Turra-Kalangi' famous?

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Grace answer — A, B and C all accepted: Malwa, Nimar and Bundelkhand. Turra-Kalangi is a folk-drama 'dangal' (poetic-duel) tradition performed by two rival troupes — the Turra and Kalangi panths — who exchange extempore verses, blending devotion, wit and satire. It is documented most strongly in the Nimar and Malwa regions of MP, with a performance presence in Bundelkhand too; because reference sources vary on exactly which regions to credit, the commission accepted all three.

Why the other options are wrong — (d) Wrong — Baghelkhand, MP's eastern Rewa-Satna belt, is not among the regions credited with the Turra-Kalangi tradition.

Concept: Turra-Kalangi is a centuries-old folk-theatre 'dangal' (poetic duel) tradition of Madhya Pradesh, performed by two competing troupes/panths — Turra and Kalangi — who exchange extempore verses through the night. It has deep roots in the Nimar and Malwa regions, though its performance tradition also extends into other parts of the state.

State PCS 2021 Q34 — Madhya Pradesh GK PYQ with Answer

State PCS 2021 Q34 — Madhya Pradesh GK PYQ with Answer