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The correct answer is Odissi.

Key Points

• Odissi is one of the 8 classical dances of India recognized by the Sangeet Natak Academy.
• Odissi is a major ancient classical dance that originated in the Indian state of Orissa.
• The famous dancers of Odissi are -
  • Sujata Mohapatra, Kelucharan Mohapatra, Ratikant Mohapatra, Gangadhar Pradhan, etc.
• Kelucharan Mohapatra is the first person to receive the Padma Vibhusan from Orissa.

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The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points

• Mohiniyattam:
  • Mohiniyattam (Mohiniattam) is a classical dance form of Kerala in South India.
  • The origin and popularity of this dance form are closely tagged to the great Tamil dance master Vadivelu, one of the Thanjavur quartets.
  • Mohiniyattam is a graceful dance to watch and is a solo recital by women.
  • The term Mohiniyattam comes from the words Mohini meaning a woman who enchants onlookers and aattam meaning graceful and sensuous body movements.

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• The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes 8 classical dances in India.
• 8 Classical Dances of India and States: 

Important Points

• ​The Cultural Ministry of India has included Chhau in the list of classical dances making a total of 9 classical dance forms.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. All of these

• Raslila, Mayur, and Khyal dance all are the famous folk dance of the U.P. state.
• Raslila - The Rasleela dance is related to Lord  Krishna and famous in the regions of Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh. 
• Mayur Dance - This dance is related to Lord Krishna and Radha and famous in the Braj region of the U.P.
• This is done by girls wearing dressed as peacocks.
• Khyal dance  - This is done in the Bundelkhand region of UP on the occasion of the son's birth.
• Some popular Khyal dances are Jaipuri Khyal, Abhinaya Khyal, Gadhaspa Khyal, etc. 

The correct answer is Bhil. 

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• Gawari, Hathimana, and Gair dance are performed by the Bhil tribes of Rajasthan.
• Kalbelia, Bhawai, Shankariya, Paniyari, Indoni are the Professional folk dances of Rajasthan.
• Agni, Terahtaali, Gavri, Languria, Ghoomar, Ghudla are social & religious folk dances of Rajasthan.

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Some of the dances performed by different tribes of Rajasthan:

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

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• The folk dance 'Lambadi' is associated with the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
• Bihar: Bihar is an Eastern state in India, well-known for its rich cultural heritage.
  • Traditional dances of Bihar include Bidesia, Jat-Jatin, Kajari, Sohar-Khilouna, and Domkach.
  • Bihar is also famous for its traditional music called "Bhojpuri" and has a rich tradition of storytelling.
• Assam: Located in the Northeastern part of India, Assam is known for its vibrant and colorful cultural heritage.
  • The most popular dance form from this state is Bihu, a folk dance associated with the Bihu festival celebrated in the state. 
• Karnataka: It has a variety of folk dances including Yakshagana (a traditional theatre form), Dollu Kunitha (a major form of art, involves percussion instrument and dance), Veeragase, Kamsale, and Bhootha Aradhane.

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

• The 'Matki' dance form has been developed by nomadic tribes in Madhya Pradesh.
• Performed using a “small pitcher” is a folk dance originating from central India known as the “Matki Dance”.
  • This “pitcher dance” belongs to the state of Madhya Pradesh, and is mainly performed in the Malwa region.

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The Correct Answer is Kerala.

• Mohiniyattam literally interpreted as the dance of ‘Mohini’, the celestial enchantress of Hindu mythology, is the classical solo dance form of Kerala.

Key Points

• References to Mohiniyattam can be found in the texts Vyavaharamala written in 1709 by Mazhamagalam Narayanan Namputiri and in Ghoshayatra, written later by poet Kunjan Nambiar.
• It has elements of Bharatanatyam (grace & elegance) and Kathakali (vigor) but is more erotic, lyrical, and delicate.
• Mohiniyattam is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with no abrupt jerks or sudden leaps.
• It belongs to the lasya style which is feminine, tender, and graceful.
• The movements are emphasized by the glides and the up and down movement on toes, like the waves of the sea and the swaying of the coconut, palm trees, and paddy fields.
• Realistic make-up and simple dressing (in Kasavu saree of Kerala) are used.

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8 classical dance forms of India

The correct answer is Odissi.

Key Points

• Odissi is one of the 8 classical dances of India recognized by the Sangeet Natak Academy.
• Odissi is a major ancient classical dance that originated in the Indian state of Orissa.
• The famous dancers of Odissi are -
  • Sujata Mohapatra, Kelucharan Mohapatra, Ratikant Mohapatra, Gangadhar Pradhan, etc.
• Kelucharan Mohapatra is the first person to receive the Padma Vibhusan from Orissa.

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The correct option is 1 i.e. Maharashtra.

Key Points

• Lavani is a folk dance form of Maharashtra.
• It is performed on the beats of Dholki.
• Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar are some more folk dances of Maharashtra.

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The correct answer is Manipur.

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• Manipur:
  • Capital: Imphal
  • Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
  • Chief Minister: N. Biren Singh
  • Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. 
    • It is the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake

• Manipur’s martial art form ‘Thang-Ta’ to feature at Khelo India 2021. 
• Gatka from Punjab, Kalaripayattu of Kerala and Mallakhamba, a well-known sport played in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra will also be part of the Games.

The correct answer is Kerala.

• Ottamthullal is an art form performed only in Kerala.
• The meaning of Ottamthullal is 'poor man's Kathakali'.
• Kunchan Nambiar created this dance form, as an alternative to the Chakyar koothu.
• To protest against the prevalent socio-political structure and prejudices of the society, Kunchan Nambiar used it as a medium.
• Now it is a famous folk art presented in the temples of Kerala.
• Some other dance forms of Kerala:
  • Theyyam
  • Thiruvathirakali
  • Chakyar Koothu
  • Koodiyattam
  • Kathakali(Classical)
  • Mohiniattam(Classical).

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

• The Kuchipudi dance originated in Andhra Pradesh.
• It is one of the major forms of Indian classical dance.
• It originated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, a village called Kuchipudi.
• It is a dance-drama performance that has its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra.
• It evolved like all major classical dances of India as a religious art linked to travelling bards, temples, and spiritual beliefs.
• Mridangam, cymbals, veena, flute, and tambura are the traditional musical instruments in Kuchipudi.

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• The Tusu festival is primarily observed in Assam, the Tea-producing State, Northeastern Odisha, Southwest West Bengal, and Southeast Jharkhand.
• During this occasion, the goddess Tusu is worshipped. The focus is primarily on rivers. It is a unified expression of the agrarian society's shared trust and belief in the pleasure of crop gathering.
• It is thought that the term "Tusu" derives from the word "tush" for rice bran. Both a youthful child and a cosmic deity are representations of the Goddess Tusu.
• The ceremonies carried out during the Tusu Puja center on harvest-related ceremonies and songs of ethnic dedication chanted by women folk.
• Therefore, the Tusu festival is associated with Jharkhand.

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State-Specific Festivals of India

The correct answer is Mizoram.

Key Points

• Cheraw dance
  • Cheraw is one of the traditional and oldest dances of Mizoram. It is also recognized as the oldest dance form of Mizoram.
  • It is also known as the Bamboo dance.
  • Chewar is performed by six to eight people holding a pair of bamboo staves on another horizontally placed bamboo at the ground on special occasions such as when there is a bumper harvest of a crop. Gongs and drums are used as musical instruments in Cheraw dance.
  • It is one of the most famous dances in Mizoram, and a centre of attraction during festive occasions.
  • khuallam, Sarlamkai, Chheihlam and Mizo are other Traditional Dances of Mizoram.

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• Mizoram
  • Capital - Aizawl
  • Chief Minister - Lalduhawma
  • Governor - Ajay Kumar Bhalla
  • State Bird - Vavu
  • State Animal - Saza
  • State Tree - Herhse
  • State Flower - Senhri
  • National Parks - Murlen National Park, Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park.

The correct answer is Mahapurusha Sankaradeva.

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• Sattriya dance
  • Satriya Nritya is the classical dance form of Assam which represents the Satriya culture, the basis of the religious and cultural fabric of Assam.
    • It is a dance-drama performance art with origins in the Krishna-centered Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam and attributed to the 15th-century Bhakti movement scholar and saint Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev.
    • Dance historian Dr. Sunil Kothari has recently been bestowed with the Madhabdev Award by the Government of Assam for popularising Sattriya dance.
    • Sattriya was given the status of classical dance in the year 2000 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

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