GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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Manipuri
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Kathak
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Kathakali
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Lai Haraoba is the earliest form of dance in Manipur, and it forms the basis of all such dances. Lai Haraoba is a festival still observed in the state. It has its roots in Manipur’s pre-Vaishnavite era.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chhau dance is a semi-classical Indian dance with folk traditions which originated in the eastern states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. It has three styles, named for the locations where they are performed: Purulia Chau in Bengal, Seraikella Chau in Jharkhand, and Mayurbhanj Chau in Odisha.
Detailed explanation-3: -manipuri, one of the six classical dance styles of India, the others being bharata natyam, kathak, kathakali, kuchipudi, and odissi. It is indigenous to Manipur and is characterized by a variety of forms that are linked to folk tradition and ritual.