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Chhau dance, which incorporates martial movements, has three distinct styles associated with which regions?

  1. Seraikella, Mayurbhanj, Purulia
  2. Thanjavur, Kanchipuram, Madurai
  3. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur
  4. Imphal, Kohima, Agartala

Answer: Seraikella, Mayurbhanj, Purulia

Chhau dance has three styles: Seraikella (Jharkhand, uses masks), Mayurbhanj (Odisha, no masks), Purulia (West Bengal, elaborate masks). All blend martial arts, folk traditions, and mythology. UNESCO Intangible Heritage since 2010.

Topic Performing Arts - Martial Dance Forms
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway
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