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[#881] Chhau dance, a mask dance is of
Correct Answer

(B) Three styles

Explanation

Solution: Chhau dance, a mask dance is found in three styles named after the location where they are performed i.e the Ourulia Chhau of Bengal, the Seraikella Chhau of Jharkhand and the Mayurbhanj Chhau of Odisha.

[#882] Chhau dance is based an
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Chhau dance is epical in content, as it is based on varioys episodes of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

[#883] Brita dance is usually performed after
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Brita dance is usually performed after a recovery from a crisis, like a life threatening disease or getting a child as a show of thanks to the Gods.

[#884] Bhawaiya folk song belongs to which of the following parts of West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Bhawaiya song is popular in Rangpur district (Bangladesh), Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri and North Dinajpur of West Bengal.

[#885] Before partition, Bhatiali songs became popular in
Correct Answer

(D) Both (B) and (C)

Explanation

Solution: Bhatiali songs gained popularity in Mymensingh and Sylhet.