Question 3782

Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment, with religious messages, prevalent in which of the following states?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam. In News The Congress in Assam has tweaked Bhaona for a political statement against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens. Key Points Bhaona is a traditional form of entertainment, with religious messages, prevalent in Assam. It is a creation of Sankardeva, written in the early sixteenth century. The plays of Bhaona are popularly known as Ankiya Nats and their staging is known as Bhaona. The Bhaonas are written in the Assamese and Brajavali languages.