Match the Dances (List-A) with the States (List-B) : List-A List-B (i) Bihu (a) Maharashtra (ii) Mohiniattayam (b) Rajasthan (iii) Lavani (c) Kerala (iv) Bhavai (d) Assam

The correct answer is (i) - (d), (ii) - (c), (iii) - (a), (iv) - (b). Key Points Bihu is a set of three important festivals observed in the Indian state of Assam which are- Rongali or Bohag Bihu observed in April Kongali or Kati Bihu observed in October Bhogali or Magh Bihu observed in January Mohiniyattam is one of the two classical dance forms that originated in Kerala. Hence statement 1 is incorrect. Mohiniyattam was originally practiced by the Devadasis in Kerela. Lavani is a folk dance in Maharashtra. It is a combination of traditional song and dance, which is particularly performed to the beats of Dholki which is a percussion instrument. Bhavai folk dance is performed during weddings by skilled Male or Females. The male or female performers balance a number of earthen pots or brass pitchers as they dance nimbly swimming with the soles of their feet first on top of the glass and on the edge of the sword or on the rims of the brass plate during the performance. Hence (i) - (d), (ii) - (c), (iii) - (a), (iv) - (b) is the correct match.