UPSC Prelims 1996·GS1·art-and-culture·performing arts

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

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  1. ANaqqual ... Bihar
  2. BTamasha ... Orissa
  3. CAnkia Nat ... AssamCorrect
  4. DBaha ... Punjab

Explanation

The correct option is C because Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one act play or musical drama native to Assam. It was introduced by the great saint reformer Sankaradeva in the 15th and 16th centuries and is characterized by its blend of music, dance, and narrative. The other options are incorrectly matched for the following reasons: Naqqual is a folk theatre form associated with Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, not Bihar. Tamasha is a popular folk theatre form from Maharashtra, not Orissa. Baha is a spring festival celebrated by the Santhal tribe in regions like Jharkhand and West Bengal, not Punjab.
art-and-culture: Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

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