Which of the following dance forms is associated with the state of Arunachal Pradesh?

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  1. Panwariya
  2. Dhaman
  3. Buiya
  4. Garba

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Option 3 : Buiya
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The correct answer is Buiya.Key Points

  • Buiya dance forms is associated with the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Bhuiyans name comes from the Sanskrit bhumi, meaning land.
  • Most of the Bhuiya are agriculturalists and many believe that they are descended from Bhūmi, the Hindu goddess who represents Mother Earth.

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  • The Indian States and Folk Dances
    • Andhra Pradesh- Kuchipudi, Bhamakalpam, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.
    • Assam- Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
    • Bihar- Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia.
    • Gujarat- Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.
    • Haryana- Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor.
    • Himachal Pradesh- Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi.
    • Jammu and Kashmir- Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali.
    • Karnataka- Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi.
    • Kerala- Kathakali (Classical), Ottamthullal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali.
    • Maharashtra- Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada.
    • Odisha- Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau.
    • West Bengal- Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan.
    • Punjab- Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual.
    • Rajasthan- Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya.
    • Tamil Nadu- Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.
    • Uttar Pradesh- Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita.
    • Uttarakhand- Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli.
    • Goa- Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell.
    • Madhya Pradesh Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch.
    • Chhattisgarh Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini.
    • Jharkhand Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach.
    • Arunachal Pradesh Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham.
    • Manipur Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou  Sha.
    • Meghalaya Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho.
    • Mizoram Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam.
    • Nagaland Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee.
    • Tripura Hojagiri.
    • Sikkim Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance.

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