Which of the following is a classical dance form of the state of Assam?
- AGotipua
- BRouf
- CSattriya
- DChhau
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Correct answer: (c) Sattriya
Explanation
Assam’s classical dance is Sattriya. This dance form is devotional in nature because its purpose was to propagate Neo-Vaishnavism. It was introduced by the great Vaishnav saint of Assam and reformer, Mahapurush Srimanta Shankaradeva. It is one of India’s eight classical dances.