Sattriya dance was given classical status by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Sattriya dance was given classical status by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in which year?

A. 2002

B. 1998

C. 2000

D. 1996

Answer: Option C

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Sattriya was officially recognized as a classical dance form in the year 2000, becoming the eighth classical dance.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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