The 'Chhau' dance is sometimes grouped with classical forms. It originates from which belt? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Chhau' dance is sometimes grouped with classical forms. It originates from which belt?

A. Eastern India (WB, Odisha, Jharkhand)

B. Southern India

C. Northern India

D. Western India

Answer: Option A

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Chhau is a powerful, masked dance tradition from Eastern India, often referred to as semi-classical.

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