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Indian folk dances: 'Dandiya' is a popular dance of which Indian state? Identify the region most closely associated with this stick-dance form. Choose the correct state.

Q: Indian folk dances: 'Dandiya' is a popular dance of which Indian state? Identify the region most closely associated with this stick-dance form. Choose the correct state.

Concept Dandiya Raas is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat, performed especially during Navratri with decorated sticks. Final Answer Gujarat

Difficulty: Easy

Gujarat
Punjab
Rajasthan
Assam

Correct Answer: Gujarat

Explanation:

Concept
Dandiya Raas is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat, performed especially during Navratri with decorated sticks.

Final Answer
Gujarat

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