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Indian dance forms: Which of the following is a recognized solo dance form? Select the option known traditionally as a solo performance style. Choose the correct dance.

Q: Indian dance forms: Which of the following is a recognized solo dance form? Select the option known traditionally as a solo performance style. Choose the correct dance.

Concept Mohiniyattam (Kerala) is a classical solo dance form, traditionally performed by a single female dancer. The others listed are group/folk dances. Final Answer Mohiniyattam

Difficulty: Easy

Mohiniyattam
Garba
Bhangra
Dandiya Raas

Correct Answer: Mohiniyattam

Explanation:

Concept
Mohiniyattam (Kerala) is a classical solo dance form, traditionally performed by a single female dancer. The others listed are group/folk dances.

Final Answer
Mohiniyattam

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