In which state is the dance form 'Pandwani' performed?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Chhattisgarh.
Pandwani is a traditional folk dance-drama and musical art form native to Chhattisgarh. It involves the narration of stories from the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, with a special focus on the adventures of the Pandavas (particularly Bhima). The performance is characterized by a lead singer who forcefully enacts the tales using a stringed instrument called a Tambura. Renowned artist Teejan Bai is globally famous for popularizing this unique cultural art form.