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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 44

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q44

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“Sattriya” is a dance form which has its origins in which state of India?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Assam

  • Sattriya is a classical Indian dance that originated in the North-Eastern state of Assam and is attributed to the15th century Bhakti Movement scholar and saint Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev.
  • It is performed in community halls or monastery temples (sattras) centred around the theme of Lord Krishna, Vaishnavism, including Rama and Sita.