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Which among the following is the popular dance form of Maharashtra's musical theatre?1. Lavani2. Nautanki3. Tamasha4. Both 1 and 3

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Tamasha

The correct answer is Both 1 and 3.

  • Tamasha is the popular dance form of Marathi musical theatre.
  • It is often performed with singing and dancing, by local or travelling theatre groups within the state of Maharashtra, India.

  • Other dance forms, given in option:
    • Lavani: Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki. It a popular art form in Maharashtra.
    • Nautanki: Nautanki is a popular folk performance form of art that is famous in South Asia, particularly in northern India. 
    • Gatha: It is a Sanskrit term for "song" or "verse" or "story" especially referring to some legends, and is not part of the Vedas but peculiar to either Epic Sanskrit or to Prakrit. 
  • Basic information about Maharashtra:
    • Chief Minister: Uddhav Thackeray
    • Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari 
    • State Foundation Day: 1 May
    • State Animal: Indian giant squirrel
    • State Bird: Yellow-footed green pigeon
    • State flower: Pride of India/Jarul 


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