Q. Consider the following about Chhau dance:
1.It is included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Element on UNESCO’s list.
2.The Seraikella style of Chhau dance is performed in Odisha.
3.The dance depicts the stories from Buddhist Jatakas.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 1 is correct
Statement 1 is correct: Chhau dance is listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage element on UNESCO’s list. It was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Three regional styles: Seraikella (Jharkhand), Purulia (West Bengal), Mayurbhanj (Odisha).
Statement 3 is incorrect: It depicts stories from Mahabharata, Ramayana, and local folklore.
