Match the following folk dances with the states they are associated with:State Folk Dance1. Gujarat a. Chhau2. Assam b. Gidda3. Punjab c. Garba4. Odisha d. BhortalSelect the correct code:

[A] 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c

[B] 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d

[C] 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a

[D] 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Bhortal Dance – It is a folk dance of Assam. Performers wield cymbals and dance in groups, with each group consisting of six or seven dancers. Dancers come up with a unique beat known as ‘7hiya Nom’ and engage in rapid feet movements
Chhau – This dance form traces its roots to Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal but it is popular in other parts as well. As masks form an important feature of this dance it is called ‘Chhau’, which literally translates to ‘mask’. The performers wield weapons such as swords and shields while dancing.
Giddha – This dance form is performed in the state of Punjab. Giddha is the female version of ‘Bhangra’. The dance aims at expressing the feminine grace. The women wear colorful clothes while performing. Giddha is usually accompanied by ‘Bolliyan’, a collection of couplets.
Garba – This dance form originated in the state of Gujarat. Garba is traditionally performed during the nine-day Hindu festival ‘Navaratri’. The dance is performed around a lamp. Often the lamp is replaced with a picture or statue of Goddess ‘Shakti’.

Source: Spectrum’s Facets of Indian Culture