Q. Consider the statement about Chhau Dance. Select the incorrect.
1)The Chhau dance is indigenous to the eastern part of India, especially Bihar.
2) It originated in the 18th and 19th centuries as a martial art form.
3) The depiction of birds and animals is a distinctive feature of Chhau.
4) There are three main recognized styles of Chhau: ‘Seraikella’, ‘Purulia’ and ‘Mayurbhanj’.
Answer:
All of the above
Notes: The Chhau dance is indigenous to the eastern part of India, especially Bihar. It originated in the 18th and 19th centuries as a martial art form incorporating certain basic steps of the ‘Pharikhanda’ system of exercise. Chhau is generally performed with the onset of the month of ‘Chaitra Parva’. It got its name from ‘chhau’ or mask, which is an essential feature of this dance form. The depiction of birds and animals is a distinctive feature of Chhau. This has given rise to several sub-forms such as ‘Mayura Nritya’ (Peacock dance), ‘Sagara Nritya’ (Ocean dance) and ‘Sarpa Nritya’ (serpent dance). There are three main recognized styles of Chhau: ‘Seraikella’, ‘Purulia’ and ‘Mayurbhanj’.