In context of traditional folk dances from India, Consider the following:

Folk Dance State

1. Wancho Arunachal Pradesh

2. Gaur Maria Chhattisgarh

3. Jhumar Haryana

4. Rauf Himachal Pradesh

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Question

Wancho is associated with Arunachal Pradesh. The Wancho tribe, primarily residing in the Longding district, performs traditional dances during festivals like Ojiyele. (Correct)
Gaur Maria is a well-known tribal dance of the Maria tribe in Chhattisgarh. It is performed by men wearing elaborate headgear, imitating the movements of bison. (Correct)
Jhumar is a traditional dance popular in Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, performed mainly during celebrations and festivals. (Correct)
Rauf, however, is a folk dance from Jammu & Kashmir, not Himachal Pradesh. It is traditionally performed by Kashmiri women during the spring season, particularly around Eid.

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Wancho is associated with Arunachal Pradesh. The Wancho tribe, primarily residing in the Longding district, performs traditional dances during festivals like Ojiyele. (Correct)
Gaur Maria is a well-known tribal dance of the Maria tribe in Chhattisgarh. It is performed by men wearing elaborate headgear, imitating the movements of bison. (Correct)
Jhumar is a traditional dance popular in Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, performed mainly during celebrations and festivals. (Correct)
Rauf, however, is a folk dance from Jammu & Kashmir, not Himachal Pradesh. It is traditionally performed by Kashmiri women during the spring season, particularly around Eid.

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