Which of the following pairs of folk dances and respective states are matched correctly?

Lavani – Maharashtra

Jhamakada – Nagaland

Zeliang – Himachal Pradesh

Saang – Uttar Pradesh

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Lavani is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra, India. Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument.
Jhamakada dance of Himachal Pradesh is also known as Nanoo Vinayaka and Navami ka Swang. It is a group dance performed exclusively by the ladies.
Zeliang dance form of Nagaland is a festival dance performed for the amusement of the crowd. The clapping and chanting of the group radiate energy through the dancers and the viewers.
Saang also known as Swang (meaning \"initiation\"), is a popular folk dance–theatre form in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. Swang incorporates suitable theatrics and mimicry (or naqal) accompanied by song and dialogue.

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Lavani is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra, India. Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument.
Jhamakada dance of Himachal Pradesh is also known as Nanoo Vinayaka and Navami ka Swang. It is a group dance performed exclusively by the ladies.
Zeliang dance form of Nagaland is a festival dance performed for the amusement of the crowd. The clapping and chanting of the group radiate energy through the dancers and the viewers.
Saang also known as Swang (meaning \"initiation\"), is a popular folk dance–theatre form in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. Swang incorporates suitable theatrics and mimicry (or naqal) accompanied by song and dialogue.

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