Q. Which of the following pairs of Indian dance forms and associated states is/are matched correctly?
  1. Kathakali – Kerala
  2. Jawara – Manipur
  3. Mohiniattam – Andhra Pradesh
  4. Suwa – Arunachal Pradesh
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Notes: Kathakali is a storytelling dance from Kerala, characterized by intricate makeup, unique masks, and costumes, reflecting martial arts traditions. Jawara Dance, or Harvest Dance, celebrates successful harvests in Bundelkhand. Mohiniattam, a feminine dance from Kerala, honors the god Vishnu as the enchantress Mohini, emphasizing grace and erotic depictions of divine love. Suwa Dance, or parrot dance, is a popular Chhattisgarh folk dance performed by women before the festival of lights, with men playing instruments and women narrating Ramayana stories.