Q. Consider the following folk dances with states to which they are associated:

1. Siddhi Dhamal- Himachal Pradesh
2. Bhand Pather- Jammu & Kashmir
3. Gotipua- Odisha

Which of the above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2 & 3
Notes: Siddi Dhamal, popularly known as Dhamal, is a unique dance form of the Siddi community of Gujarat. It is predominantly practiced in Saurashtra and Rajpipla regions of the state. Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, and is also the precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been performed in Odisha for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna. The dance is executed by a group of boys who perform acrobatic figures inspired by the life of Radha and Krishna. Bhand Pather is a traditional folk theatre form performed by the “Bhand”, i.e., folk entertainers of Jammu & Kashmir.