Question : "Sattriya Nritya", recognised as a classical dance form of India by the Sangeet Natak Academy only in 2000, originated from where?
Option 1: Assam
Option 2: Karnataka
Option 3: Gujarat
Option 4: Tripura
Correct Answer: Assam
Solution : The correct answer is Assam.
"Sattriya Nritya" is associated with the state of Assam. It was started by Sri Sankardeva in Assam in the 15th century. It was a neo-Vaishnavite movement. It is performed on Assamese music called Borgeet and is one of the eight classical dance forms recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva is said to be the father of Sattriya dance. Its major proponents are Jatin Goswami, Ghana Kant Bora, etc.
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