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This traditional dance form is primarily associated with the spring harvest festival of Baisakhi. It is associated with the beats of a double-headed drum called dhol. Farmers perform this dance to celebrate their harvest. Identify this dance form?

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Bihu
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Lavani
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Bhangra
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Garba
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The correct option is C Bhangra
The above mentioned dance form is indigenous to the state of Punjab. For the Punjabi-Sikh community, this traditional dance form is rooted to community's core. For many years, farmers performed bhangra to showcase a sense of accomplishment and welcome the new harvesting season. The other regional dance forms like Bihu, Lavani, and Garba are indigenous to the states of Assam, Maharashtra, and Gujarat respectively.

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