________ dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
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This previous-year-style question tests Indian culture: “________ dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.” The correct answer is Chham. Chham dance is performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits. A cultural question should be solved by matching the form with its region, community, performance style, costume, instrument and historical background. The safest method is to create a four-part association: art form, state or region, defining feature and one notable performer or occasion. Therefore the wording must be read carefully: ‘originated in’, ‘performed in’, ‘associated with’ and ‘officially recognised’ are not identical claims.