Which dance originated as a tribal dance in Odisha and later became a martial art-based dance form?
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This previous-year-style question tests Indian culture: “Which dance originated as a tribal dance in Odisha and later became a martial art-based dance form?” The correct answer is Chhau. The correct answer is Chhau. This question belongs to Static GK under Indian and regional dance traditions, so the main task is to remember the exact association between the cultural form and its state, festival, community or text. Chhau is important because it appears in previous SSC-type questions and is often used to test factual cultural awareness rather than deep theory. A good preparation method is to make a one-line map: name of dance or art form, related region, and one special feature.