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The traditional dance Gaur Maria, featuring headgear with bison horns and vigorous movements, is associated with which tribe and state?

1. Santhal — Jharkhand
2. Gaur (Maria) — Chhattisgarh
3. Bhil — Rajasthan
4. Toda — Tamil Nadu

Correct answer: Gaur (Maria) — Chhattisgarh

Solution

Gaur Maria is a tribal dance associated with the Maria tribe, especially in Chhattisgarh. Its distinctive bison-horn headgear and energetic movements are characteristic features.

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