Match the LIST-I with LIST-II:

LIST-I (Folk Form)	LIST-II (State)
A. Jatra	I. Karnataka
B. Bhavai	II. Bengal
C. Yakshagana	III. Maharashtra
D. Powada	IV. Gujarat

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

The correct match for the folk forms and their respective states is as follows:

• Jatra is a popular folk performance in Bengal (II), where it is often performed during religious and cultural festivals.

• Bhavai is a traditional theatrical folk art form of Gujarat (IV), known for its dance and dramatic performances.

• Yakshagana is a dance drama form from Karnataka (I), famous for its elaborate costumes and mythological storytelling.

• Powada is a Marathi folk form (III), primarily associated with Maharashtra, performed to narrate the glory of warriors.

1. Jatra (Bengal) is a popular folk form that combines theater and music, generally performed in open spaces during religious or festive occasions.

2. Bhavai (Gujarat) is a traditional folk drama that involves storytelling through a blend of dance, music, and acrobatic performances, typically performed by women.

3. Yakshagana (Karnataka) is known for its vibrant costumes, face painting, and intricate dance-drama performances that narrate stories from Hindu epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana.

4. Powada (Maharashtra) is a form of ballad singing where heroic stories, especially of Maratha kings and warriors, are presented in an energetic performance.

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