​Nongkrem and Laho are the popular dances of which of the following states?​

Correct option is C

Nongkrem dance festival:

·        Period: Generally, in the month of November, every year.

·        Venue: Smit, the Khasi Hills in Meghalaya.

·        The Nongkrem dance festival is celebrated during Autumn at Smit, the cultural centre of the Khasi Hills.

·        It is a five day long religious festival of the Khasis, Ka Pomblang Nongkrem dance is popularly known as Nongkrem dance.

·        Nongkrem Dance Festival is performed to appease the all-powerful Goddess Ka Blei Synshar for a rich bumper harvest and prosperity of the people.

Laho dance:

·        Laho dance belongs to the state of Meghalaya in India. It is performed during the Behdienkhlam festival.

·        It is performed by both men and women. Jaintia tribe perform this dance festival.

·        Other dances of Meghalaya include: Wangala, Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Derogata, and Dodrua.