With reference to Manipuri classical dance which of the following statements is correct?
a) Lai Haraoba is the earliest form of Manipuri dance.
b) Ras, Sankirtana and Thang-Ta are the most popular forms of this dance.
c) Manipuri dance has its origin in the Jain traditional dance form.

Correct option is C

he correct answer is (c)
a) Lai Haraoba is indeed an early and traditional form of Manipuri dance, integral to the pre-Vaishnavite era. It is a ritualistic dance that depicts the creation myth according to Meitei beliefs and is central to Manipuri culture.
b) Ras and Sankirtana are major elements of Manipuri dance, particularly in its classical form that was heavily influenced by Vaishnavism. Thang-Ta, however, is not a dance form but a traditional martial art of Manipur.
c) Manipuri dance does not have its origins in Jain tradition. It has roots in the indigenous traditions of the region and later incorporated elements of Vaishnavism following the spread of this religious movement in Manipur.
The correct statements related to Manipuri dance Both a and b
So, the correct answer is: (c) Both a and b