Consider the following features of Dance form.

1. The main musical instrument is Pung.
2. The principal performers are maibas and maibis who re-enact the theme of the creation of the world.

Which of the following dance form has above mentioned features?
a) Manipuri
b) Oddisi
c) Sattriya
d) Kuchipudi

Ans-[A] 

Explanation-  Manipuri is one of the main styles of Indian Art or Classical Dances which originated in the secluded state of Manipur in the north-eastern corner of India. The dance in Manipur is associated with rituals and traditional festivals, there are legendary references to the dances of Shiva and Parvati and other gods and goddesses who created the universe.  The Kirtan form of congregational singing accompanies the dance which is known as Sankirtana in Manipur. The male dancers play the Pung and Kartal while dancing.

Lai Haraoba is one of the main festivals still performed in Manipur which has its roots in the pre-Vaishnavite period. Lai Haraoba is the earliest form of dance which forms the basis of all stylised dances in Manipur. Literally meaning – the merrymaking of the gods, it is performed as a ceremonial offering of song and dance. The principal performers are the maibas and maibis (priests and priestesses) who re-enact the theme of the creation of the world.