Consider the statements about Garba:

1. It is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat performed mainly during the Navratri festival.

2. Dancers perform in circular formations around a lamp or image of the goddess, using rhythmic clapping and footwork.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Consider the statements about Garba:

1. It is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat performed mainly during the Navratri festival.

2. Dancers perform in circular formations around a lamp or image of the goddess, using rhythmic clapping and footwork.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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**Solution:**

1. Garba is indeed a traditional folk dance of Gujarat, performed mainly during the Navratri festival, which is a nine-night festival dedicated to the goddess Durga.

2. The dance is performed in circular formations around a central lamp or an image/statue of the goddess. The dancers use rhythmic clapping and intricate footwork as part of the performance.

Since both statements accurately describe Garba, the correct answer is that both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

**Answer:** Both 1 and 2 correct

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