The Choliya dance is performed in _____.

Uttarakhand

The correct answer is Option (2) - Uttarakhand

The Choliya dance is performed in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is a traditional folk dance performed by the Rajput community in their marriage processions. It is a sword dance that accompanies the marriage procession. The dancers carry equipment such as pairs of swords and shields, pairs of regional brass instruments like Turi and Ransing, pairs of percussion instruments like dhol and damau and pairs of Masakbeen or Bagpipe. The dance is performed to the accompaniment of these instruments.

The Choliya dance is a symbol of the martial traditions of the Kumaoni people. It is also believed to be auspicious as it provides protection from evil spirits and demons.