Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Dance) | (Dancer) | ||
| A. | Bharatanatyam | I. | Birju Maharaj |
| B. | Kathak | II. | Yamini Krishnamurthy |
| C. | Kathakali | III. | Mrinalini Sarabhai |
| D. | Kuchipudi | IV. | Sonal Mansingh |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
Each dancer is known for the classical dance form she or he performs; some of them have mastered more than one form.
(A) Bharatanatyam — this matches (IV) Sonal Mansingh. She trained in Bharatanatyam before becoming famous for Odissi as well, and received the Padma Vibhushan in 2003.
(B) Kathak — this matches (I) Birju Maharaj. Pandit Birju Maharaj of the Lucknow gharana was the best-known Kathak dancer of India.
(C) Kathakali — this matches (III) Mrinalini Sarabhai. She trained in Kathakali and Bharatanatyam and founded the Darpana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad.
(D) Kuchipudi — this matches (II) Yamini Krishnamurthy. Born in Andhra Pradesh, the home of Kuchipudi, she is known for Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam.