Which of the following classical dances are related to South India?
A. Mohiniattam
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Kathak
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → B, C, A
Each Indian classical dance belongs to a particular state or region. Three of the four given dances come from the southern states.
A. Mohiniattam Correct. It is a graceful solo dance of Kerala, traditionally performed by women.
B. Bharatanatyam Correct. It developed in the temples of Tamil Nadu.
C. Kuchipudi Correct. It is named after the village of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh.
D. Kathak Incorrect. It is the classical dance of North India, especially Uttar Pradesh, with the Lucknow and Jaipur gharanas.