Which of the following dance forms and their states are correctly matched?
(A) Bharatnatyam - Tamil Nadu
(B) Kathakali - Uttar Pradesh
(C) Kuchipudi - Andhra Pradesh
(D) Odissi - Odisha
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C) and (D) only
Each classical dance form of India grew up in a particular region and is linked with that state.
(A) Bharatnatyam - Tamil Nadu Correct. Bharatanatyam grew from the temple dance of Tamil Nadu; its present form was set by the Thanjavur Quartet in the 19th century.
(B) Kathakali - Uttar Pradesh Incorrect. Kathakali is the dance-drama of Kerala, known for its painted faces and large costumes. The classical dance of Uttar Pradesh is Kathak.
(C) Kuchipudi - Andhra Pradesh Correct. It takes its name from the village of Kuchipudi in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
(D) Odissi - Odisha Correct. Odissi grew from the temple dance of Odisha; its poses are carved on the temples of Puri and Konark.