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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

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:

Options:

(A), (B) and (D) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (C) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C) and (D) only

Indian Classical Dances are deeply rooted in regional traditions. Here is the evaluation of the pairs provided:

(A) Bharatanatyam - Tamil Nadu: Correct. It is one of the oldest classical dance forms in India, originating from the temples of Tamil Nadu.
(B) Kathakali - Uttar Pradesh: Incorrect. Kathakali originates from Kerala. It is famous for its elaborate costumes and intense facial expressions. The classical dance form of Uttar Pradesh is Kathak.
(C) Kuchipudi - Andhra Pradesh: Correct. It originated in a village called Kuchipudi in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.
(D) Odissi - Odisha: Correct. It is an ancient dance form originating from the Hindu temples of Odisha, known for its focus on the Tribhangi (three-part break) posture.