Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | State | ||
| (A) | Bharatanatyam | (I) | Andhra Pradesh |
| (B) | Kuchipudi | (II) | Tamil Nadu |
| (C) | Kathak | (III) | Kerala |
| (D) | Kathakali | (IV) | Uttar Pradesh |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
Each classical dance of India is matched with the state where it grew.
(A) Bharatanatyam — this matches (II) Tamil Nadu. It grew in the temples of Tamil Nadu and is one of the oldest classical dances.
(B) Kuchipudi — this matches (I) Andhra Pradesh. It is named after the village of Kuchipudi in the Krishna district.
(C) Kathak — this matches (IV) Uttar Pradesh. It developed from the storytellers (kathakars) of north India, with the Lucknow gharana among its main schools.
(D) Kathakali — this matches (III) Kerala. It is a dance-drama known for its painted faces and large costumes.