Match List I with List II
| List I | List II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | State | ||
| A. | Bharatnatyam | I. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Bihu | II. | Assam |
| C. | Kathakali | III. | Kerala |
| D. | Kuchipudi | IV. | Tamil Nadu |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
A. Bharatnatyam — this matches IV. Tamil Nadu. Bharatanatyam is the classical dance of Tamil Nadu, which grew from the temple dance traditions of the region.
B. Bihu — this matches II. Assam. Bihu is the folk dance of Assam, danced at the Bihu festivals, above all Rongali Bihu, the Assamese New Year in April.
C. Kathakali — this matches III. Kerala. Kathakali is the dance-drama of Kerala, known for its painted faces, large costumes and stories from the epics.
D. Kuchipudi — this matches I. Andhra Pradesh. Kuchipudi is named after the village of Kuchipudi in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, where it began.