Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Which of the following dance forms did NOT originate in South India?

Options:

Kathakali

Kuchipudi

Sattriya

Bharatanatyam

Correct Answer:

Sattriya

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Sattriya

Sattriya is the dance form that did NOT originate in South India.

  • Kathakali, Kuchipudi, and Bharatanatyam all originated in South India.
    • Kathakali: Originated in Kerala, South India.
    • Kuchipudi: Originated in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, South India.
    • Bharatanatyam: Originated in Tamil Nadu, South India.
  • Sattriya: Originated in Assam, Northeast India. It is a classical dance form with unique characteristics and themes related to Vaishnavism.