GS PrelimsHistory (Culture)Dance forms2014

Consider the following pairs: 1. Garba - Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam - Odisha 3. Yakshagana - Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A

1 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Pair 1 is correctly matched. Garba is a popular folk dance form originating from the state of Gujarat, especially performed during the Navratri festival. 2. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. Mohiniattam is one of the classical dance forms of India, originating from the state of Kerala, not Odisha. The classical dance form from Odisha is Odissi. 3. Pair 3 is correctly matched. Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form, combining dance, music, dialogue, costume, and make-up, predominantly found in the coastal districts and Malenadu region of Karnataka. Therefore, pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched.

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