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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2021General Studies
Question
Match the following: Dance Form A. Bharat Natyam B. Kathak C. Kuchipudi D. Mohiniyattam State 1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Kerala 4. Andhra Pradesh
Options
- A A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
- B A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
- C A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
- D A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
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Correct Answer
C A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Model Answer
| Dance Form | State | Music and instruments used |
|---|---|---|
| Bharat Natyam | Tamil Nadu | Carnatic classical music, instruments such as flute, violin and the Mridangam. |
| Kathak | Uttar Pradesh | North Indian music, instruments like tabla, sarangi orharmonium with manjira |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh | Vocal and instrumental Carnatic music, instruments like mridangam, cymbals, veena, flute and the tambura |
| Mohiniyattam | Kerala | Carnatic music, instruments such as Mridanga ,Idakka,flute, Veena, and Kuzhitalam. |
Additional Information
8 classical dances are as follows
- Bharatanatyam
- Kathak
- Kathakali
- Kuchipudi
- Manipuri
- Mohiniattam
- Odissi
- Sattriya