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

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Art & Culture

Prelims 2014

Consider the following pairs

Garba : Gujarat
Mohiniattam : Odisha
Yakshagana : Karnataka

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Garba is a traditional folk dance from Gujarat, performed especially during the Navratri festival in honour of Goddess Durga.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form of Kerala, not Odisha. It is known for its graceful, feminine movements and is performed solo by women.

Statement 3 is correct: Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form from Karnataka, combining dance, music, dialogue, and elaborate costumes to depict mythological stories.

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