Consider the following pair: Dances States 1. Kuchipudi Kerala 2. Sattriya Assam 3. Bharatanatyam Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

The correct answer is 2 only . Key Points The three main components of classical dances are Natya (the dramatic element of the dance i.e. the imitation of characters) Nritta (the dance movements in their basic form) Nritya (expressional component i.e. mudras or gestures) There are eight classical dances in India: Bharatanatyam : Tamil Nadu ( Hence pair 3 is incorrectly matched) Mohiniyattam : Kerala Kathakali : Kerala Kathak : North India (Uttar Pradesh) Kuchipudi : Andhra Pradesh ( Hence pair 1 is incorrectly matched ) Sattriya : Assam ( Hence pair 2 is correctly matched ) Odissi : Odisha Manipuri : Manipur Important Points Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form of Karnataka that depicts mythological stories and Puranas. It is a temple art form performed with massive headgears and vibrant costumes.