UPSC Prelims 2014
Art & Culture
Consider the following pairs
1. Garba : Gujarat
2. Mohiniattam : Odisha
3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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.