Statements regarding Classical Dances of India

CMAT 2025 · General Knowledge · Medium · Art & Culture

Which of the following statements are correct?

A. Bharatanatyam is the famous dance of Tamil Nadu. B. Rukmini Devi is a famous artist of Bharatanatyam. C. Kathakali is a the famous dance of Andhra Pradesh. D. Birju Maharaj is associated with Kathakali as an artist. E. The theme of Mohiniyattam dance is love and devotion to God.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A.

    A, B, C only

  2. B.

    B, C, D only

  3. C.

    A, B, E only

  4. D.

    C, D, E only

Answer

C

Explanation

Statements A, B, and E are correct. Statement C is incorrect because Kathakali is from Kerala (Kuchipudi is from Andhra Pradesh). Statement D is incorrect because Pandit Birju Maharaj is associated with Kathak, not Kathakali.

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