Question

1. Match the following

i. Dashiattam

ii. Kuchipudi

iii. Kathakali

iv. Mohiniattam

v. Odissi

1. Water

2. Air

3. Sky

4. Fire

5. Earth

Identify the correct option where a particular dance is matched to its natural element

• A. a) I -4, II-5, III-3, IV-2, V-1
• B. b) I-3, II-4, III-2, IV-1, V-5
• C. c) I-5, II-4, III-3, IV-2, V-1
• D. d) I-4, II-5, III-2, IV-3, V-1 ​​​​​​​

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a) I -4, II-5, III-3, IV-2, V-1

1. Ans A

Explanation:

• Bharatnatyam/Dashiattam – aftenrefered as fire dance. It manifests fire in human body

• Kuchipudi dance manifests earthly elements in human body

• KathakatiSymbolises the element of sky or ether

• Mohiniattam – element of air is symbolized

• Odissi symbolizes water