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Standard VI
Civics
Dance Forms
Bharatanatyam...
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Bharatanatyam is a major genre of Indian classical dance that originated in ___________.
A
Andhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala
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Manipur
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Solution
The correct option is
B
Tamil Nadu
Bharatnatyam Dance has its origin in the state of Tamil Nadu and is the oldest classical dance form of all dance forms.
Bharatnatyam derives its name from Bharatamuni and Natyam which means dance in Tamil.
It involves transitional movements of the leg, hip and arm. Expressive eye movements and hand gestures are used to convey emotions.
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