Consider the following pairs 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct answer: C
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.