1)  Match the following and select the correct answer from the codes:

List I                                                List II

i) Kuchipudi                                    M. Karnataka

ii) Yakshagana                                 N. Andhra Pradesh

iii) Ghoomar                                    O. Northern India

iv) Kathak                                        P. Rajasthan

A) (i)-N, (ii)-M, (iii)-P, (iv)-O

B) (i)-M, (ii)-P, (iii)-O, (iv)-N

C) (i)-N, (ii)-O, (iii)-M, (iv)-P

D) (i)-M, (ii)-N, (iii)-P, (iv)-O

i) Kuchipudi — N (Andhra Pradesh): Kuchipudi is a classical dance form named after the village Kuchipudi in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is a dance-drama tradition known for graceful movements and expressive storytelling.

ii) Yakshagana — M (Karnataka): Yakshagana is a traditional dance-drama of coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka, featuring vibrant costumes, music, dialogue and enactment of mythological stories.

iii) Ghoomar — P (Rajasthan): Ghoomar is a folk dance of Rajasthan, traditionally performed by women in flowing skirts (ghagras) with characteristic twirling/spinning movements during festivals and celebrations.

iv) Kathak — O (Northern India): Kathak is a classical dance of North India (with major gharanas like Lucknow and Jaipur), noted for intricate footwork, spins and storytelling through gestures.

Ans)   A) (i)-N, (ii)-M, (iii)-P, (iv)-O


2)  Match the following and select the correct answer from the codes:

List I                                           List II

i) Banabhatta                              M. Gita Govindam

ii) Chanakya                                N. Panchatantra

iii) Jayadeva                                O. Arthasastra

iv) Vishnu Sharma                       P. Harshacharita

A) (i)- N, (ii)- M, (iii)- P, (iv)- O

B) (i)- P, (ii)- O, (iii)- M, (iv)- N

C) (i)- N, (ii)- O, (iii)- M, (iv)- P

D) (i)- M, (ii)- N, (iii)- P, (iv)- O

i) Banabhatta → P (Harshacharita): Banabhatta is the author of Harshacharita (a prose biography of Emperor Harsha) and Kadambari.

ii) Chanakya → O (Arthasastra): Chanakya (also called Kautilya) is traditionally credited with the Arthashastra, a treatise on statecraft and political economy.

iii) Jayadeva → M (Gita Govindam / Gita Govinda): Jayadeva composed the Gita Govinda (also called Gita Govindam), a lyrical poem devoted to Krishna.

iv) Vishnu Sharma → N (Panchatantra): Vishnu Sharma is traditionally named as the author/compilator of the Panchatantra, the collection of animal fables.

Ans)  B) (i)- P, (ii)- O, (iii)- M, (iv)- N