A. Kajri is a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh. B. Kuchipudi is a folk dance of Kerala. C. Kathakali is a folk dance of Kerala. D. Chakari is a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh. E. Ghapal is a folk dance of Rajasthan Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
To determine the correct option among the given choices, let's analyze each statement regarding folk dances and the states they belong to:
A. Kajri is a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh.
This statement is correct. Kajri is a traditional folk genre popular in the regions of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
B. Kuchipudi is a folk dance of Kerala.
This statement is incorrect. Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, not Kerala.
C. Kathakali is a folk dance of Kerala.
This statement is correct. Kathakali is a classical Indian dance form, as well as a type of folk drama, that originated in Kerala.
D. Chakari is a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh.
This statement is incorrect. Chakari is not recognized as a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh.
E. Ghapal is a folk dance of Rajasthan.
This statement is correct. Ghapal, or more commonly referred to as 'Ghoomar', is indeed a folk dance of Rajasthan.
Now, according to the analysis:
A is correct (Kajri - Uttar Pradesh).
C is correct (Kathakali - Kerala).
E is correct (Ghapal - Rajasthan).
Therefore, the correct answer is A, C, and E only.