Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Bheda-s)	List-II (Characteristics)
(A) Shirobheda	(II) Head Movements
(B) Dristibedha	(I) Eye glances
(C) Grivabheda	(IV) Neck Movements
(D) Hastabhinaya	(III) Hand gestures

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Learning the basic Sanskrit roots for body parts is extremely helpful for dance theory: Shira (head), Drishti (eye), Griva (neck), Hasta (hand), and Pada (foot). This knowledge makes decoding such technical terms much easier.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question requires matching Sanskrit technical terms for different types of bodily movements ('bhedas' or classifications) used in Indian classical dance with their English meanings.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- (A) Shirobheda: 'Shira' means head. Therefore, Shirobheda refers to the different types of Head Movements. So, A matches with (II).
- (B) Dristibedha: 'Drishti' means sight or eye. Therefore, Dristibedha refers to the different types of Eye glances. So, B matches with (I).
- (C) Grivabheda: 'Griva' means neck. Therefore, Grivabheda refers to the different types of Neck Movements. So, C matches with (IV).
- (D) Hastabhinaya: 'Hasta' means hand and 'Abhinaya' means expression. Therefore, Hastabhinaya refers to expression through Hand gestures (Mudras). So, D matches with (III).
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct set of matches is A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.