Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Dance Centers)	List-II (Location/State)
(A) Chhau Centre	(III) Baripada
(B) Centres for Koodiyattam	(IV) Thiruvananthapuram
(C) Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra	(I) Hyderabad
(D) Manipur Dance Centre	(II) Imphal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

When matching institutions to locations, always start with the most obvious pairs. A Manipur Dance Centre will be in Manipur (Imphal), and a Koodiyattam Centre will be in Kerala. This process of elimination simplifies the question.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question requires matching various dance and cultural centers with their correct locations.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- (A) Chhau Centre: The Mayurbhanj style of Chhau dance is famous, and a major centre for its training and promotion is located in Baripada, Odisha. So, A matches with (III).
- (B) Centres for Koodiyattam: Koodiyattam is a traditional Sanskrit theatre form from Kerala. Major institutions preserving it, such as Kerala Kalamandalam, are located in the region of Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala). So, B matches with (IV).
- (D) Manipur Dance Centre: Manipuri dance originates from Manipur. The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, a premier institution, is located in Imphal, the capital of Manipur. So, D matches with (II).
- (C) Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra: This translates to "South Indian Cultural Centre." By elimination, it matches with Hyderabad (I). While Hyderabad is not the only southern cultural hub, this is the logical pairing left.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.