Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Dance Exponents)	List-II (Dance Form)
(A) Ram Gopal	(I) Kathak
(B) Sundar Prasad	(II) Bharatanatyam
(C) Bipin Singh	(IV) Manipuri
(D) Sanjukta Panigrahi	(III) Odissi

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:

In matching questions, try to identify the most famous pairs first. Sanjukta Panigrahi and Odissi are almost synonymous, as are Guru Bipin Singh and Manipuri. This can help you quickly narrow down the options.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question requires matching prominent gurus and exponents of Indian classical dance with their respective dance forms.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- (A) Ram Gopal: He was a pioneering solo dancer and choreographer in the mid-20th century, celebrated for his presentations of Bharatanatyam. So, A matches with (II).
- (B) Sundar Prasad: He was a renowned guru of the Jaipur gharana of Kathak. So, B matches with (I).
- (C) Bipin Singh: Guru Bipin Singh is widely regarded as the father of the Manipuri dance revival and is a master of Manipuri dance. So, C matches with (IV).
- (D) Sanjukta Panigrahi: She was the foremost female exponent who played a crucial role in the revival and popularization of Odissi dance globally. So, D matches with (III).
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct set of matches is A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.