Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Dance Movements)	List-II (Description)
(A) Cārīs	(I) Dance Postures
(B) Mandalas	(II) Circular Movements
(C) Karaṇas	(III) Foot & Leg Positions
(D) Aṅgāhāras	(IV) Movements of Hands

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

In 'match the following' questions, start by identifying the most certain and obvious pairs. Use these to eliminate incorrect options. Even if some pairs seem ambiguous or poorly described, the process of elimination can often lead you to the correct answer.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question requires matching technical terms from Indian classical dance, as codified in the Nāṭyaśāstra, with their simplified descriptions.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's define each term in List-I and find the best fit from List-II.
(A) Cārīs: A Cārī is a coordinated movement of the foot, calf, thigh, and hip of one leg. It represents the movement or gait. The most fitting description is (III) Foot \& Leg Positions, as it primarily concerns the lower limbs.
(B) Maṇḍalas: A Maṇḍala is a pattern traced on the ground by the dancer, created by a series of Cārīs. These patterns can be linear, circular, or complex. (II) Circular Movements is a suitable description for the resulting floor patterns.
(C) Karaṇas: A Karaṇa is a fundamental unit of dance, a transitionary movement combining a specific stance (sthāna), leg movement (cārī), and hand gesture (nṛtta hasta). The Nāṭyaśāstra describes 108 such Karaṇas. While it's a full-body movement, the options are simplified. Between (I) and (IV), both are components. However, often a Karaṇa culminates in a pose.
(D) Aṅgāhāras: An Aṅgāhāra is a longer sequence of dance, composed of six, seven, eight, or nine Karaṇas strung together gracefully.
Step 3: Matching and Final Answer:
Let's use the process of elimination with the clearest matches.


(A) Cārīs definitely matches (III) Foot \& Leg Positions.
(B) Maṇḍalas definitely matches (II) Circular Movements.
Only option (3) has both of these matches: (A)-(III) and (B)-(II). Let's examine the rest of option (3).


(C) Karaṇas is matched with (IV) Movements of Hands. This is an incomplete description, as a Karaṇa involves the entire body, but the Nṛtta Hasta (dance hand gesture) is a critical component. In the context of the given limited choices, this might be the intended, albeit simplified, match.

(D) Aṅgāhāras is matched with (I) Dance Postures. An Aṅgāhāra is a sequence of movements, not a single posture. However, as it is composed of Karaṇas (which are often viewed as poses), this could be the intended logic.
Given that the first two matches (A-III, B-II) are strong and unique to option (3), it is the most plausible correct answer despite the imprecision in the other two pairings.