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: Comprehension Task:
This exercise involves associating specific dance and cultural institutions with their respective geographical locations.
Step 2: Explanatory Breakdown:
- (A) Chhau Institute: The Mayurbhanj variant of Chhau dance is renowned, with a primary center for its instruction and advocacy situated in Baripada, Odisha. Consequently, A corresponds to (III).
- (B) Koodiyattam Centers: Koodiyattam, a classical Sanskrit dramatic tradition originating from Kerala, finds major preservation organizations, such as Kerala Kalamandalam, within the vicinity of Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala). Therefore, B corresponds to (IV).
- (D) Manipur Dance Academy: Manipuri dance hails from Manipur. The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, a leading institution, is located in Imphal, the capital of Manipur. Thus, D corresponds to (II).
- (C) Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra: This name signifies "South Indian Cultural Center." Through process of elimination, it aligns with Hyderabad (I). While Hyderabad is not the sole South Indian cultural nexus, this remains the only logical remaining association.
Step 3: Conclusive Result:
The correct pairings are A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.