Q1301
Which of the following classical dance form is associated with Uttar Pradesh?
A.
Kathak
AnswerB.
Bharatnatyam
C.
Odissi
D.
Kuchipuri
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The classical dance form Kathak is associated with the state of Uttar Pradesh. The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the traveling bards of ancient northern India known as Kathakars or storytellers. The term Kathak is derived from the Vedic Sanskrit word Katha which means "story", and Kathakar which means "the one who tells a story", or "to do with stories".