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UPSC Prelims 2008 · General Studies

Question 70: History and Culture

Bimbavati Devi is a well-known dancer of which type of dance?

aManipuri
bBharat Natyam
cKuchipudi
dOdissi

AnswerThe answer is (a).

Bimbavati Devi is a Manipuri dancer. Manipuri is the classical dance of Manipur, known for its gentle, lyrical movements and its link with the Radha-Krishna Raslila tradition. Bharatanatyam belongs to Tamil Nadu, Kuchipudi to Andhra Pradesh and Odissi to Odisha. Pair each dancer with a style and its home State when revising such names.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Manipuri is her dance form.
  • (b) Bharatanatyam belongs to Tamil Nadu.
  • (c) Kuchipudi belongs to Andhra Pradesh.
  • (d) Odissi belongs to Odisha.

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