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Music, Dance & Theatre
Question No. 26Interactive Test Mode
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Q26. Consider the following pairs: 1. Garba: Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam: Odisha 3. Yakshagana: Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

  1. Garba: Gujarat
  2. Mohiniattam: Odisha
  3. Yakshagana: Karnataka

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1 and 3 only

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  • Pair 1 is correctly matched: Garba is the traditional folk dance of Gujarat, performed around a lamp or image of Goddess Durga during Navratri.
  • Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Mohiniattam is a classical solo dance form originating from Kerala (characterized by graceful, swaying feminine movements or Lasya), whereas classical dance from Odisha is Odissi.
  • Pair 3 is correctly matched: Yakshagana is a traditional theatre and dance-drama form native to coastal Karnataka.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Q26)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicArt and Culture → Music, Dance & Theatre
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1 and 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I Question 26 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2014 Art and Culture (Music, Dance & Theatre) question is Option (C): "1 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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