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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified- Statement 1 is correct: Kuchipudi originated as a dance-drama tradition in Andhra Pradesh where dancers frequently deliver spoken dialogues (Vachika Abhinaya). Traditional Bharatanatyam is a solo presentation focusing on silent mime (Angika/Satvika Abhinaya) accompanied by a singer.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Dancing on the rim of a brass plate (Tarangam), often with a pot balanced on the head, is a hallmark feature of Kuchipudi, not Bharatanatyam.
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