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Correct Answer: Option (C) — A – 3; B – 1; C – 4; D – 2
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified• Kalamandalam Kshemavathy (A-3): Celebrated exponent of Mohiniyattam from Kerala. • Kottakkal Sivaraman (B-1): Legendary Kathakali actor renowned for performing female stree vesham roles. • Lakshmi Viswanathan (C-4): Acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer and scholar. • N. Madhabi Devi (D-2): Eminent Manipuri classical dancer.
Kalamandalam Kshemavathy is an iconic Mohiniyattam exponent (A-3), and N. Madhabi Devi is associated with Manipuri (D-2), which leads straight to option (c).
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