Identify the correct pair:
(A) Gujarat – Alha
(B) Tamil Nadu – Villupaattu
(C) Uttar Pradesh – Garba
(D) Karnataka – Laavani
Correct Ans: (B)
Explanation:
The correct pair is Tamil Nadu – Villupaattu. Villupaattu is a traditional form of storytelling through songs, primarily associated with Tamil Nadu. Performers use a bow-shaped instrument called “Villu,” which gives the art form its name.
The other options are mismatched:
- Gujarat is famous for Garba, not Uttar Pradesh.
- Uttar Pradesh is known for Kathak dance, not Garba.
- Karnataka is known for classical music and dance forms like Bharatanatyam and Yakshagana, not Laavani, which originates from Maharashtra.