Question

Arrange the ornaments worn by a Bharatanatyam female dancer from Head to feet in correct order :
A. Surya, Chandra, Chutti

B. Zumaki, Matal

C. Udiyanam

D. Kashimala, Padakam
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. D, C, B, A
• B. A, B, C, D
• C. B, A, C, D
• D. A, B, D, C

Hint:

Important Bharatanatyam ornaments: \[ \text{Surya, Chandra, Chutti} \rightarrow \text{Head} \] \[ \text{Zumaki, Matal} \rightarrow \text{Ear} \] \[ \text{Udiyanam} \rightarrow \text{Waist Belt} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Bharatanatyam dancers wear a traditional set of ornaments arranged systematically from head to feet. These ornaments enhance the beauty, grace, and stage appearance of the dancer and are an important part of classical dance costume tradition.

Step 1: Identify the ornaments worn on the head.
\[ \text{Surya, Chandra, Chutti} \] are ornaments worn on the head and forehead region. Thus, the first position is: \[ A \]

Step 2: Identify the ornaments worn near the ears.
\[ \text{Zumaki, Matal} \] are ear ornaments attached around the ears and hair. Thus, the next position is: \[ B \]

Step 3: Identify the waist ornament.
\[ \text{Udiyanam} \] is the waist belt ornament worn around the waist. Thus, the next position is: \[ C \]

Step 4: Identify the ornaments worn lower on the body.
\[ \text{Kashimala, Padakam} \] are necklace ornaments extending towards the chest area and lower ornamentation sequence. Thus, the final position is: \[ D \]

Step 5: Arrange from head to feet.
The correct order becomes: \[ A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C \rightarrow D \]

Step 6: Compare with the given options.
Among the given choices: \[ (A)\ D,C,B,A \] \[ (B)\ A,B,C,D \] \[ (C)\ B,A,C,D \] \[ (D)\ A,B,D,C \] the correct sequence is: \[ \boxed{A,B,C,D} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(B)}} \]