Question

Given below are two statements :
one is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A) :
Bharata Natyam Repertoire begins with the Chollakettu item.
Reason (R) :
Chollakettu is the first item of Mohini Attam repertoire which means dancing to the rhythmic syllables.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

\[ \text{Bharata Natyam begins with} \rightarrow \text{Alarippu} \] \[ \text{Mohini Attam begins with} \rightarrow \text{Chollakettu} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Different Indian classical dance forms have their own traditional repertoire sequences. Bharata Natyam and Mohini Attam follow distinct performance structures with different opening items.

Step 1: Examine the Assertion statement.
The Assertion states: \[ \text{``Bharata Natyam Repertoire begins with the Chollakettu item.''} \] This statement is incorrect because the Bharata Natyam repertoire traditionally begins with: \[ \text{Alarippu} \] Alarippu is the opening dance item that prepares the dancer physically and rhythmically for the performance.

Step 2: Examine the Reason statement.
The Reason states: \[ \text{``Chollakettu is the first item of Mohini Attam repertoire which means dancing to the rhythmic syllables.''} \] This statement is correct. In Mohini Attam:
• Chollakettu is the opening item
• It combines rhythmic syllables, dance movements, and devotional expression
• The term is associated with rhythmic recitation and movement patterns

Step 3: Determine the correct option.
Since:
• Assertion (A) is incorrect
• Reason (R) is correct the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) is not correct but (R) is correct}} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(D)}} \]