Question

Match List-I with List-II: 

List-I (Festivals)		List-II (States)
(A)	Khajuraho Dance Festival	(III)	Madhya Pradesh
(B)	Modhera Dance Festival	(I)	Gujarat
(C)	Nishagandhi Dance Festival	(IV)	Kerala
(D)	Konark Dance Festival	(II)	Odisha

• A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• B. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• C. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• D. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Hint:

Important dance festivals and states: \[ \text{Khajuraho Festival} \rightarrow \text{Madhya Pradesh} \] \[ \text{Konark Festival} \rightarrow \text{Odisha} \] \[ \text{Modhera Festival} \rightarrow \text{Gujarat} \] \[ \text{Neeshagandhi Festival} \rightarrow \text{Kerala} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
India hosts several renowned dance festivals associated with particular states and historical cultural centers. These festivals promote Indian classical dance traditions and attract artists from across the country.

Step 1: Match Khajuraho Dance Festival.
\[ \text{Khajuraho Dance Festival} \] is held in: \[ \text{Madhya Pradesh} \] Thus: \[ A \rightarrow III \]

Step 2: Match Modhera Dance Festival.
\[ \text{Modhera Dance Festival} \] is celebrated in: \[ \text{Gujarat} \] Thus: \[ B \rightarrow I \]

Step 3: Match Neeshagandhi Dance Festival.
\[ \text{Neeshagandhi Dance Festival} \] is associated with: \[ \text{Kerala} \] Thus: \[ C \rightarrow IV \]

Step 4: Match Konark Dance Festival.
\[ \text{Konark Dance Festival} \] is held in: \[ \text{Orissa (Odisha)} \] Thus: \[ D \rightarrow II \]

Step 5: Write the final matching sequence.
The correct matching is: \[ A\text{-}III,\ B\text{-}I,\ C\text{-}IV,\ D\text{-}II \]

Step 6: Compare with the given options.
Among the given choices: \[ (A)\ A\text{-}I,\ B\text{-}II,\ C\text{-}III,\ D\text{-}IV \] \[ (B)\ A\text{-}II,\ B\text{-}III,\ C\text{-}I,\ D\text{-}IV \] \[ (C)\ A\text{-}III,\ B\text{-}I,\ C\text{-}IV,\ D\text{-}II \] \[ (D)\ A\text{-}IV,\ B\text{-}III,\ C\text{-}I,\ D\text{-}II \] the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{A\text{-}III,\ B\text{-}I,\ C\text{-}IV,\ D\text{-}II} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(C)}} \]