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Which of the following dance forms of India is wrongly matched with the state of its origination?

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✅ Correct Option: 3

Option 1: Sattriya - Assam -> Correctly matched. Sattriya is a classical dance-drama from Assam introduced by saint Sankaradeva in the 15th century.

Option 2: Bharatanatyam - Tamil Nadu -> Correctly matched. Bharatanatyam is one of India's oldest classical dance forms originating from Tamil Nadu.

Option 3: Mohiniyattam - Karnataka -> Wrongly matched. Mohiniyattam actually originated in Kerala, not Karnataka. It is characterized by graceful, swaying movements.

Option 4: Kuchipudi - Andhra Pradesh -> Correctly matched. Kuchipudi originated in the village of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh.


Hence, Option 3: Mohiniyattam - Karnataka -> Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form that belongs to Kerala, known for its feminine grace and lasya elements, not Karnataka -> correct

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