Which classical dance form's origin is attributed to travelling bards of ancient northern India known as Kathakaar ('storyteller')?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Kathak
- Step 1: Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. Answer: Kathak. Its origin is attributed to the traveling bards in ancient northern India known as Kathakaar ('storyteller'), who communicated stories from the Hindu epics through dance, songs and music. Why not the others: Odissi is from the east coast state of Odisha, Manipuri from Manipur, and Sattriya from Assam according to the Indian classical dance page; none is attributed to northern Indian storytellers.
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