Which of the following dance forms did NOT originate in South India?
Answer
Correct Answer : c ) Sattriya
Explanation :Sattriya dance, one of the eight major classical Indian dance traditions, has its origins in Assam.
It is a dance-drama performance art presented in the Krishna-centric Vaishnavism monasteries of Assam.
Its origins are believed to be by Srimanta Sankardev. He was a scholar and saint of Bhakti movement of 15th century.
Bharatnatyam - Tamil Nadu
Kuchipudi- Andhra Pradesh
Kathakali and Mohiniattam- Kerala
Hence, (c) is the correct answer.
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