Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should…
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Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If none of the options is appropriate, mark (5) i.e. ‘None of these’ as the answer.
The epoch-making queens of yesteryears – Kittoor Chennamma, Rudrama Devi, Rani Lakshmi Bai and Razia Sultan – were played out in geographical pattern ________
- A.
trying recreate history, especially that of constant protest and war, in a solo dance format within a short time-frame.
- B.
costume and change of headgear in accordance to the tone and tenor of the sequence of events was admirable.
- C.
starting from south of India to the north, chiefly through two dance forms of Bharatanatyam and Kathak, though four different forms would have been more welcome from the audience point of view.
- D.
the lyrics and the abhinaya with sanchari were given equal importance and moulded beautifully within the confines of footwork presentations.
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Correct answer: C
Answer: starting from south of India to the north, chiefly through two dance forms of Bharatanatyam and Kathak, though four different forms would have been more welcome from the audience point of view.
Explanation:
This phrase supplies the required 'geographical pattern' by indicating movement from the south of India to the north and by naming dance forms that represent those regions.
It links the list of queens (who belong to different regions) in a logical sequence, so the completed sentence is coherent and grammatically acceptable.
The other phrases focus on aspects of performance (recreating history in a solo format; costume and headgear; lyrics and abhinaya) and do not address geography, so they do not fit the blank.
Minor stylistic note: a smoother phrasing would be 'starting in the south of India and moving to the north,' but the original phrase is acceptable for completing the sentence.
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