Deba Prasad Das, Pankaj Charan Das and Gangadhar Pradhan are associated with which of the following dance forms?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Odissi.
· Deba Prasad Das, Pankaj Charan Das, and Gangadhar Pradhan are associated with Odissi.
· Odissi is a classical dance form from the state of Odisha in eastern India.
· It is known for its fluid movements, intricate gestures, and expressive facial expressions.
· It has ancient roots and is one of the oldest surviving dance forms in India, with evidence dating back to the 2nd century BCE.
· Pankaj Charan Das: Known as the "Guru of Gurus," he played a key role in the development of the Odissi dance form.
Facts to remember:
· Bharatanatyam: Originates from Tamil Nadu; famous exponents include Rukmini Devi Arundale, Balasaraswati, and Padma Subrahmanyam.
· Manipuri: Originates from Manipur; famous exponents include Guru Bipin Singh, Jhaveri Sisters, and Rajkumar Singhajit Singh.
· Kathak: Originates from northern India; famous exponents include Birju Maharaj, Sitara Devi, and Shovana Narayan.