​Match the following in List – 1 and List – 2 and choose the right option:

List -I	List -II
a. Chaunphula	1. Peak
b. Barahmasa	2. Folk dance
c. Devguru	3. Observatory
d. Devsthal	4. Folk song

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Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a) a–2, b–4, c–3, d–1

• a. Chaunphula – 2. Folk dance
  ▸ A traditional dance form of Uttarakhand performed during festive occasions.

• b. Barahmasa – 4. Folk song
  ▸ A genre of folk songs depicting emotions across the twelve months (Bara = 12, Masa = months).

• c. Devguru – 3. Observatory
  ▸ Refers to Devguru Observatory, a scientific research facility in Uttarakhand.

• d. Devsthal – 1. Peak
  ▸ A notable peak in the Kumaon region that also houses the ARIES astronomical observatory.

• Chaunphula is popular in Garhwal and performed by both men and women.

• Barahmasa represents folk expressions of seasonal changes and emotions.

• Devguru Observatory is engaged in atmospheric and meteorological research.

• Devasthal hosts Asia’s largest optical telescope under ARIES.

• Devsthals in Uttarakhand are both cultural and astronomical landmarks.

• Uttarakhand blends scientific infrastructure with folk heritage remarkably.