Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C) Mohiniattam
Swati Tirunal Rama Varma, the 19th-century ruler of Travancore (Kerala), was a celebrated patron of Mohiniattam.
He revitalized this delicate and graceful dance form, encouraging its performance at court and commissioning numerous compositions specifically for it.
His contributions preserved Mohiniattam at a time when it was in decline.
Mohiniattam emphasizes feminine grace (Lasya) and is known for its soft, flowing movements.
Swati Tirunal composed padams, varnams, and thillanas for Mohiniattam in Malayalam and Sanskrit.
He promoted both Carnatic and Hindustani music, blending diverse cultural elements in his court.
His court also fostered literary and musical arts, making Travancore a significant cultural hub.
Here is a table of 8 classical dance forms of India, their associated states, and famous exponents:
| Dance Form | State/Region | Famous Exponents |
|---|---|---|
| Bharatanatyam | Tamil Nadu | Rukmini Devi Arundale, Padma Subrahmanyam, Alarmel Valli |
| Kathak | Uttar Pradesh | Birju Maharaj, Sitara Devi, Shovana Narayan |
| Kathakali | Kerala | Kalamandalam Gopi, Kottakkal Sivaraman, Kalamandalam Ramankutty |
| Mohiniattam | Kerala | Sunanda Nair, Bharati Shivaji, Kalamandalam Kshemavathi |
| Odissi | Odisha | Kelucharan Mohapatra, Sanjukta Panigrahi, Sonal Mansingh |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh | Yamini Krishnamurthy, Raja-Radha Reddy, Vempati Chinna Satyam |
| Manipuri | Manipur | Jhaveri Sisters, Guru Bipin Singh, Darshana Jhaveri |
| Sattriya | Assam | Jatin Goswami, Anita Sharma, Guru Ghanakanta Bora |
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