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Question : With which of the following dance forms is Thumri music associated?
Option 1: Sattriya
Option 2: Kathakali
Option 3: Kathak
Option 4: Bharatanatyam
Answer (1)
Correct Answer: Kathak
Solution : The correct answer is Kathak .
Thumri, tracing back to the 19th century, originated as the bandish ki thumri or bol-baant linked to Kathak dance in Lucknow's court under Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. Initially sung by courtesans, it evolved from ancient Kathak, with a variant developed by the tawaif community, known as "nautch" dancers during British rule.
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