UPSC Prelims PYQ 2007: Match artists to dance/instrument

Match List‑I with List‑II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List‑I (Person)

1. Bhajan Sopori
2. Birju Maharaj
3. Priyadarsini Govind
4. T. V. Gopalakrishnan

List‑II (Known as)

1. Bharatnatyam Dancer
2. Exponent of Santoor
3. Mridangam maestro
4. Kathak dancer

Codes:

1. A‑2, B‑1, C‑4, D‑3
2. A‑3, B‑1, C‑4, D‑2
3. A‑2, B‑4, C‑1, D‑3
4. A‑3, B‑4, C‑1, D‑2

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• Bhajan Sopori was a renowned exponent of the santoor, Birju Maharaj was a celebrated Kathak dancer, Priyadarsini Govind is known for Bharatanatyam, and T. V. Gopalakrishnan is famous as a mridangam maestro.

Answer: (c) A‑2, B‑4, C‑1, D‑3