Which dance style was recognised by the famous 'Tanjore Quartet' of the nineteenth century?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bharatanatyam.
The Tanjore Quartet—Chinnayya, Ponnayya, Sivanandam, and Vadivelu—were four brothers in the 19th century who played a pivotal role in codifying and systematising Bharatanatyam. They structured the adavu (basic steps), jatis (rhythmic patterns), and margam (performance repertoire), which remain the foundation of Bharatanatyam today. Their contributions also included composing music and choreography for dance, making this classical dance form both technically rigorous and artistically expressive.