1. Kerala
  2. Andhra Pradesh
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Karnataka
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Option 2 : Andhra Pradesh

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

  • Vilasini Natyam
    • Vilasini Natyam is an Indian classical dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh.
    • Its repertoire comprises temple dances, court dances, and dance operas of female singer-dancers of Telugu origin.
    • The first male Vilasini Natyam dancer is Sri Sanjay Kumar Joshi from Hyderabad.
  • Andhra Pradesh
    • Capital-Hyderabad
    • Chief Minister- Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy
    • Governor - Biswabhusan Harichandan
    • State Tree - Neem Tree
    • State Bird - Rose-ringed parakeet
    • State Flower - Common Jasmine
    • State Animal - Blackbuck 
    • National Parks - Papikonda National Park, Sri Venkateshwara National Park 

  • Sangeet Natak Academy recognizes only 8 classical dances of India.
  • However, the Ministry of Culture also considers Chhau Dance as a classical dance of India, making the total number of classical dances in India 9.
States Capital Chief Minister
Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Pinarayi Vijayan
Maharashtra Mumbai Eknath Shinde
Karnataka Bengaluru Basavaraj Bommai 
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