Q. Consider the following Indian dance forms:

1. Kathak
2. Kuchipudi
3. Mohiniyattam
4. Chhau

Which of the above are recognized as classical dances of India?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3 only
Notes: Kathak, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam are officially recognized as classical dance forms by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Chhau, while acknowledged by the Ministry of Culture, has not yet received recognition as a classical dance from the Sangeet Natak Akademi, and thus is not classified as a classical dance in official lists.