Q. Consider the following pairs:

1. Natya - It contains dialogue, interpretation of moods and mime
2. Nritta - It consists of pure dance movements
3. Nritya - It is a combination of both rasa or sentiment and bhava or mood

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: Natya refers to dance drama, involving dialogue, interpretation of moods, mime, music, and decor. Nritta comprises pure dance movements without interpretive elements. Nritya combines both rasa (sentiment) and bhava (mood), involving expressive aspects. Thus, all three pairs are correctly matched based on classical Indian dance theory.