Match the following folk art forms of Andhra Pradesh with their correct descriptions: Folk Art Form Description A. Tholu Bommalata 1. Shadow puppetry art depicting Hindu epics through music and storytelling B. Jamukula Pata 2. Performed by three artistes, including a lead singer with a chorus C. Tappeta Gullu 3. Devotional dance with ankle bells and drums to appease rain god D. Puli Veshalu 4. Dance form where performers paint themselves like tigers Select the correct option: |ForumIAS

[A] A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

[B] A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

[C] A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

[D] A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Tholu Bommalata – An ancient shadow puppetry art depicting Hindu epics through music and storytelling (Match 1).
Jamukula Pata – A musical performance involving three artistes, including a lead singer and chorus (Match 2).
Tappeta Gullu – A devotional dance performed with ankle bells and drums to please the rain god and Gangamma (Match 3).
Puli Veshalu – A vibrant dance where performers are painted like tigers and move rhythmically (Match 4).

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