Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Bharatnatyam ........

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Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Bharatnatyam?

It is one of the oldest dance forms in India which is not based on Natya Shastra

It was originally known as Daasiyattam in Tamil Nadu as it was performed by the Devadasis in the temples.

The present style of Bharatanatyam was systematically designed by the Thanjavoor Brothers i.e. Chinnayya, Ponnayya, Vadivelu and Sivanandam.

Pioneering efforts of E. Krishna Iyer and Rukmini Devi Arundale revived this dance form in 20th century times

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Explanation:

Bharathanatyam is the oldest among the contemporary classical dance forms of India. Its claim to antiquity rests not on the name, which is derived from the word "Bharatha" and thus associated with the Natyasastra, but on the overwhelming literary, sculptural and historical evidence available.