Explanation:

• Kuchipudi is one of the classical styles of Indian dance. Its name is derived from a village near Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh, near Vijayawada. 

• Around the third and fourth decade of 20th century it emerged out of a long rich tradition of dance-drama of the same name.The music that accompanies the dance is according to the classical school of Carnatic music and is delightfully syncopathic. 

• Unique feature of Kuchipudi is the Tarangam, in which the performer dances on the edges of a brass plate, executing complicated rhythmic patterns with dexterity, while sometimes also balancing a pot of water on the head.

Hence option 2nd is correct.