Manipuri dance is predominantly influenced by which sect of Hinduism? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Manipuri dance is predominantly influenced by which sect of Hinduism?
A. Vaishnavism
B. Shaivism
C. Shaktism
D. Jainism
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Manipuri dance draws its themes mainly from the Radha-Krishna lore and is deeply connected to Gaudiya Vaishnavism.

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Question #1 Report Error
Which classical dance form has an 'Eka-harya' (one actor) tradition?
A. Sattriya
B. Kathakali (often ensemble, but solo elements exist) / Bharatanatyam (Solo)
C. All of the above
D. Manipuri

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Bharatanatyam is famous for its solo (Eka-harya) performance tradition, where one dancer plays multiple characters.

Question #2 Report Error
The 'Natya Shastra' considers which aspect as the combination of Nritta and Nritya?
A. Natya
B. Lasya
C. Tandava
D. Abhinaya

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Natya is the dramatic element that combines pure dance (Nritta) with expressive dance (Nritya) to convey a story.

Question #3 Report Error
The 'Suddha Nritta' item in Odissi is placed at which part of the performance?
A. After the abhinaya pieces
B. End
C. Middle
D. Beginning

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Suddha Nritta is an opening pure dance sequence in an Odissi recital, performed after Mangalacharan.