The 'Mohiniyattam' music is primarily based on which traditional musical style? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Mohiniyattam' music is primarily based on which traditional musical style?
A. Carnatic
B. Sufi
C. Hindustani
D. Sopana Sangeetham
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Mohiniyattam songs are set in the Sopana Sangeetham, a semi-classical Kerala style, with Malayalam lyrics.

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Question #1 Report Error
The 'Nritta, Nritya, and Natya' are the three pillars of:
A. All classical dances
B. Only Kathak
C. Only Odissi
D. Only Bharatanatyam

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Natya Shastra classifies all Indian dance under these three pillars.

Question #2 Report Error
Which classical dance form originated in the state of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Kathak
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kuchipudi
D. Mohiniyattam

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Kathak is a major classical dance form of India, traditionally attributed to the traveling bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks or storytellers.

Question #3 Report Error
The 'Tihai' is a repetitive rhythmic element in which classical dance?
A. Manipuri
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Kathak
D. Odissi

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A Tihai is a technical rhythmic structure in Kathak (and Hindustani music) that repeats three times to land on the 'Sam' (beat).