The 'Navarasa' (nine emotions) are explicitly categorized in which ancient text? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Navarasa' (nine emotions) are explicitly categorized in which ancient text?

A. Natya Shastra

B. Upanishads

C. Arthashastra

D. Rigveda

Answer: Option A

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The Natya Shastra by Bharata Muni defines the eight original rasas, with the ninth (Shanta) later added.

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The 'Mudras' are categorized as Asamyuta and Samyuta in:

A. Only Kathak

B. Only Bharatanatyam

C. All classical dances

D. Only Odissi

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Correct Answer: Option C

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The 'Arangetram' marks the professional debut of a dancer in:

A. Manipuri

B. Odissi

C. Bharatanatyam

D. Kathakali

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Correct Answer: Option C

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The 'Pung' barrel drum is synonymous with which dance?

A. Manipuri

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D. Kathakali

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Correct Answer: Option A

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