The 'Nritta, Nritya, and Natya' pillar concept comes from: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Nritta, Nritya, and Natya' pillar concept comes from:
A. Veda
B. Upanishad
C. Natya Shastra
D. Purana
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Natya Shastra classifies all Indian classical performance under these three pillars.

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Correct Answer: Option C


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