Which classical dance style originated in the Sattras (monasteries)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Question #1
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The 'Natya Shastra' considers which aspect as the combination of Nritta and Nritya?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Natya is the dramatic element that combines pure dance (Nritta) with expressive dance (Nritya) to convey a story.
Natya is the dramatic element that combines pure dance (Nritta) with expressive dance (Nritya) to convey a story.
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The Sangeet Natak Akademi currently recognises how many classical dance forms in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
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As of 2010, Sangeet Natak Akademi recognises 9 classical dance forms: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Sattriya, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, and Chhau.
As of 2010, Sangeet Natak Akademi recognises 9 classical dance forms: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Sattriya, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, and Chhau.
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The 'Mohiniyattam' dance item 'Cholkettu' is equivalent to which Bharatanatyam item?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Cholkettu is the first invocatory item in Mohiniyattam, analogous to Alarippu in Bharatanatyam.
Cholkettu is the first invocatory item in Mohiniyattam, analogous to Alarippu in Bharatanatyam.
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