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Abhinay a Daipana, a famous treatise on dance is written by
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Which of the following is/are recognized as classical dance forms in India?
1. Odissi
2. Manipuri
3. Sattriya
4. Mohiniyattam
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Which of the following are India's classical dance forms as recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi?
1. Kuchipudi
2. Kathak
3. Sattriya
4. Chhau
5. Odissi
6. Yakshagana
The Natya Shastra is a notable ancient treatise influencing dance, music, and literary traditions in India. It is notable for its aesthetic 'Rasa theory'. What does the theory assert?
The origins of this dance form can be traced back to temple dancers or devadasis.
Which dance is often referred to as 'Fire Dance'?
Consider the following about Kathakali:
1. It is the oldest dance form that is recognized as a classical dance in India.
2. The characters in a Kathakali performance are broadly divided into Satvika, Rajasika and Tamasika types.
3. The body movement styles in Kathakali are borrowed from early martial arts of Kerala.
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Identified as a classical dance today in India, and earlier known as Odhra Magadha; it was a temple dance performed by the Devadasis. It is
Consider the following statements.
1. Silpasastra literature describes the group of the 'Three Bhangas' - Abhang, Samabhanga, and Atibhanga.
2. The Indian classical dance of Odissi is characterized by various Bhangas.
Which of the above is/are correct?
This is the earliest form of dance in Manipur, which forms all stylized dances there.
It is the earliest form of dance that forms all stylized dances in Manipur with its roots in the pre-Vaishnavite period. Priests and priestesses re-enact the theme of the creation of the world in this dance which is?
Jugalbandi is one of the main attractions in
Sattriya is a classical dance form of India. What does the 'Sattras' mean in its context?
Consider the following about Sattriya dance form:
1. It is associated with the propagation of the Vaishnava faith.
2. It has been recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi as an official classical dance of India.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Which among the following is a folk dance of India?
Which among the following are folk dances of India?
1. Chari
2. Mohiniyattam
3. Rouff
4. RautNacha
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Consider the following statements regarding Folk Dances of India:
1. Tarangamel is a folk dance of Goa which is generally performed during Dussehra and Holi.
2. Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance performed by the women of the Bhil tribe in Rajasthan
3. Giddha is a folk dance of Punjab performed by men.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following folk dances belong to eastern India?
1. Lavani
2. Bhavai
3. Kalaripayattu
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Consider the following statements:
1. Chhau is a category of Indian tribal martial dance, which is popular in the Indian states of Odisha and Madhya Pradesh.
2. The Chhau dance is mainly performed during regional festivals, especially the spring festival of Chaitra Parva, which lasts for 13 days and in which the whole community participates.
3. The Chhau dance is mainly performed by the Munda, Mahato, Kalindi, Pattnaik, Samal, Daroga, Mohanty, Acharya, Bhol, Kar, Dubey and Sahoo communities.
4. There are three subgenres of the dance, based on its origins and development, Seraikella Chhau, Mayurbhanj Chhau and Purulia Chhau.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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