Sattriya dance was introduced by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Sattriya dance was introduced by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer:
A. Srimanta Sankaradeva
B. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
C. Tulsidas
D. Kabir
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mahapurush Srimanta Sankaradeva founded the Sattriya dance tradition in the 15th century as part of the neo-Vaishnava movement in Assam.
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Question #1
The 'Srimanta Sankardeva' is the pioneer of which classical dance form?
A. Manipuri
B. Sattriya
C. Odissi
D. Kathak
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Srimanta Sankardeva, a saint and social reformer, introduced Sattriya dance in the 15th century in Assam.
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Question #2
Which dance form is associated with the 'Shiva' (Nataraja) theme?
A. All classical Indian dances
B. Only Odissi
C. Only Bharatanatyam
D. Only Kathakali
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Nataraja concept of Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer is the root of Indian classical dance.
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Question #3
Which state's classical dance form is 'Mohiniyattam'?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mohiniyattam is the classical dance form of Kerala.
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